The Sincerest For Of Poetry
Apprenticed To My Mother
Walking Into Trouble
Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle
The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
Booms And Busts
Buster & Moo
Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
Life In A Conversation
Life, in a Grain of Sand
Life In A Flash
Tag Archives: film review
Careless? #filmreview #Icarealot
At my 60th birthday my son said a few words. It was touching and a little chilling. ‘Dad,’ he said, ‘when you’re old and grey I will be there for you… but as soon as you start dribbling into the … Continue reading
What Is The Point? #films #politics #thetrielofthechicagoseven
Sadly one of many Christmas traditions that Auntie Rona Virus has consigned to the bin is the post Christmas day trip to the cinema. So it’s Netflix or nothing. No, that’s not true. While I indulged my latent passion for … Continue reading
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Tagged film review, review, sorkin, spielberg, the trial of the chicago seven, Tintin
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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
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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
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
History, Mythology And All Other Destinations #film #review #Aladdin
Never go back, they say. Don’t re-read that favourite book, or visit your old home. It’ll be disappointing. It goes for film, of course. Not all but quite a few to make the cliche work for its living, at the … Continue reading
Feelgood, Think Slow #filmreview #fishermansfriend
When the Life of Brian first came out it was accompanied by a cartoon short from Terry Gilliam’s stable and a mickey take of the Travelogue genre that, but for John Cleese voicing the commentary, felt like the sort of … Continue reading
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Tagged film review, fisherman's friend, Local Hero, mark knoppfler, the boy who harnessed the wind
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