Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Young directors make breakthroughs every year as old ones often have a resurgence and return to form. Here are five that I reckon will gain plaudits for their talent. Clio Barnard Barnard made waves last year with her feature debut The Selfish Giant – based on the children’s story by Oscar Wilde. Directors with a
There are times in every cinema-goer’s life when they are left with their hand frozen in a bucket of popcorn and their jaw agape, watching in bemused discomfort as one nonsensical scene after another unfolds before them. When watching a picture requires the mental capacity of a brain surgeon, it can be easy to lose
Where does the man who has been everywhere venture next? You’ve scaled the monuments of Europe’s finest culture hubs, you’ve covered the delights of New York and Washington, you’ve uncovered the joys of Tokyo. So where now? Do not dismay. Happily, there is a plethora of city-exploration waiting for you to discover in some unlikely
When it comes to new technology, Las Vegas was the place to be this month. All the gadgets of our future, both in the short-term and those that are still concept, were presented and seeing them all together made us realise just how far we have come when it comes to technology. The possibilities when
Whether an art enthusiast yourself, looking for somewhere to take a culturally inclined date, or just looking for an alternative day out with friends or family, we bring you our list of the best exhibitions in London this February. BAILEY’S STARDUST The glamour and excitement of photographer David Bailey’s work arrives at the National Portrait Gallery in an exceptional
Emancipating oneself from what T. S. Eliot referred to as ‘the provincialism of the present’ – the idea that the political and social fashions of the present age have a permanent validity – is no mean feat. After careful deliberation I have compiled a list of five books that present new perspectives on life and
2014’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) saw minor advances in design, mechanics and craftsmanship with some top brands stepping out into new territory (Piaget set the record for the world’s thinnest watch). It wasn’t a year for outlandish models, more over the selection of watches presented were of medium width and thickness with watch
Desert, Chukka, or Chelsea, the choice is yours this season as the boot is back with a vengeance. Here we bring you our selection of the best boots to buy right now. BOTTEGA VENETA DESERT BOOTS These sand coloured desert boots from Bottega Veneta are a classic investment. Crafted in Italy from suede, the natural
Whether it’s your first time as a proud homeowner or another year of revelling in your private male kingdom, there are a handful of items that no male domicile can be without. From the culinary to the musical, we select the 10 most invaluable essentials to complete your perfect home. Nespresso Maestria There is nothing
2014 looks to be another great year for film and a number of young actors, striving to become stars, have a great opportunity to join the glitterati if their films enthral at the box office. Here are five actors that I think will make waves in 2014… Kit Harrington Best known as Game of Thrones
Ah, the Martini! Despite the ever-growing selection of cocktails doing the rounds (we’re talking to you, you chilli-flavoured-smoke-infused-sugar-coated-what-nots), there still, thankfully, remains something incredibly special about a true martini; that crisp glass, what’s inside it, and that spin-chilling first sip. Crowned the King of the Martini, DUKES Bar in St James’s, is the only place
We’re excited to announce the launch of Tessa Packard London online launch today; the eponymous label from debut designer Tessa Packard. Her approach to jewellery and cufflinks is both to create classic, wearable pieces for all ages, whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of what is regarded as classic into alternative realms. Packard draws inspiration from exotic
“A picture is a poem without words.” Horace These words are truly brought to life in the form of Andy Gotts MBE, the first recipient of the Ruhan Arts Foundation. Gotts’ black and white ‘Behind the Mask’ exhibition – filled with over 100 photos capturing the raw energy, delving beneath the exterior of 60 years
What is it about Bradley Cooper that has women swooning the second he comes on-screen? Not dissimilar to the Ryan Gosling effect, we take a quick look at just what it is that makes women love this guy, and perhaps give you gentleman a little bit of inspiration on how you, too, can have screaming
Of all the lavish luxuries that Jordan Belfort surrounded himself with, sports cars, expensive cuisine and his yacht ‘Nadine’ named after his second wife; there is one key investment that really stood out to us. His beautiful mock-period estate. In The Wolf of Wall Street, the house is decked out with a pool (where copious
Porsche have blown the lid on a new toy for those wanting a bit of topless action; excuse the crude language but it’s relevant. What really got people swooning at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit was Porsche’s latest addition to the 911 family; the Targa. From the wheels to the waistline,
There are certain cars that really get our pulses racing here at The Gentleman’s Journal. Each year brings with it a whole new flock of wannabes, possible contenders and absolute winners. With their supreme combination of usability, handling, attractiveness and overall performance, we have rated this bunch our most exciting cars of 2014. LaFerrari LaFerrari,
Before you start worrying that we’ve totally lost the plot and are turning to self-help books, fear not Gentlemen, as this is our selection of some of the best business books to get you ahead in work and life this year. CHOOSE YOURSELF By James Altucher New tools and economic forces have emerged to make it
