Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Review

A drunken evening Martha and George destroy each other in front of a young couple who have just moved to the town Nick and Honey. All taking place from 2am following a party . . .

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Focus (2015) Review

Veteran con man Nicky pulling off his latest scheme has a shock when a woman, Jess turns his world upside down.

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Capote (2005) Review

Truman Capote a writer is intrigued when he learns of a murder of a family in Kansas, that he decides to write some articles for the newspaper he works for, but he is inspired to write a book about it all instead.

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7 Books I Read Before Seeing the Film

Today is World Book Day so thought I would combine books to the big screen and list 7 books I read before watching the film. I used to read quite a bit when I had to commute to work on public transport, but when your travel to work is driving yourself in a car it makes it a lot harder to read. But I have managed to read a few books before the film was even thought about or before it was released.

I haven’t put this classic in the list but I did read it before the film as it was a book we read at school. So I guess somethings are very good at school, a classic book and a classic film all in English lessons!

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What Maisie Knew (2012) Review

A story of heartbreak watching Maisie as she must survive in her parents custody battle, with neither of them actually paying full attention to her . . .

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The End of the Affair (1999) Review

In 1946 in London, Maurice a passionate writer must face his ex-mistress Sarah after a chance meeting with her husband two years after she suddenly ended their affair.

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Far from Heaven (2002) Review

In Connecticut in the 1950s a housewife must face the worst possible marriage crisis as well as other building pressures when she realises that you cannot help the way you feel.

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Musical Moments – Sister Act

If I ever hear this song on the radio I always think about this part of Sister Act. It certainly is one of those songs that makes me think about a film scene.

Who doesn’t want to be rescued on a Monday?

Barnum (UK Tour) – Newcastle

Cast

P T Barnum – Brian Conley

Chairy Barnum – Linzi Hateley

Jenny Lind – Kimberly Blake

Tom Thumb – Mikey Jay-Heath

Joice Heath – Landi Oshinowo

Ringmaster  – John Stacey

Show date – Saturday 28th February 2015

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) Review

Sonny’s idea of the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has worked so well that they do not have many vacancies for rooms left, so he dreams of expanding to open a second hotel. Not everything goes to plan though and he must also try to focus on his up and coming wedding.

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