weekend watchlist: a timely cure for collective cultural amnesia
Plus drone warfare, murder most genteel, and more. (First published May 7th, 2022, on Substack and Patreon.)
Alan Rickman
loaded question: what’s the most romantic movie you’ve ever seen?
My choice is easy: the infinitely wise, moving, and — yes — funny Truly, Madly, Deeply, starring Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman.
Eye in the Sky movie review: in the eyes of 21st-century warriors
As entertaining on an escapist level as it is irrefutably engaging on a level that is essential for citizens who are players in our political environment.
London photos: impromptu Alan Rickman memorial
Fans have taken over a spot near Platform 9 3/4 in King’s Cross station to memorialize the actor.
from Facebook: The Simpsons’ accidental tribute to Alan Rickman and David Bowie
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Alan Rickman sings “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”
From Truly, Madly, Deeply, one of the greatest films ever…
from Facebook: not Alan Rickman!
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A Little Chaos movie review: necessary fantasy
Romantic and funny and smart and wise and just plain different. This is a historical costume dramedy romp about gardening. How cool is that?
Doctor Who blogging: “Robot of Sherwood”
So, the Doctor and Robin Hood walk into a spaceship… Oh my god, did I love this episode.
movies I can’t wait to see at the 58th BFI London Film Festival
LFF is a veritable orgy of cinema, and I love it. It’s exhausting, but I love it.