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 602
Young directors make breakthroughs every year as old ones often have a resurgence and return to form. Here are five that I reckon will gain plaudits for their talent. Clio Barnard Barnard made waves last year with her feature debut The Selfish Giant – based on the children’s story by Oscar Wilde. Directors with a
There are times in every cinema-goer’s life when they are left with their hand frozen in a bucket of popcorn and their jaw agape, watching in bemused discomfort as one nonsensical scene after another unfolds before them. When watching a picture requires the mental capacity of a brain surgeon, it can be easy to lose
Where does the man who has been everywhere venture next? You’ve scaled the monuments of Europe’s finest culture hubs, you’ve covered the delights of New York and Washington, you’ve uncovered the joys of Tokyo. So where now? Do not dismay. Happily, there is a plethora of city-exploration waiting for you to discover in some unlikely
When it comes to new technology, Las Vegas was the place to be this month. All the gadgets of our future, both in the short-term and those that are still concept, were presented and seeing them all together made us realise just how far we have come when it comes to technology. The possibilities when
Whether an art enthusiast yourself, looking for somewhere to take a culturally inclined date, or just looking for an alternative day out with friends or family, we bring you our list of the best exhibitions in London this February. BAILEY’S STARDUST The glamour and excitement of photographer David Bailey’s work arrives at the National Portrait Gallery in an exceptional
Emancipating oneself from what T. S. Eliot referred to as ‘the provincialism of the present’ – the idea that the political and social fashions of the present age have a permanent validity – is no mean feat. After careful deliberation I have compiled a list of five books that present new perspectives on life and
2014’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) saw minor advances in design, mechanics and craftsmanship with some top brands stepping out into new territory (Piaget set the record for the world’s thinnest watch). It wasn’t a year for outlandish models, more over the selection of watches presented were of medium width and thickness with watch
Desert, Chukka, or Chelsea, the choice is yours this season as the boot is back with a vengeance. Here we bring you our selection of the best boots to buy right now. BOTTEGA VENETA DESERT BOOTS These sand coloured desert boots from Bottega Veneta are a classic investment. Crafted in Italy from suede, the natural
Whether it’s your first time as a proud homeowner or another year of revelling in your private male kingdom, there are a handful of items that no male domicile can be without. From the culinary to the musical, we select the 10 most invaluable essentials to complete your perfect home. Nespresso Maestria There is nothing
2014 looks to be another great year for film and a number of young actors, striving to become stars, have a great opportunity to join the glitterati if their films enthral at the box office. Here are five actors that I think will make waves in 2014… Kit Harrington Best known as Game of Thrones
Ah, the Martini! Despite the ever-growing selection of cocktails doing the rounds (we’re talking to you, you chilli-flavoured-smoke-infused-sugar-coated-what-nots), there still, thankfully, remains something incredibly special about a true martini; that crisp glass, what’s inside it, and that spin-chilling first sip. Crowned the King of the Martini, DUKES Bar in St James’s, is the only place
We’re excited to announce the launch of Tessa Packard London online launch today; the eponymous label from debut designer Tessa Packard. Her approach to jewellery and cufflinks is both to create classic, wearable pieces for all ages, whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of what is regarded as classic into alternative realms. Packard draws inspiration from exotic
“A picture is a poem without words.” Horace These words are truly brought to life in the form of Andy Gotts MBE, the first recipient of the Ruhan Arts Foundation. Gotts’ black and white ‘Behind the Mask’ exhibition – filled with over 100 photos capturing the raw energy, delving beneath the exterior of 60 years
What is it about Bradley Cooper that has women swooning the second he comes on-screen? Not dissimilar to the Ryan Gosling effect, we take a quick look at just what it is that makes women love this guy, and perhaps give you gentleman a little bit of inspiration on how you, too, can have screaming
Of all the lavish luxuries that Jordan Belfort surrounded himself with, sports cars, expensive cuisine and his yacht ‘Nadine’ named after his second wife; there is one key investment that really stood out to us. His beautiful mock-period estate. In The Wolf of Wall Street, the house is decked out with a pool (where copious
Porsche have blown the lid on a new toy for those wanting a bit of topless action; excuse the crude language but it’s relevant. What really got people swooning at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit was Porsche’s latest addition to the 911 family; the Targa. From the wheels to the waistline,
There are certain cars that really get our pulses racing here at The Gentleman’s Journal. Each year brings with it a whole new flock of wannabes, possible contenders and absolute winners. With their supreme combination of usability, handling, attractiveness and overall performance, we have rated this bunch our most exciting cars of 2014. LaFerrari LaFerrari,
Before you start worrying that we’ve totally lost the plot and are turning to self-help books, fear not Gentlemen, as this is our selection of some of the best business books to get you ahead in work and life this year. CHOOSE YOURSELF By James Altucher New tools and economic forces have emerged to make it