So, I know what you’re thinking – The Brittas Empire? Romantic? Do me a favour! But, hear me out, and I will try to convince you. First, here is the kiss, all six seconds of it... https://youtu.be/D7kcxaUx2IQ?si=K7HzjrHJPHV3pzGx Laura Lancing tells Gordon Brittas that she loves him... Still not convinced? Well, let me try to explain...… Continue reading Why Laura Lancing and Gordon Brittas’ six seconds is one of the most beautiful onscreen kisses of all time.
Category: reviews
Daredevil: A love story
In which I argue that all fiction is about relationships, even superhero fiction.
Peter Rabbit, or, as I like to call it, ‘The Tale of Thomas and Bea’.
A friend lent me the DVD of the 2018 adaptation of Peter Rabbit this week, and, as has become the custom in these colder winter months, I sat down with the family to watch it on Sunday afternoon. Not knowing anything about the style of the film except that it is, obviously based on the cute, mischievous… Continue reading Peter Rabbit, or, as I like to call it, ‘The Tale of Thomas and Bea’.
The Lake House
So. Those of you who know me well must have known this was coming. And those of you who don't know me well but are regular readers of this blog might have guessed as well! I currently have a mild obsession with this film, after having watched it for the first time on Friday night.… Continue reading The Lake House
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. And how Mark Strong broke me…
**WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE 2011 FILM, TINKER, TAILER, SOLDIER, SPY.** Child free and with a bottle of French fizz open, the Husband and I decided to give TTSS a go on Thursday evening. Having no interruptions in the form of small people was definitely a benefit; the French fizz not so much, as you need… Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. And how Mark Strong broke me…