The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons is a 'poignant dramedy' made all the more poignant, dramatic and humorous by the mere fact it is inspired by real events. Yes, an Englishman really did…
Review: Stan & Ollie
Do (or did) you get a kick out of the slapstick comedy of Laurel & Hardy? If the answer is yes, then Stan & Ollie is worth a watch, primarily…
The Trip to Italy
I did not see the first of this series, but it is now on my list. In the first one, called simply The Trip (2010) the same two men, comedian/actors…
Philomena
2013 is the year of the "based on a true story" movie. The latest addition to the group is Philomena a tragicomic tale from director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Dangerous…
What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew is a pretty faithful modern adaptation of a Henry James novel written in 1897, that just goes to show that there have always been people who shouldn't…