Here is more evidence that my viewing choices are not mainstream... Above is the "crowd" just before the same-day "as live" broadcast of Yaël Farber's Salomé, part of the National Theatre Live project. In fact several of the people who did show up to see it walked out before it was over and I can't say I blame … Continue reading Theatre at the Movies – Salomé
Movies
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
So, picture this... There I was in the cinema on Sunday evening waiting to see My Cousin Rachel, a movie that has received a number of excellent reviews, and I was -- completely alone! Halfway through the 'coming attractions', another woman around my age came in with her daughter, and that was the full extent of the … Continue reading My Cousin Rachel (2017)
Theatre at the Movies – Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Watching theatre at the movies is great fun, and I did just that on this Saturday past. I had a ticket for a really nice neighbourhood cinema, where I saw the 50th anniversary production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. National Theatre Live films several plays per year, showing them in cinemas across the world while the show is still … Continue reading Theatre at the Movies – Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Liebster Award Nomination – Thanks!
Thank you Esther, for nominating me for a Liebster Award. As this involves answering a series of questions, I took the liberty of finishing the RA Challenge questions first! The rules to be followed are: Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog into your post. Answer 11 questions which you have been asked … Continue reading Liebster Award Nomination – Thanks!
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
As a teenager, I loved the song, "Hooked on a Feeling". So when the trailer for the original Guardians of the Galaxy came out, the nostalgia factor and the humour shown in the clips made me really excited to go see it. But I didn't like the movie. I found it pretty pointless. (OK, it's a … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
That Touch of Mink (1962)
I seem to have a thing for English men with a strong profile, dark hair, 6'2'' (or 6'3"). I've always loved Cary Grant, so suave and debonair, and yet with a sense of humour. And then there's Richard Armitage ... well, put him in a suit and have him engage in some banter and there … Continue reading That Touch of Mink (1962)
Passengers (2016)
Last night I watched Passengers on Video on Demand. It definitely deserves more than the 31% given on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is engaging and entertaining with some really cool special effects -- even if you do have to suspend disbelief at certain points. It's an original sci-fi script about a ship of 5,000 passengers and … Continue reading Passengers (2016)
Shall We Dance (2004)
Earlier this week, I watched one of my favourite uplifting films. From 2004, Shall We Dance is a remake of the 1996 Japanese movie of the same name. Richard Gere stars as a man who feels like something is missing, despite seeming to have it all -- a successful career as an estate lawyer, a long-term marriage with a … Continue reading Shall We Dance (2004)
Beauty and the Beast
My Younger Son and I went to see Beauty and the Beast last night. The production itself was spectacular and the acting was wonderful. I really enjoyed it... and my Younger Son was indifferent, which is perhaps high praise from a male teenager for a princess-type movie! I should mention that I was older than the … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast
Lion and Mothers
I'm still trying to catch up on my Oscar-movie viewing, now that my busy work time is done for the moment. This week, I went to see Best Picture nominee, Lion, on half-price Tuesday. What a wonderful, moving film! I found that I had to adjust to the slower pace and the subtitles at the beginning, … Continue reading Lion and Mothers
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