WHAT can we say about I Love You Phillip Morris? The first thing to say is that it’s outrageous. (Some will find it repulsive.) The second thing to say is that it didn’t need to be so outrageous; with only slight changes in plotting, it could’ve been called ‘I Love You Phillippa Morris’ – i.e. changed from a homosexual love story to a heterosexual one – and been much the same film. The third thing to say is that it’s often darkly funny, as you might expect from Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the writing team behind the bleakly hilarious Bad Santa. The fourth thing to say – which is also the most significant, and perhaps the best way to encapsulate this unusual film – is that it’s a vehicle for Jim Carrey... Read on

IT’S EMBARRASSING how much I’ve been looking forward to The Expendables. Partly it’s because of the summer movie drought, followed (as so often in our age of global warming) by an unwelcome flood, a flood of chick-flicks; it’s been ages since we’ve had a major movie, let alone a red-blooded macho one. What’s more, Expendables is directed by Sylvester Stallone, whose Rambo showed a real flair for vivid, if unsubtle, image-making – and of course (the biggest draw of all) in this one he’s joined by a rogues’ gallery of action heroes from the 80s and 90s. It’s as if our collective teenage memories of late-night TV and tacky-covered videotapes had risen from the grave, toting big guns and sledgehammer quips... Read on

 
Few would argue that the Guru Bar is probably the most stylish bar in Ayia Napa, which is why during its long reign at the top it has attracted the great and good from the world of show business.
I’m not a regular here – but I do know many people that ‘must visit’ during weekends in the resort. Like other trendy spots springing up along the coast, it’s a favourite with the Nicosia crowd, but also favoured by DJs and entertainers who pass through during the summer.
Guru simply stands out from the other bars because of its attention to detail, occupying a unique spot just around the corner from the popular Ayia Napa square... Read on

With the plethora of fish and foreign restaurants opening and closing on a monthly basis I thought it might be interesting to look at one of the establishments that has not only been around for years, but has expanded and moved to larger premises. This is not very common in Nicosia, in fact I know of only one example: Mayeriko and Elladites. A Greek restaurant, originally based on the corner of Pindaro near Ayios Antonios market when plagued by disputes with the municipality over licences, the management decided to move to a much larger site on Stassinou Street, previously occupied by a pub and before that, New York sweets... Read on

IN THE midst of the brouhaha regarding overcharging and a decline in the service dished out to tourists, I thought it would be a marvellous idea to take pot luck and review a restaurant on Yermasogeia’s tourist strip. Recalling past experiences, the suggestion was greeted with a mixture of disdain and dismay by my partner, forcing me to revert to plan B – to follow the locals to an authentic Cypriot dining experience which wouldn’t break the bank... 3 comments

It's our summer feature 'Through the Decades', taking advantage of the summer slowdown to look back at film history in 10-yearly intervals (hoping to reach 1950 by late August)... Read on

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Tequila Mexican Garden is one of those wonderful little restaurants that deserves to be packed each night, but is usually just half full.
It is understandable, as it faces tough competition from the fantastic Los Bandidos, which is renowned as one of the very best restaurants in Cyprus – but don’t let that put you off this place.
Even though there have been some poor online reviews about the service here, I found the whole evening to be very pleasant, the waiters were attentive, the food delivered in timely manner and the décor and cleanliness of the restaurant were impressive.
Most importantly, the food hit the mark, with a wide and varied menu ranging from Mexican specialties to steaks, fish and grills... 1 comment

Escada Marine Groove
Escada embraces its summery, purpley pink bottle once again and brings a fruity scent. This time, the summery bottle is accompanied by a summery scent that has many layers and a strong musky tang that reminds me of the woods. It contains passion fruit, peony, jasmine and musk. The musk may not be suitable for all as it comes off very strong and does not wear off with time. Better worn at night as it is too strong for day wear.
Price: €53.50
 
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Summer bar balance of power has been seriously upset this season with the fusion of forces of two nightlife biggies: the Limassol Nautical Club (Waves) and Baraonda - the newcomer that took Limassol’s winter night scene by storm. Waves featuring Baraonda is housed in a transformed and upgraded beach venue, with extra ventilation and cooling facilities in addition to the fresh deco, furniture and facilities... Read on