Category Archives: review

If Parasite Was Half As Nice (with apologises to Amen Corner) #filmreview #parasite

Posted on Feb 21, 2020 by

There’s been a lot of chittery-chatter around this Oscar hoover of a film. It knocked the much liked 1917 out of the running so did it justify the eulogising vaunted on it? Well, yes it’s an enjoyable movie. The story … Continue reading →

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What The Dickens #film #review #davidcopperfield

Posted on Feb 19, 2020 by

Confession no. 1 I like Armando Iannucci’s work, especially the Death of Stalin which shouldn’t be funny but was. The Thick of It grew on me too, once Malcolm Tucker’s gratuitous yet oddly twee swearing became just part of the … Continue reading →

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The Visit #theatrereview

Posted on Feb 16, 2020 by

I can’t remember the last play I saw with two intervals. Some Shakespeare thingy I expect. Not that I can justify two ice creams so we took a box of sliced mangoes that makes me wonder if I’ll ever nail … Continue reading →

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Well… #theatrereview #thewelkin

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 by

I spent two days intermittently cold while one old boiler was replaced by another newer version. The gas fitter was local – from somewhere close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border. His accent was locally sourced too and easy on the ear. … Continue reading →

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Uncut? Maybe. But A Gem? #uncutgems #filmreview

Posted on Feb 8, 2020 by

What’s the similarity between Adam Sandler and a large gemstone? They both cost a lot to get but leave you wondering why. Uncut Gems is a simple idea. Dealer in gems, Howard (Sandler) acquires a stunning opal from an Ethiopian … Continue reading →

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Mud And Cherry Blossom #filmreview #1917

Posted on Jan 30, 2020 by

I suppose there have been one million films about the First World War, covering the battles, the human cost, the losses, the stupidity, the heroism and everything in between. So why would Sam Mendes, brilliant director as he is, think … Continue reading →

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Seven Sisters #theatre #film #review

Posted on Jan 10, 2020 by

When I was a youngster you’d be hard pressed to find me reading what back in the sixties were considered ‘girls’ books. Mallory Towers, that sort of thing. And especially something like Little Women. I vaguely knew the plot but, … Continue reading →

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