Category Archives: Films

Movie Monday

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Jo

I did manage to see Rogue One at the cinema before going into my self-imposed hibernation mode over Christmas and New Year. I loved it and will be popping back to see it again – I hope. It felt like … Continue reading →

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Bringing hope wherever she goes

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jo

I was 14 when Star Wars: A New Hope came out and it was the first film I’d seen that gave me a female role model.  It gave me a woman who was smart, sassy, sexy, competent, canny, uncompromising, more … Continue reading →

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BFI London Film Festival

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Jo

This year’s London Film Festival ends today but my viewing ended on Thursday. I had a much more scaled back experience this year and only saw 4 films, compared to last years 22 in 10 days. A Monster Calls  was … Continue reading →

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BFI Flare festival – final film

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Jo

Final film of Flare for me was at 11:40am on Saturday morning – The Girl King. This is a kind of AU period piece.  Ostensibly it looks like a traditional costume drama but it’s much more of an actor-centric psychologial … Continue reading →

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BFI Flare festival – film 11

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Jo

The final set of shorts for me tag line for the collection was “these films prove we all have a little something to learn, no matter where we might be.” Mother Knows Best delightful little Swedish short.  After introducing his … Continue reading →

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