For the first time, I managed to get tickets to the BFI London Film Festival. I wanted to see many of the movies, but in the end, we picked two,one based on each of our interests. Their Finest was my choice because of the impressive cast. The movie, based on the novel Their Finest Hour … Continue reading
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Following my review of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, here comes the second instalment. On screen, only 8 months have passed since we last saw our retired guests (strange how their hair greyed so quickly in 8 months, must be the Indian sun…) and things at the hotel are going well. So good in fact, … Continue reading
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, there is a growing number of films aimed at the silver economy. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a great example, especially as it’s such an upbeat and original movie. In England, as in many Western cultures, older people are seen more as a burden rather than an … Continue reading