#theislanders

[sportsgr8]

ISL 2023-24: Vikram Partap s Hat-trick Seals Emphatic Win For Mumbai City FC

ISL League Winners Shield: Vikram Partap Singh scored a fine hat-trick as Mumbai City FC outplayed NorthEast United FC 4-1 at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) to go up to 39 points and strengthen their position at the top of the points table in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 here on Tuesday. Vikram Singh struck the back of the net in the third, 10th and 80th minutes to become only the sixth Indian to notch a hat-trick in the ISL, and the second youngest Indian to do so in the league after Kiyan Nassiri Giri’s feat against East Bengal FC in January 2022. It was a dominant show put up by Mumbai City FC, who registered their fourth victory in their last six matches to further their formidable run towards retaining their ISL League Winners Shield title. The Islanders held a firm grip over the proceedings throughout the 90 minutes, with Vikram ensuring that the home team pushed the Highlanders back consistently across the entirety of the match. The 22-year-old first hit the ball past NorthEast United FC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh thanks to Dutch midfielder Yoell van Nieff. Keen to assert their gameplay from early on, van Nieff caught the Highlanders aback with a swirling delivery inside the box that lobbed past their defence and was received and hammered home by an alert Vikram in front of the goal. Vikram outwitted the NEUFC defence in the box on Tuesday night, sniffing opportunities consistently and drilling deliveries home with impeccable finesse. He was helped with an equally industrious frontline. Bipin Singh teased the NorthEast United FC backline by shooting fiercely with his left foot, but the shot could only rattle and rebound off the crossbar. The ball couldn’t make its way past Vikram though, who jumped upon the chance and capitalised on it with an easy tap-in to double their lead. His chance to secure the hat-trick in the first half didn’t materialise, as Redeem Tlang fouled Akash Mishra inside the 18-yard box in the added time of the opening essay of the match. Van Nieff assumed responsibility from the spot and cleanly slotted the ball into the left side of Gurmeet to help Mumbai City FC head into the half-time break with a 3-0 lead for only the fourth time in the last 10 years of the ISL. Vikram rounded off his hat-trick with a shot that demonstrated his striking instincts to the core in the 80th minute though, with a dazzling Lallianzuala Chhangte barging into the NorthEast United FC box and squaring up an assist that was slotted into the goal by a buoyant Vikram. A minute before that, the visitors had salvaged some pride with Jithin M.S. scoring through a sweet strike off an assist by Gani Nigam. However, Mumbai City FC responded immediately through the counter which resulted in Vikram’s hat-trick. NorthEast United FC is now placed ninth in the standings, with 20 points from 19 games and their playoff qualification chances took a big hit. To make matters worse, youngster Parthib Gogoi was sent off with a red card in the added time of the second half. Mumbai City FC will next play Hyderabad FC on April 1 while NorthEast United FC return to action against Kerala Blasters FC on April 6. Read the full article

[consanguinitatum]

Rare David Tennant audios: another Did He or Didn't He? in The Tragedy of Two....whatsits?

I've talked about David's rarer audio work before (referring to the magical Tuesdays & Sundays, which I've covered earlier) but today I thought I'd switch gears and talk about one of the very few audio works of his I don't have and would love to find. This particular one is special because I've never seen it listed on any forum as an audio David ever did. I popped over to see if it was listed at the venerable David Tennant fan site and nope, they don't have it listed. Neither does VK's usually stellar David Tennant Asylum.

But he did it.

Before continuing, I need to first mention dramatist and author Jane Rogers. Rogers wrote the book The Island and worked on its radio adaptation in 2002. She also adapted The Beach of Falesa and The Ebb Tide from Terror in the South Seas by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Island was broadcast 22 Oct 2002 on BBC Radio 4 as the Radio 4 Friday Play, and the Stevenson duo was broadcast in Dec 2016 on BBC Radio 4. David has played roles in all of these audio plays.

Let’s keep Jane in mind for now, shall we? For here is where my journey began.

I first learned about this mystery audio's existence years ago from David's profile in the programme for his 1999 play Vassa. Listed among his radio credits was a play called The Tragedy Of Two Virtues.

WELL.

Knowing for certain I'd never seen this play listed elsewhere in his credits, I began to hunt. During the few years of frustrating on again and off again searching which followed I saw the words "Two Ambitions" pop up now and again. I kept dismissing this as a 'close-but-no-cigar' kind of thing - until finally I didn't, and started taking an alternate possibility more seriously. Perhaps the programme had just mis-named the thing?

To that end I did some reading on Hardy's A Tragedy of Two Ambitions. The story is about two brothers, Joshua and Cornelius Halborough, who want to escape from their humble surroundings and get away from the alcoholic, irresponsible father who threatens to destroy everything they've worked for. If you're interested, you can read further details about the plot here.

