Aaron Sorkin is back!

And not a moment too soon because TV, for the most part, has become a vast wasteland of reality TV shows and formulaic sitcoms…we’ve missed you Mr Sorkin, welcome back!

The Newsroom stars Jeff Daniels as popular news anchor who unbiased political opinions has made him the “Jay Leno of news anchors because he doesn’t bother anyone” until one moment where he unleashes his brutal opinion on an unsuspecting audience. The video is captured on a multitude of devices and then goes viral.

In what has been described as a scene influenced by Peter Finch’s performance as Howard Beale in Network about the anchor being “made as hell and not going to take it any more”, I can certainly see that it is reminiscent  but personally I am hoping that it’s more than that. I felt that Network did a … Read More »

Aaron Sorkin is back!

And not a moment too soon because TV, for the most part, has become a vast wasteland of reality TV shows and formulaic sitcoms…we’ve missed you Mr Sorkin, welcome back!

The Newsroom stars Jeff Daniels as popular news anchor who unbiased political opinions has made him the “Jay Leno of news anchors because he doesn’t bother anyone” until one moment where he unleashes his brutal opinion on an unsuspecting audience. The video is captured on a multitude of devices and then goes viral.

In what has been described as a scene influenced by Peter Finch’s performance as Howard Beale in Network about the anchor being “made as hell and not going to take it any more”, I can certainly see that it is reminiscent  but personally I am hoping that it’s more than that. I felt that Network did a … Read More »

Written by: Rainbow

So, those that know me well know that I don’t spend a lot of my spare time recounting movies. There are but few exceptions; The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is one.

I found myself in a cinema surrounded by those lost in time, individuals that put their teeth in and adorned in their Sunday-best for their outing of the week. It was nice albeit a little disconcerting to the one of two in the cinema with a smartphone!

Anyway I digress.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has to be one of the most enjoyable movies I have seen in a long time. I found myself lost in the moment on many occasions and at least once felt tears roll down my cheeks as I was transported into the lives of 7 English seniors en route to India to live out their … Read More »

I know that the idea of seven senior citizens retiring to a hotel in India may not appeal to everyone but I ask you all to give it a chance because The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is easily one of my favourite films of the year.

There are so many things to love about The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that it’s hard to choose which element is my favourite. From the cast consisting of acting royalty who can do more with a single look than some actor’s can do with pages of dialogue, to the supporting actors who bring to life some interesting and engaging characters, to the Indian city of Jaipur which is a rich tapestry of people, poverty, colours, and vibrant energy. How can you possibly choose a favourite from that list?

The film follows the story of a group … Read More »

I know that the idea of seven senior citizens retiring to a hotel in India may not appeal to everyone but I ask you all to give it a chance because The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is easily one of my favourite films of the year.

There are so many things to love about The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that it’s hard to choose which element is my favourite. From the cast consisting of acting royalty who can do more with a single look than some actor’s can do with pages of dialogue, to the supporting actors who bring to life some interesting and engaging characters, to the Indian city of Jaipur which is a rich tapestry of people, poverty, colours, and vibrant energy. How can you possibly choose a favourite from that list?

The film follows the story of a group … Read More »