Liked American Fiction a lot. Some very funny moments and a light touch re. the serious points made. It's on Amazon Prime. It won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay and I think should have won more.
Have 20 Days in Mauriapal recorded to watch this evening.
I watched it last night. It's an incredibly grim but important documentary. I suspect many people won't see it out to the end because of it's content but i urge everyone to try.
As I mentioned the odd 'Winnie the Pooh - Blood and Honey' back in february, it seems fair to mention that the film did very well at the Razzies's snagging worst film, worst director and two other prestigious awards. Rumour has it they are making a sequel this year. I was also thrilled to find out it cost 100,000 quid to make and took in over 5m pounds in Mexico alone, so on a cost to profit take alone, there should be an unending chain of these coming along. Maybe they could spend a bit and make a half decent film at some point, or would that betray the ideals of Winnie and Blood?
If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, which is on BBC4 at 10:50 on Thursday, 14 March. An aspiring young singer longs to escape Bhutan and move to Australia to pursue a career in music. Still having one long year left to complete his mandatory five-year government contract as a school teacher, he is not best pleased when his superiors order him to take a teaching post in the remote, isolated village of Lunana in the shadow of the Himalayas. Nor does an arduous eight-day hike to reach his destination and its lack of facilities when he arrives do anything to improve his mood. This unwelcome event nevertheless leads to a life changing experience.
A charming, uplifting and visually stunning film from the country that measures national productivity in a happiness index, Lunana went on to garner multiple awards worldwide and became the first Bhutanese film to be nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Oscars. Well worth a watch.
Saw Curbs in the trailer. Will have a look now I've got bloody covid again.
Jesus... I caught Covid again around the same time too... How are you feeling now?
Hi Jessie. 3rd time around for me. This one like a heavy dose of normal flu apart from the fever induced bad dreams. A week in and still positive but feeling a bit better apart from the normal extreme fatigue. Compared with the first time in March 2020 though, it's a stroll in the park.
How are you?
I'm almost OK now but have developed an itchy throat with phlegm and been coughing for two days.😤
Saw Curbs in the trailer. Will have a look now I've got bloody covid again.
Jesus... I caught Covid again around the same time too... How are you feeling now?
Hi Jessie. 3rd time around for me. This one like a heavy dose of normal flu apart from the fever induced bad dreams. A week in and still positive but feeling a bit better apart from the normal extreme fatigue. Compared with the first time in March 2020 though, it's a stroll in the park.
How are you?
I'm almost OK now but have developed an itchy throat with phlegm and been coughing for two days.😤
Hope you'll get well soon.
Yeah I'm at that stage too. Just tested negative, so might venture out for first time in 12 days.
If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, which is on BBC4 at 10:50 on Thursday, 14 March. An aspiring young singer longs to escape Bhutan and move to Australia to pursue a career in music. Still having one long year left to complete his mandatory five-year government contract as a school teacher, he is not best pleased when his superiors order him to take a teaching post in the remote, isolated village of Lunana in the shadow of the Himalayas. Nor does an arduous eight-day hike to reach his destination and its lack of facilities when he arrives do anything to improve his mood. This unwelcome event nevertheless leads to a life changing experience.
A charming, uplifting and visually stunning film from the country that measures national productivity in a happiness index, Lunana went on to garner multiple awards worldwide and became the first Bhutanese film to be nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Oscars. Well worth a watch.
Enjoyed that, thanks @Blucher. Definitely put Bhutan on the map for me.
Bryce Dallas-Howard, Bryan Cranston, Henry Caville, Samuel L Jackson, John Cena... A cast that should have been able to deliver a mostly entertaining film.
Instead... Bag of shite. 2/5
Ricky Stanicky Genuinely enjoyed this one. Thought it was silly funny in just the right way. Efron, Cena and the Ginger guy were all very funny. 4/5
Went in with low expectations, as it got mixed reviews but always like to try different things. Nice little story about a gay couple in new york and them separating and issues it creates with there son. It was corny in parts and in some cases predictable, but you know what I kinda liked it.
Saw the new Ghostbusters last night. Hmmm. Was ok. Dan Akroyd and Ernie Hudson were good but I have no idea why they included Bill Murray - his appearance was pretty pointless. Suffice to say it is set up for another installment.
Saw the new Ghostbusters last night. Hmmm. Was ok. Dan Akroyd and Ernie Hudson were good but I have no idea why they included Bill Murray - his appearance was pretty pointless. Suffice to say it is set up for another installment.
I agree. Harmless fun but not a classic. Timed for Easter holidays to get extra sales no doubt.
American Fiction at Curzon Bloomsbury yesterday. Clever i thought, and funny. I always struggle with split timelines and there is one at the end but a friend helped me understand that! 8/10
£18 a ticket was too much and tempts me to get a Curzon membership for £65, with 5 free tickets included. And now found American Fiction is included in my Amazon Prime anyway!
Just saw "Wicked Little Letters" as my Wife wanted to go, but we are normally polar opposite in film Genres. I have to say it's a delightful film, very enjoyable, and some laugh out loud moments. Classic British Comedy and great acting .
Just saw "Wicked Little Letters" as my Wife wanted to go, but we are normally polar opposite in film Genres. I have to say it's a delightful film, very enjoyable, and some laugh out loud moments. Classic British Comedy and great acting .
We saw this the other week, enjoyed it but weren't blown away. A decent film and good light entertainment, we thought it was about a 6/10. Can see how others might enjoy it more, and think it could be a staple at Christmas time or similar as an easy enjoyable watch.
We watched it last night and thought it was great!! I knew it wasn't going to be winning any oscars because I read the reviews. If your young kids love football they'll love this !
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Have 20 Days in Mauriapal recorded to watch this evening.
9 out of 10
My review is below
https://boxd.it/61ZEGl
Hope you'll get well soon.
As you say, one of the most horrific things I have ever watched
Well I had high hopes for this.
Bryce Dallas-Howard, Bryan Cranston, Henry Caville, Samuel L Jackson, John Cena... A cast that should have been able to deliver a mostly entertaining film.
Instead... Bag of shite. 2/5
Ricky Stanicky
Genuinely enjoyed this one. Thought it was silly funny in just the right way. Efron, Cena and the Ginger guy were all very funny.
4/5
Went in with low expectations, as it got mixed reviews but always like to try different things. Nice little story about a gay couple in new york and them separating and issues it creates with there son. It was corny in parts and in some cases predictable, but you know what I kinda liked it.
£18 a ticket was too much and tempts me to get a Curzon membership for £65, with 5 free tickets included. And now found American Fiction is included in my Amazon Prime anyway!
I have to say it's a delightful film, very enjoyable, and some laugh out loud moments. Classic British Comedy and great acting .
Fantastic film, nearly cried at the end. Very nice but also at times upsetting story, that you think is heading one way and then another.
Saw ‘Our Ladies’ on Film 4 last night.
Blooming hilarious & a fabulous soundtrack 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Passport to Pimlico.
The script, the acting, the storyline, everything about it! Don’t bother
I knew it wasn't going to be winning any oscars because I read the reviews. If your young kids love football they'll love this !