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Tag Archives: Film
A Short Note To Wes Anderson
My humble thanks go to you Mr Anderson, for making films infused with such light and life. You give me hope that original stories and unique storytellers have a real chance for survival in the fickle world of Hollywood. I … Continue reading
Last things…
With the end of 2007 and the start of 2008 I thought it appropriate to reflect on some of the last things that I did in 2007. So without further ado…the last: CD I Purchased – Rain on Lens (Smog) … Continue reading
Posted in All Random Musings, Books, Events, Film, Music
Tagged Books, Events, Film, heart is a lonely hunter, lentil pie, live music, marie antoinette, Music, nick cave, one hundred years of solitude gabriel garcia marquez, rain, raisin toast, roast potatoes, Shopping, smog, turkish delight
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REVIEW: Movie – Marie Antoinette
With thumpingly modern soundtrack, vibrant candy-coloured costuming, intriguing casting and lush cinematography, Marie Antoinette presents a thought-provoking peek into the life of the young Queen of France. Following her critically acclaimed film ‘Lost in Translation’, expectations were high for Sophia … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – Little Children
The lives of stay-at-home parents, the drama which exists beneath the peaceful surface of suburban life, and the contrasts between an ideal life and the reality of life are just some of the themes explored by ‘Little Children’. In similar … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – Match Point
In life we are eternally caught at some point between two equal yet opposite extremes. With our lives stretching out from birth until death, you could say that these contrasting elements define all aspects of our lives. Some people believe … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged contrasting elements, emily mortimer, extremes, Film, harsh realities, jonathan rhys meyers, luxurious life, match point, matthew goode, murder, outsider, scarlett johansson, tennis club, tom hewett, tragic love, ultimate control, woody allen, wrong side of the tracks
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REVIEW: Movie – 300…A love story
As to be expected 300 deals in war, blood and political intrigue, but below the surface other linkages are revealed. While love may not have been on Frank Miller’s mind when he penned his graphic novel, themes of love are … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – The Pursuit of Happyness
This is a movie for anyone that has been ‘there’. If you’ve been there you’ll know exactly where I mean. Whether you’ve been to that dark and depressing place at some time of your life because of a lack of … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – Babel
Exploring the consequences of spontaneous decisions and human actions, Babel takes seemingly disparate threads and gently weaves them together, creating a loose blend of stories. The word ‘Babel’ is defined as a scene of noise and confusion; a meaning which … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – Rocky Balboa
It’s easy to like Rocky. He’s an average guy who came from nothing to become something and be someone for a while. He had a wife he loved deeply, he is surrounded by people he cares for, he always tries … Continue reading
REVIEW: Movie – My Cousin Vinny
Combining elements of courtroom drama and comedy, ‘My Cousin Vinny’ is a delicious and very fun film experience. Unlike some comedies from this era, this 1992 film actually has a coherent plot which provides a firm anchor for the comedy … Continue reading






