Author: Ian France

  • Crappy Carbonara

    This recipe comes courtesy of my son. In some ways, I’m mortified that my first recipe post is a bastardisation of a classic (and beautiful) dish, but in others, I’m proud that this comes from him, as he’s a self-confessed lazy cook. Frequently eating straight from the pan, and adept at throwing everything in a…

  • Welcome to Centred!

    I feel as though, in my youth, I had a good deal of potential. I was an academic sort and did quite well at school (not as well as I felt I could have done, I often thought); I developed some good social skills despite early shyness; I had a little sporting success; I could…

  • The Running Man

    Film: The Running Man Year: 2025 Director: Edgar Wright Rating: 80% Review: A pacy and fun action film, with just enough of a message to make it worthwhile. Reasonably faithful to the book for much of the duration, although some of themes felt a little patchy. Not the best Stephen King adaptation this year, but…