Careless Critiques
Around four summers ago I started a Twitter account called @MovieLazy as an alternative writing conduit to my then existing personal Twitter account @gjstrac63. It was inspired by a member of my family who when asked about the plot line of six times Oscar winning 1942 movie Mrs Miniver, answered "It's about a woman called... Continue Reading →
What Goes On In Film Noir Club….
Via the miracle of social media, yesterday evening I received a 'Dear Editor.....' correspondence from a mate purporting to be 'Disgruntled from Shrewsbury'. During this eloquently worded critique they felt moved to highlight key omissions in yesterday's narrative England Win, Lake & Calmer. England Win, Lake & Calmer being a whimsical monologue giving a brief... Continue Reading →
Magnanimous Mike
Yesterday I wrote of Monday evening's attendance at the premiere of a movie chronicling Leeds United's successful four year period (1988-1992), under the stewardship of Howard Wilkinson. That narrative ended at the point we’d left the cinema; making the short stroll towards The White Swan pub located next to the City Varieties theatre. Once ensconced within the pub, my buddy... Continue Reading →
Howard’s Way
Yesterday evening I attended a movie premiere in Leeds city centre. It’s the first red carpet event I’ve ever been involved in, unless you count last month when I clumsily knocking over a full bottle of rioja on the living room floor. In the company of footballing royalty, West Yorkshire dignitaries and fellow Leeds United fans, friend... Continue Reading →