Since I’m “resting” (as thespians say) between assignments. I’ve just spent the morning watching the 1980’s movie Flash Gordon. What a great film. I remember going to the old cinema in my town (now a “sports bar”) to see this on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Although some of the critics panned it for it’s gaudy set design and costumes I think it’s an absolute visual treat - and with a soundtrack by possibly one of the best rock bands of all time (Queen) - who could ask for more.

I really impressed with the visual effects - done well before CGI - so much so that I found the email address of one of the effects team and sent him a message.

Turns out that the cloud effects where made by pouring milk, ink and Ribena into a large tank of water. You can’t get more British than Ribena.

And Brian Blessed is in all the best films.

“Diiiiiiiiiiive!!”