Monday, 20 May 2013

Billboard 3: Releases of the Week

Don't forget! Yo still have time to enjoy some of the films that were released last Friday!


An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.



23-year-old Englishman Tom Allen is all set for a successful office-bound career, but he finds himself persisted by a question many of us face: isn't there more to life than this? Leaving everything and everyone behind, Tom sets off without maps or guidebooks on a quest to find the answer. But his new nomadic lifestyle is thrown into turmoil when he meets an Iranian-Armenian girl and falls in love. Tom does everything to keep his dream alive, but is forced to choose between her and the road. His decision takes him to the depths of the Sahara Desert, where - amidst challenges unimaginable - he catches a glimpse of the answer he set out to find. Filmed by Tom over four years with cinematic ambition, Janapar - named after an Armenian word for "journey" - is an honest and life-affirming tale of finding what you're looking for when you least expect it.



For one night only, the landmark concert film is re-released in Cineworld - and music fans get to see the full-length version for the first time! During 1975/76, Paul McCartney and Wings undertook their Wings Over the World tour. It turned out to be the largest tour ever undertaken by the band and gave rise to both the classic 'Wings Over America' triple album - and this famous concert film. Shot at the Kingdome in Seattle, it's a landmark snapshot of a group at the peak of their musical powers. The footage captures Wings in all their glory, performing hits such as Band on the Run, Venus and Mars and Bluebird. The film was cut down for its 1980 premiere in New York - and is now released in its full-uncut length for the very first time. Digitally remastered from the original 35MM film and with a dynamic new 5.1 sound mix, music fans do not want to miss this!

Monday, 13 May 2013

Special products: Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus


Do you remember the post where we talked about the Quick Release Belts as some of our special products?

Well, today we’d like to show you another special Hardy&Parsons' product: the Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus.

Why Tantalus? In Greek mythology the name Tantalus is linked to something highly desirable yet always just out of that person's reach and was adopted as a term to describe a particular drinks cabinet.



The classic combination of English oak and bridle leather blend together superbly in these beautiful drinks cases which are built by hand in our workshops.

Craftsmen work to exacting standards, moulding best leather around the solid oak sided and lined cabinet prior to hand stitching the seams and handles.

Solid brass locks, gun case corners and handle plates are then fitted with every screw individually tightened and aligned by hand before lining out with bridle leather in the fold up table and pigskin suede interiors.

A set of eight numbered pewter tumblers for place drawing or simple recognition are included together with the facility to hold three bottles, (for example two standard spirit or wine, plus champagne) and four small mixers.

It is the ideal piece for many occasions! Find them here!



Friday, 10 May 2013

Billboard 2: Django


Undoubtedly, the style of western films have influenced some of  Hardy&Parsons’ products. If you like the cowboy style, for sure you’ll enjoy watching these movies. And, if you enjoy this type of film, you’ll probably be interested in our products.

Some of the best western films are those made in the 50’s in the US. However, there are some modern movies that approach cowboy life in a different way. The latest one is DJANGO. Tarantino has a great cast of actors, amazing photography and a beautiful and unusual soundtrack for this kind of movie. 


If you like the style of Django (Jamie Foxx) in this film, look at some of our best western style belts.

Bestford



Pensham



Upton



We hope you enjoy the amazing full soundtrack of Django!