Tag Archives: film

Of pies and prisoners #filmreview

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

When I first started work in a legal role, I was less than poorly paid. So much so I sold my bike to fund a holiday. Even then the best we could manage was a trip to the Channel Islands, … Continue reading →

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The F***You Up #filmreview #goodbyechristopherrobin

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

You wonder at some people. I enjoyed Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy so, as a sort of instinct I thought only good of the man. Then, a few days ago he was interviewed in a National Sunday, dissing Winnie … Continue reading →

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National Treasures #dunkirk #graysonperry

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

(images from my trip to the Serpentine gallery) Is it just the Brits or do all nations collect National Treasures with such zealousness, bordering on the obsessive. For those not in the know these are not objects, artefacts or grand … Continue reading →

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Complacent or confident #embracingthefuture

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

I found this picture the other day, amongst a number I inherited from Mum. On the back, in my gran’s  handwriting it says: ‘R101 from bedroom window’. The R101 was the British government’s attempt to find a way for long … Continue reading →

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Lost in London #filmreview

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

I don’t think I’ve had a more expensive ice cream than the Ohji vanilla tub. Over 3 squids even with the member’s discount too and we’re not talking family sized. I’m wrinkled enough to remember when Nouvelle Cuisine was a … Continue reading →

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Toni, Toni, Are You Mad? #filmreview #tonierdmann

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

I need to be in the right place, mentally, for a foreign language film. Partly that’s because of the subtitles. I wear verifocals and there are times when flicking from image to words to image to words can cause a … Continue reading →

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Going Gaga for La La? #film review #lalaland

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

Back in 1975 I left my country bumpkin life for the bright lights of Bristol. So many experiences but exposure to new foods was high on the list. I’d never had a curry, eaten pineapple soaked in MSG or realised … Continue reading →

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