Tag Archives: film

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

Posted on Mar 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 Feb 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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Manchester By The Sea: a film review

Posted on Jan 21, 2017 by

I had a choice; this movie or La La Land. Now, because of some over active cultural snobbery I took a quick glance at the blurb for Manchester, realised it wasn’t set in the North of England but Massachusetts (so … Continue reading →

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The Big Screen #film #grandma #bridgeofspies

Posted on Dec 17, 2015 by

So THAT blockbuster is nearly upon us and no one needs to hype it more than it is already, but if you are looking for something a little more cerebral, drily humorous or gritty I’ve two recommendations for your delectation … Continue reading →

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