Category Archives: Films

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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All Together Now!

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

After my recent Austria related  post, the Mum and I decided to curl up with a chocolate egg or three and The Sound of Music DVD.  You can blame her for this – she saw the film three times in … Continue reading →

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The Young Victoria

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

I’m ashamed to say I’d been unaware of this film, until a week or so ago, when a friend mentioned it to me. Queen Victoria is played by Emily Blunt, and Rupert Friend plays Prince Albert.  As the Victorian era … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Women

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

The last of the pictures I’ll be sharing, at least for a while.  Have to write up my films posts for the next installment. I do have a particular affection for Bebe Daniels, who made – unusually – a great … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear It For the Boys

Posted on February 3, 2009 by

For a second look at my movie memorabilia collection, here are a few of the male actors in the postcard section. The next post about the movie memorablia box will be about magazines, articles, annuals and books.  I might include … Continue reading →

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Movie Glamour

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

As promised when I talked about First A Girl, I have dug out my movie memorabila from the 1920-1930s.  I’ve also talked before about some other favourites.  I hope that all the clips still work.  I’m amazed that some of … Continue reading →

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I Want to See the New Bond Film…

Posted on December 24, 2008 by

I’ve been sucked into wanting to see Quantum of Solace after seeing the new trailer.  Only trouble is I haven’t seen Casino Royale yet.  Will have to hurry up and update! They both look dark, I so like dark films … Continue reading →

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I Should Really Read Twilight…

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

I’m taking a short break from the busy madness of my life right now just to write this!  Hello and thank you to all of you that are still visiting. I am working hard finishing up the day job for … Continue reading →

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Vintage Films

Posted on October 12, 2008 by

I absolutely love vintage films and have a small collection of memorabilia, which I’ll be doing some posts on soon.  I just found this clip of a particular favourite of mine, First A Girl, 1935.  It’s a bit obscure these … Continue reading →

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The Duchess & Lost in Austen

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

I’ve a couple of things to talk about that are coming up for our viewing pleasure. Most of you will probably have heard that the film ‘The Duchess’ based on the bio by Amanda Foreman about Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire … Continue reading →

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