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June 7th 2017

Classic Retro Dads - Where are They Now?

As you maaaay or may not (perhaps!) or spotted, Father's Day 2017 edition is fast approaching and things here at Truffle Towers are starting to get pretty dad-tastic!

With loads of us franticly searching the shops and the cyberweb for the newest, coolest and most perfectest Father's Day Gifts in all the land to really spoil our old man this year, it's safe to say we've had the dad word spinning in our brains. Inspired by all the dad talk and goings on, we thought we would take some time to look back at some of our favourite dads (we've said dad to much already huh) from the big and small screens, see what they've been up to and perhaps find out where they are now.

Let's jump in!

Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery) - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Professor of medieval literature, expert on Grail lore, the father of archaeologist Indiana Jones, we're pretty sure most people will know and love Jones Sr. Somewhat of a .....difficult so and so, it's hard to imagine anyone other than professional Scotsman Sean Connery donning his trusty hat and snatching his faithful umbrella. Now, we're not saying him and Indie had the best father and son relationship to start with, but it's safe to say their adventures together sure bring them closer and all with a touch of whit and good old fashioned competition.

So, what's he be up to? Turns out.... A LOT! Starring in such films as (deep breath); The Hunt for Red October, Just Cause, The Rock, Entrapment, and Finding Forrester. Not bed eh! It's safe to say Sean has had a very fruitful career and is certainly more than a household name. Retired from the big screen, he is currently living in Kranidi, Greece where he can spend time with family and friends including fellow movie star Michael Caine.

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August 24th 2013

10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About...Breaking Bad

**Episodes Spoiler Free**

If like us you've got is baaad for Breaking Bad, you can't have failed to notice the recent buzz created by the epic return of hit series surrounding a humble chemistry teacher and his ermm... extracurricular

activities into the big bad drugs world.

This week, AMC aired the first of the final eight episodes that will be coming our way smashing viewing records in its path with nearly double the viewers that watched the final season’s premiere back in July 2012!

If you've not seen the show or even the latest installment, make sure you take a peep and find our just what all the fuss is about. Whether you're waiting for the next show to air or just wanting to fill your Breaking Bad minds fit to burst, check out some pretty cool things we've discovered about this amazing show that you may or may not know.....

1) 10 actors cast on the show, including Bryan Cranston (Walt), Aaron Paul (Jesse), and Dean Norris (Hank), had previously appeared on "The X-Files", which "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan produced. It was Bryan's appearance in this that got him the role as Walter.

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