Frank Leavers
Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!
Films in English for Wednesday, April 13
The new film with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum The Lost City is now showing in English in Palma.
Films in English for Friday, April 8
This week we have two new films and also tickets on sale now for the newest Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness coming out on May 6.
Will Smith - between a rock and a slapped face!
How could comedian Chris Rock be so insensitive? - Plus, workers are sick of business jargon.
How’s the weather with you: plus, what’s in a name?
"I hear that Mallorca has been suffering from wet and windy days"
“Big boys don’t cry” - oh yes they do!
I wonder if the traditional British stiff-upper-lip is becoming something of a distant memory?
It’s not what you say - It’s the way that you say it
It seems to me that our political leaders have all rather abandoned any concept of memorable speech making...
Films in English from Friday 18 March
Take a look at all the films in English that you can watch in Palma.
Are you “really excited” or is it that you “just can’t wait”?
"I do wonder sometimes if certain British radio presenters are on the edge of hysteria most of the time."
Films in English from Friday 11 March
Check out the latest film starring Peter Dinklage in the greatest love story ever told. Take part in our competition and win free cinema tickets! - Click here for details.
Is the ‘expat’ life becoming redundant in the modern world?
What will the profile of British expatriates living here be like in the future?
Endless television advertising breaks - plus the BBC doing what it does best
Are you annoyed by adverts interrupting our televisual choices?
Films in English from Friday 4 March
Gotham City's Dark Knight returns to the big screen! - Don't forget there is on competition to win free movie tickets. Click here for details.
The day will come when life will be boring once again - I hope!
"Apart from the odd glimmer of positivity, nothing, yet nothing, could be described as good news at the moment..."
Just as we were thinking that our problems were all behind us!
"This week in my ‘Confidential’ column I will be desperately trying to find lighthearted subjects in which to engage myself in..."
Films in English from Friday 25 February
Ocimax and CineCiutat are showing The Godfather for its 50th Anniversary. Check out showtimes. Also find out what else is playing. Don't forget there is on competition to win free movie tickets. Click here for details.
I'm all windswept and interesting!
Could it be that we are all just overreacting to changing weather patterns that are quite usual at this time of year?
Theme of the week:, How Turkey knocked the stuffing out of the Balearics
Mallorca is on course for a summer to remember...well fingers crossed.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Much ado about nowt - Plus, it’s a ‘woke’ world now!
This week in Frank Confidential: - “If anyone wants to see and hear these repulsive northern accents on stage, bring a sick bucket.” The man’s a genius!
Frank Leavers 06/04/2022 16:46