Movies

  • John Williams Documentary

    I’m watching it right now, and wow. Stephen Spielberg just spoke about how, after John wrote the music for his first film (The Sugarland Express), he vowed to use John for every single film he would ever make. Isn’t that… Continue reading

  • The Elves

    I watched the Eurovision Song competition movie with Rachel Mc Adams and Will Ferrell again, the other night. I have such fond memories of watching it for the first time, so it was beautiful watching it again. The humour and… Continue reading

  • Goodbye Christopher Robin

    I cried and I smiled as the credits rolled, and I knew, in that moment, that I’d found another piece of home. The movie was ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin.’ And it was…really very beautiful, actually. How very different the world looks… Continue reading

  • Elf

    I just watched Lord of the rings, again; I’m certain I’ve missed my calling as an Elf. Twirling leaves, swaying, falling. Flowing gowns, floating on air. Softness. Romance. Light and trees. I’m certain I’ve missed my calling as an Elf.… Continue reading

  • Thank Goodness

    I knew it would take me there. To the place beyond everything, the place that shows me, really quite beautifully, who I truly am. I can’t remember the last time I watched Legends of the Fall. A very long time… Continue reading

  • Storytime

    ‘Look, Sun! The humans are telling stories again,’ said Moon as she picked through the glimmering blue ripples at her feet, sorting each loose shard into piles of keep or discard. ‘Oh goody! You know how I love storytime,’ said… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 19. Moon River

      Moon River, wider than a mile, I’m crossing you in style some day. Old dream maker, you heart breaker, Wherever you’re going, I’m going your way.   Two drifters, off to see the world. There’s such a lot of… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 15. The Truth About Lady and The Tramp

    I can’t believe it’s taken so long for the penny to drop. Jim Dear and Darling, from Lady and the Tramp, they are not as they seem. For my whole childhood—and in fact, right up until a few weeks ago… Continue reading