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Movie Review: I Swear (2025)
Starring: Robert Aramayo (John Davidson), Maxine Peake (Dottie Achenbach), Shirley Henderson (Heather Davidson), Peter Mullan (Tommy Trotter) Written / Directed by: Kirk Jones (Released: 10th October) If you are offended by swearing, do NOT go to this movie and just walk on to the next screen , my friend. But if you want gritty, heartfelt performances and an empathetic true-life story, watch on. I Swear is a biographical drama based on the real life of John Davidson; a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in his mid-teens. That should not have been a problem, but we are talking about a movie set largely in 1980s Scotland. It explores how John…
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Raffles & Bunny – The Hyde Park Hullabaloo
Characters – Raffles regulars (and the Dublin Amateur Players* who keep breaking through- they have issues. All have strong Dublin brogue) A.J. Raffles (mid 30’s) – Suave, confident & charming, clipped British public-school accent. The OG Amateur Cracksman, gentleman thief with a flair for drama, nonchalance of a poet ,cunning of a thief. Quotes poetry & cricket stats in equal measure, elegantly dressed (ALSO is , Flann O Cobbler , most experienced actor of the DAP *, suspicious of Brien’s intentions regarding his girlfriend Shelia, see below) Harry “Bunny” Manders (mid 30s) – Loyal, naive, the ideal comic foil and narrator, British public-school accent ,devoted companion, eager to please but…
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Movie Review 3 : Bring Her Back (2025)
“I’ve spoken with an angel. It showed me how I can be a mother again…Some people believe the spirit stays in the body for months after death.” Starring: Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Sally Hawkins, Jonah Wren Phillips Written by: Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman Directed by: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou Bring Her Back follows the harrowing journey of Andy and Piper, two siblings who, after the sudden death of their father, find themselves in the care of Laura (Sally Hawkins), a seemingly kind foster mother with a tragic past. As they settle into their new home, they uncover unsettling truths about Laura’s intentions. The film delves into themes of…
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Tv Review 3 : Ted Lasso
Title: Ted Lasso (2020 – present) Network/Platform: Apple TV Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt Written by: Jason Sudeikis et al. There is something that transcends the unlikely premise of Ted Lasso that explains its success, and this is my go at finding that “something.” The set-up goes like this: Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), an American college football coach, is unexpectedly recruited to coach English Premier League side A.F.C. Richmond, despite having no experience of soccer. The team’s new owner, Rebecca Welton (a terrific Hannah Waddingham), gained ownership of the club in a divorce from her unfaithful ex-husband, Rupert (the dastardly Anthony Head).…
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TV Review 2 :Celebrity SAS, Who Dares Wins ( 2025)
“The World is a dangerous place … we, as a country, need to ready … we want to show these celebrity recruits what it is to prepare for war” Network/Platform: Channel 4 Elite Directing Staff – Mark “Billy” Billingham; Jason “Foxy” Fox; Rudy Reyes; Chris Oliver. Celebrities (selected) – Adebayo “The Beast” Akinfenwa, Troy Deeney, Conor Benn, Louie Spence, Tasha Ghouri, Harry Clark … Amazingly, this machoistic sideshow is still going after seven series, with the only difference being that because of a quiet summer at home I have been forced to watch it with my family. The spiel on the Channel 4 website is a little understated – “Celebrities…
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Wellbeing Hack 2 : Learning to meditate.
In the first wellbeing hack we looked at the 6 pillars of self esteem and focused on improving our assertive skills. I hope you found it useful, and any comments would be useful ! In this post , I would like to focus on the usefulness of meditation / mindfulness ( the difference is unimportant), how it can help you physical and emotional health and a couple of quick and easy ways to get started. Needless to say , I am not claiming to be a guru or expert, but it is something that has helped me get through some low times and keep things in perspective. It is free…
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Movie Review 2 – Mission Impossible , Dead Reckoning part 2.
“Trust me- one last time” Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning(2025) Starring: Tom Cruise, Written : Christopher McQuarrie Directed: Christopher McQuarrie So, this is it. Cor blimey. When Ethan Hunt utters the fateful words to appease his political masters we know or hope that he is talking to us too “ Trust me – for one last time”. What a wild ride it has been for us the fans for the last 30 years. Yes, readers , impartiality will fly out the window today as I confirm that I am an uber fan of the MI series. I have been intrigued , excited and truly entertained by the jaw-dropping stunts,…
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Short Play :Maureen & Veronica
CAST: SCENE 1 INT. LANDING OUTSIDE BATHROOM – Early evening. (SFX: DRIPPING TAP. CLOCK TICKING. CREAKY STAIR. VERONICA MUTTERING.GOING OUT MUSIC PLAYING FROM DOWNSTAIRS ) VERONICA (muttering to herself , sotto voice) I will not lose my temper… not lose my temper… One, two, three… breathe in and out…harry Krishna …harry Rama… (giggles to herself despite annoyance)… MAUREEN (off, behind bathroom door) Oh, chill out, love, I’m on my way! And I told you I need to look my best, didn’t I? Duncan from the office might be there… what a babe. Oh—no—bugger—that hurts, this blooming strap is pinching my back! VERONICA If it really fitted Petal, things wouldn’t be…
