Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Dirty Pretty Things”

With a title like “Dirty Pretty Things,” I was wondering what event would serve as the catalyst for the film directed by BAFTA winner, Stephen Frears (The Queen). The answer: a clogged up toilet, being attended to by a hotel … Continue reading

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“The Liebster Award”

I would like to extend a very special thank you to Cara from Silver Screen Serenade for nominating me for The Liebster Award; I greatly appreciate it.  If you aren’t already a member of Cara’s blog, when you finish reading this, … Continue reading

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Foreign Favourites: Lilya 4-Ever

Originally posted on Alex Raphael:
I wasn’t expecting to add any more to my Foreign Favourites series, but when Robbinsrealm Blog got in touch I just had to let him in. In fact, there’s really no reason to close it off.…

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“Alfonso Cuarón – A History Making Director”

A month ago yesterday, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, took place. When Alfonso Cuarón took the stage to accept his Oscar for Best Director, for the film “Gravity,” the evening … Continue reading

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