The relationship between the obsessive, brilliant painter Vincent Van Gogh and his more practical brother Theo. Directed by Robert Altman. When Theo fails to make a profit from his brother, VIncent's, work, Theo finds himself torn between art and commerce, a conflict deepened by Vincent's increasing emotional neediness. Soon, the situation worsens, and both brothers are forced… Continue reading VIncent and Theo (Film Cut)
Argo (Film CInema City Norwich)
Loved every minute. (mostly able to watch not under seat). Based on true events, Argo chronicles the dangerous covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reached its boiling… Continue reading Argo (Film CInema City Norwich)
The Source (Film at Cut)
Pure Cut announcements before as much from stage as audience, seemless integration. Magical transportation to Morocco (unexpected, nothing read before) and power of tribal women (in this case to secure a water source) Head torches and mobile phones side by side with mountain village life, buckets to the well
Zero Dark 30 (Film Norwich)
Male energy directed by female Katherine Biglow. Life out there. Protection of land. Retribution. The change in torture methods curbed post 2005 and Guantanamo exposures. One mans symbolic life. The actual death was clean. Will not watch again, although glad to watch the history documentary.
Aldeburgh Doc Fest 2012 –
Requiem for Detroit? Julian Temple The Film opens with shocking footage of Detroit now, abandoned factories and palaces, empty roads, fires raging. Built by the car for the car, with its groundbreaking suburbs, freeways and shopping centres, it was the embodiment of the American dream. The 3 big car manufacturers fought it out there:… Continue reading Aldeburgh Doc Fest 2012 –
Sarfraz Manzoor at The Cut
He was immediately likeable, pure and funny. The Luton background escaped using stepping stones of Bruce Springsteen, to University and Chanel 4 now Guardian writer and critic, appearing on Radio 4 and TV Any Questions. As a Muslim post 9/11, he’s expected to have a view on everything. As for Bruce, from the start he was… Continue reading Sarfraz Manzoor at The Cut
Volunteering at the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival AKA Bounty Bar patrol
Re-read October 2026 at the launch of Naomi Jaffa's book of poems in the Halesworth Book shop. On the other side, the view is different.No time to lingering on a thought.Is he running over time? Someone late?Did I leave that window open? In this hierarchy, we are unseen, I am at ease. Poets chat away.Hatted girls… Continue reading Volunteering at the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival AKA Bounty Bar patrol
August 2012 Poetry prom Snape
My wellington boots were complemented by fellow walkers taken by surprise by the fast incoming tide, that spread over the manicured footpath. By chance, I reply. Imatz reads her Bombay tiffin poem. I close my eyes. I am there at VT station, can see the food carts the ragged skinny stiffing men, I can taste… Continue reading August 2012 Poetry prom Snape
Controlled Ruination
Controlled RuinationDownload Controlled Ruination 2012, Orfordness with Mendham Poets, Tamar and Rochelle Nesting birds and unexploded bombs: Beware,Take care, to keep to the tracks. Do notDeviate. We are the National Trust in us To keep, preserve this heritage of oursWhich in this case is all to do with LAND This Ness or Nose, this vegetative spit… Continue reading Controlled Ruination
London 2012
London August 2012 The disappointment was biting: it fired and soured my friendship with Barry. Barry, who’d spent serious money and time making a flat in his commerical showroom above the Romford Road carpet shop, clearing out, adding a shower, beds from Halesworth, and that final touch - an Arab carpet centre piece. All… Continue reading London 2012
