Category Archives: Films

A Few Loose Ends

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Here’s the part where I finally get to update on lots of things that I’ve been either doing or attempting to do this year. With reference to castle visits.  I managed to visit Delgatie Castle again, and it was sunny … Continue reading →

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New Films: Alice in Wonderland

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

Sorry to all for the silence.  Life is super crazy at the moment, and I have some posts coming up in draft, updates and thoughts.  Plus, I have been tinkering slightly with the site to add some Eleanor stuff from … Continue reading →

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New Films: Dorian Gray

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

I’ve been seeing a lot of adverts for new films coming up that I like the sound of lately, and this one crept up on me a little, so it gets included first. Do you like the story of Dorian … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Videos | 6 Comments

Georgette Heyer Revisited

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

I’ve mentioned the novels of Georgette Heyer a few times on this blog, and am back to re-reading my way through her historical books.  Powder and Patch again, to be exact.  I will carry on in publishing order from there … Continue reading →

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Cinema Trips – Plus Cuteness Overload

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

Monday was a holiday here, and as a treat the nephews got to go to the cinema to see Ice Age 3, and not only that – it was the 3D version.  Also as a treat, I got to go … Continue reading →

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New Films: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

Well, this new film needs no introduction.  Though I should say that it is only the first part of the story, part two coming next year I think.  Anyhow, I do want to see it, even though I’ve heard they’ve … Continue reading →

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Classic Historic Film and TV

Posted on June 10, 2009 by

I’ve been making this list for a while, and it is neither exaustive nor finished at the moment.  I feel that it is ready to begin to share and gather comments.  I should also point out that I have included … Continue reading →

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New Moon

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

Well, I caved.  After watching the film version of Twilight (from the novel by Stephenie Meyer), I was talked into reading the next book in the series, New Moon. For those of you that have been asleep or dead (or … Continue reading →

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A Room With a Truffle

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

I spent the other evening soothing my soul with the A Room With a View DVD and half a box of truffles.  I’d had a rather long and stressful Monday, and have been trying to get hold of this DVD … Continue reading →

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You Know When You’ve Been Twilighted

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Back in early December I talked about getting around to reading the book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Well, I have to confess I have given up for now, as I couldn’t get into it.  I am thinking of skipping to … Continue reading →

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