I also needed to narrow down the date when David might've done this audio, so I went back to the programme it had been mentioned in - the Jan 1999 Vassa programme. It was there, but it wasn’t in any published programmes from David's previous play (Real Inspector Hound/Black Comedy, Apr to Oct 1998). That helped me place the audio's possible production date between Oct 1998 and Jan 1999.

But this possible late 1990s time frame worried me. After 2000, the BBC policy was to archive all "performance programmes" on CD, so (theoretically) plays after that date should exist in the BBC archive. But before then? Oh boy. Well over 90% of broadcast radio plays were not kept. Ughhhh!

But onwards, research-wise. I dove into the BBC Genome Project to see if an audio production called The Tragedy of Two Ambitions fell in that time frame, and lo and behold it had! But it wasn't the full court press "AH HA!" moment I'd hoped; while David's name wasn't listed in its entry, it did give me the dramatist's name. So I determined it was best to just go to the source and ask.

(Re)enter Jane Rogers.

When I finally managed to contact her, my first question to her was, “Was a young David Tennant one of the cast members in the piece? I ask because he did an elusive audio in the same time frame that's been (possibly) mislabeled A Tragedy of Two Virtues, and I suspect your piece might be the correct title?”

Initially she told me she wasn't at all sure he was in it, because her first recollection of meeting David was for the audio adaptation of The Island. She told me, "As far as I remember, the first time I met David Tennant was when he played Callum in my radio drama The Island, adapted from my own novel. He was a young and relatively unknown actor at that point, and was absolutely brilliant. As, of course, he has continued to be!"

But later, after she found her script for the play, she was able to confirm for me that David was indeed a cast member in the audio - a fact which surprised and delighted her as much as it did me. Rogers said David played the lead part of Joshua, and the play had been recorded on 21 Nov 1998. And here's a cool story: she said the fact it was David had probably slipped her mind because the play was recorded in West Country accents, and she strongly associated David with his natural Scottish accent. West Country, huh? Now that's an accent I'd like to hear him do!

A Tragedy of Two Ambitions was broadcast on 7 Dec 1998 as the fourth of four episodes of Life's Little Ironies, a BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play. It was 45 minutes in length. Other cast members were Alex Lowe, Abigail Docherty, Anthony Jackson, Susan Brown, and Charlie Simpson. Its producer was Clive Brill for Watchmaker Productions, and it was recorded at The Soundhouse in Shepherds Bush, London.

It's an audio play that I would dearly love to have in my collection. I've searched high and low. Unless someone recorded it back in 1998 and saved it, it's likely gone. But stranger things have happened. After all, old DW episodes are still being found, right?

Now - if you've stuck with me this long, I've got a goody to tell. But it's not about The Tragedy Of Two Ambitions - it's about The Island (and if you haven't listened to that play go forth and do it! It's a lovely piece). Rogers told me The Island was recorded on the Isle of Skye because with a small cast, it was often cheaper to record on location than rent a studio in London. The cast stayed at the Kinloch Lodge and recorded in the hotel and on a small private beach. But recording on location meant the cast couldn't access fancy sound effects, so sound effects were done on the fly. While on that private beach, Rogers said, the cast noticed a ruined rowing boat half-full of water. David splashed around in it when they needed watery effects. So when you listen to the play and you hear splashing water, that's our dear David!

And thus ends my story of the mystery of The Tragedy Of Two Ambitions (and the tiny treat of a behind-the-scenes story about The Island).

If anyone can find that audio, contact me. I beg of you!

[cyberpunkcinema]

The Island (2005) Monday 7/10

A fully surveilled compound hosts hives of sexiled immature tube-born THX’r types– all dressed in white and dreaming of winning the special lottery.  But will Jordan Two Delta actually get to escape the invasive technocracy, bypass a contaminated 2019 Earth and retire on the luscious Island?  Composed of scraps and pieces from every sci-fi dystopian flick ever, The Island continually fails upward into b-movie cringe-binge with big budget actors, idiotic product placement, weird americana patriotic stuff and all of the explosions one would expect in a Michael Bay summer bummer bust.  Featuring unnecessary future vehicles, July 1019, organ harvesting, nano-spider-bots, Black Widow Johansson, Michael Green Mile Guy, Ewan Mark Renton, Sean Dies Bean, Steve Seymour Buscemi, Ethan Neelix Phillips & Djimon Amistad Hounsou.  Directed by a Transformer and edited profusely.

[mleighsquickspot]

[00blackbird]

OMG bofetada de recuerdos en toda la cara 💔

Tom Wlaschiha starring as ‘Enzo’ / Dmitri Antonov STRANGER THINGS 4 | Chapter Five: The Nina Project

[awakeindarkness]

I just watched The Island (2005), my rating is: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

[volevol3]

[serotoninnoradrenalinthoughts]

[atomicpixies]

It's 4-15-23 which seems like a really appropriate day to share the most recent addition to our collection of art nerdveau prints!

Sarah just recently finished rewatching LOST for the millionth time and couldn't help feeling a little bit inspired. I know it's kind of an older show considering it wrapped up like 13 years ago now, but it's such a beautiful show. It has and always hold a special place in my heart.

