There cannot possibly be any other job in Show (or any other) Business where you need the patience of a Saint, be as tough old nails, and as resilient as a rubber band whilst possessing enough talent to substitute for a Broadway Star at the drop of a hat. This is of course the role … Continue reading
This sentimental old-fashioned French melodrama oozing with charm is a faithful remake of the 1940 original movie penned and directed by novelist turned playwright Marcel Pagnol. This time it is helmed by veteran award winning actor Daniel Auteuil making his directing debut and taking the starring role too. There are no CGI, (computer generated imagery) … Continue reading
Al is about to win the Lottery. Or the equivalent of it. In 10 days time he will be promoted to General Manager of car dealership in a Parisian suburb where he started out as a lowly mechanic years ago, and he will be given a 25% stake in the business, and he gets to … Continue reading
This mini-epic war melodrama starts when all the action is over and middle-aged Gemma is having breakfast with her husband in their rather comfortable home in Italy when the phone rings. It’s an old friend who is inviting her to a special Photography Exhibit in Sarajevo. Not much is spoken between the couple after she … Continue reading
Marion whose poor health has already left her debilitated is now told that the cancer has returned and that she should focus on enjoying the rest of the time she has left. To her that means singing in the community choir with all the other local retired Seniors. It also means relying more on Arthur her … Continue reading