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Thursday, May 26, 2016


 

Bridges of Spies
~ Tom Hanks and others

Directed by Spielberg, this is based on true events surrounding the Cold War period of the late 50s to early 1960.
Specifically, the spying on each others by the Soviet Union and the USA.
Wonderfully acted and great visuals, kept me interested throughout.
The acting by the Russian spy (Mark Rylance) won Best Supporting Actor and he was superb.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016



Still Game
~ the humour of the Scots.
~ Sub-titles definitely required!
On Netflix, this is a half hour comedy sketch, set in Glasgow and a old time pub, its customers, bartenders and a local shopkeeper.
So funny, when I need a break from the stress, or just a good laugh, this is the show I watch.

Thursday, May 12, 2016



The Girl On The Train
~ Paula Hawkins
Really enjoyed this one, see it's been on the best seller list for over a year, plus I saw it at a thrift shop for $3, couldn't pass it up.

Set in the English London rail commuter area, it well written, exposing the psychological issues facing the main characters, their dysfunctional lives felt like home to me!!!

May be tough to follow this one, Paula but give it a go, will ya?

review by The Guardian
movie coming out in Oct 2016, here's a trailer

Thursday, May 5, 2016



Irrational Man
~ written, directed by Woody Allen
~ with Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix

Loved it, troubled philosophy professor at a Rhode Island college, tormented by the meaning of his life decides to commit a crime.

Didn't receive the greatest of reviews but so what, I was entertained.
Loved the music by Ramsey Lewis Trio

Filmed in the Newport RI area.