The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle
Buster & Moo
Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
Life In A Conversation
Life, in a Grain of Sand
Life In A Flash
Apprenticed To My Mother
Category Archives: review
Papal Bull? #twopopes #filmreview
Back on the sofa, and another film that slipped through the Le Pard net during the old days of cinema visits. Dog chose a different lap to dribble into while one of our aged cats gave my lap the once … Continue reading
Posted in Film, miscellany, review
Tagged Anthony Hopkins, film, Jonathan Pryce, review, Two Popes
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Neighbourliness Dressed Up As Wisdom #filmreview #abeautifuldayintheneighbourhood
Watching a recent film on my sofa with Dog’s muzzle leaving an embarrassing stain on my lap, I wondered if the mellowness of being in my safe space might change the way I see film. Make me softer, more forgiving? … Continue reading
Posted in Film, miscellany, review
Tagged a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, film, film review, Matthew Rhys, Mr Rogers, Tom Hanks
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If Parasite Was Half As Nice (with apologises to Amen Corner) #filmreview #parasite
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
What The Dickens #film #review #davidcopperfield
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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Tagged Armando iannucchi, David copperfield, film, review
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The Visit #theatrereview
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
Well… #theatrereview #thewelkin
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
Posted in miscellany, review, theatre
Tagged review, the National Theatre, the Welkin, theatre
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Uncut? Maybe. But A Gem? #uncutgems #filmreview
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
Mud And Cherry Blossom #filmreview #1917
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
Seven Sisters #theatre #film #review
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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Tagged Chekhov, film review, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, review, The Three Sisters, theatre
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A Rabbit Caught In Several Headlights #filmreview #jojorabbit
I realise I hate trailers. They’re either utterly useless, pick out the only good bits and leave you gnawing your seat with frustration when you realise you’ve been had or, as with Jojo Rabbit, leave you expecting one film only … Continue reading
