An epic combination would be an understatement when it comes to Peter Jackson and Tolkien; the perfect example being the use of new technological innovations in this Hollywood blockbuster. HFR or high frame rate graphics make these fight sequences mind-blowing, 48 frames per second rather than the conventional 24. Combined with your 3D specs, it’ll spirit away three action packed hours in the cinema like never before.

The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, 160mins
In cinemas and 3D IMAX now, check listings for details

Space is Deep
It’s not often that an exhibition opens with a name taken from a song by space-rock legends Hawkwind. This exhibition sees the collective imagination of LE GUN venture into new territory as the group’s collaborative artwork moves from black and white into technicolor. LE GUN work together on each drawing they make, creating idiosyncratic imagery which blends a punk, occult, pop and surrealist aesthetic.

Support these talented emerging and established artists, illustrators, writers and poets, at the Daniel Blau gallery show in Hoxton which newly opened this week.

LE GUN: Space is Deep, Daniel Blau, 51 Hoxton Square London, N1 6PB

Another place they don’t want you to know about (but obviously do, otherwise how will they stay open?)
After a long week, most of us enjoy a leisurely/ravenous consumption of ‘adult beverages’. And with the festive (i.e. shopping hell) season creeping upon us we have even more excuse to hunt out relaxing watering-holes in the city.

Those familiar with Social Eating House on Soho’s Poland street may already be in the loop with this week’s speak easy suggestion – The Blind Pig. There’s a cheeky side to this place, perhaps most evident in the cocktails. Who wouldn’t want to try the Thermo Nuclear Daquiri, the Kindergarten Cup, or Cereal Killer? This place is discreet but doesn’t take itself too seriously, pay a visit after a large splurge in Selfridges to settle your post AMEX-hammering nerves.

The Blind Pig, 58 Poland Street, London, W1F 7NR
Follow The Blind Pig on Twitter for weekly specials and hints on how to get a table

A short film by Alessandro Dal Buoni

Introducing: Alexander Beck

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