11x17 art nerdveau prints are available in our store!

[kristinemaebsnapshots]

The Island at the Palace

📍The Island at the Palace

10.08.2018 | 📸 @kristinemaeb

[trulyindiestudios]

(via https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Qrsann0mL8&feature=share)

[sportsgr8]

ISL 2023-24: Vikram Partap s Hat-trick Seals Emphatic Win For Mumbai City FC

ISL League Winners Shield: Vikram Partap Singh scored a fine hat-trick as Mumbai City FC outplayed NorthEast United FC 4-1 at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) to go up to 39 points and strengthen their position at the top of the points table in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 here on Tuesday. Vikram Singh struck the back of the net in the third, 10th and 80th minutes to become only the sixth Indian to notch a hat-trick in the ISL, and the second youngest Indian to do so in the league after Kiyan Nassiri Giri’s feat against East Bengal FC in January 2022. It was a dominant show put up by Mumbai City FC, who registered their fourth victory in their last six matches to further their formidable run towards retaining their ISL League Winners Shield title. The Islanders held a firm grip over the proceedings throughout the 90 minutes, with Vikram ensuring that the home team pushed the Highlanders back consistently across the entirety of the match. The 22-year-old first hit the ball past NorthEast United FC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh thanks to Dutch midfielder Yoell van Nieff. Keen to assert their gameplay from early on, van Nieff caught the Highlanders aback with a swirling delivery inside the box that lobbed past their defence and was received and hammered home by an alert Vikram in front of the goal. Vikram outwitted the NEUFC defence in the box on Tuesday night, sniffing opportunities consistently and drilling deliveries home with impeccable finesse. He was helped with an equally industrious frontline. Bipin Singh teased the NorthEast United FC backline by shooting fiercely with his left foot, but the shot could only rattle and rebound off the crossbar. The ball couldn’t make its way past Vikram though, who jumped upon the chance and capitalised on it with an easy tap-in to double their lead. His chance to secure the hat-trick in the first half didn’t materialise, as Redeem Tlang fouled Akash Mishra inside the 18-yard box in the added time of the opening essay of the match. Van Nieff assumed responsibility from the spot and cleanly slotted the ball into the left side of Gurmeet to help Mumbai City FC head into the half-time break with a 3-0 lead for only the fourth time in the last 10 years of the ISL. Vikram rounded off his hat-trick with a shot that demonstrated his striking instincts to the core in the 80th minute though, with a dazzling Lallianzuala Chhangte barging into the NorthEast United FC box and squaring up an assist that was slotted into the goal by a buoyant Vikram. A minute before that, the visitors had salvaged some pride with Jithin M.S. scoring through a sweet strike off an assist by Gani Nigam. However, Mumbai City FC responded immediately through the counter which resulted in Vikram’s hat-trick. NorthEast United FC is now placed ninth in the standings, with 20 points from 19 games and their playoff qualification chances took a big hit. To make matters worse, youngster Parthib Gogoi was sent off with a red card in the added time of the second half. Mumbai City FC will next play Hyderabad FC on April 1 while NorthEast United FC return to action against Kerala Blasters FC on April 6. Read the full article

[italiangiftsforyou]

2 minutes ago! Italy is closed! Sicily under water! 55,000 people on the streets!

[droppedculture]

This week, Dan and Brock jump straight into the future to bring you MIchael Bay's The Island! With a star studded cast and the frenetic pace that you know and love(?) from Michael Bay, you will need to fasten up for this thrill ride! Listen through to uncover how one of the legendary directors of our time (not Michael Bay lol) seems to be responsible for this film getting made. Let the fellas know your feelings on this movie and this show over at www.droppedculture.com You can also grab their attention on the socials @droppedculture on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by email at droppedculturepodcast@gmail.com

[raurquiz]

#Happybirthday #EthanPhillips #actor #Neelix #StarTrek    #Voyager #farek #thenextgeneration #FirstContact #ulis #enterprise #theisland #thecircuit #thepurge #electionyear #pushingdaisies #bostonlegal #nypdblue #lawandorder #critters #critters3 #thetwightzone #startrek56 @startrekonpplus https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZ_GPmu9cl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sarahgoodwin]

📚✨ New Thriller Alert! ✨📚

Just finished The Island by Sarah Goodwin, and wow – talk about a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing! 😱 If you're into twists you never see coming, this one is for you. Think Fyre Festival meets One of the Girls, with all the glitz, mystery, and danger of a luxury music festival gone wrong.

💬 Once you arrive, there's no escape.

The story follows Jody, Ari, and Carla, who win tickets to the hottest summer festival on a private Greek island. But when the glamour fades, they realize it's not the paradise they expected. 🌴🌅 Instead of music and freebies, they're trapped in a tense, psychological game that will have you turning pages well into the night!

🔪 Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Guest List. Don't miss out – grab it on Kindle for just £2.99!

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