Directed by Roman Polanski

Cinema

The though of one of our premiere ‘Bands’ appearing in a Roman Polanski film was a big lure and it does not disappoint. To give too much away would be a bad idea, suffice to say it will thrill you and keep you hooked.

Ghost writer ‘The Ghost’ (Ewan McGregor) is hired to write Ex Prime Minister Adam Lang’s (Pierce Brosnan) memoirs, which include the fact that he was at the helm with the USA of a Middle Eastern war, remind you of anyone?

Ewan unravels many things including the fact that the previous ghost writer died in suspicious circumstances whislt finding links to the CIA.

There’s a mistress (Kim Cattrall) a wife (Olivia Williams) and surprises around every corner. This is Hitchcock land, Pierce and Ewan shine.

4 stars

Directed by Kirk Jones

Being an Actor myself I know what it’s like when you get a winning formula and want it to go on forever. I guess that is what Emma Thompson feels as she plods through this sequel to her last hit.

McPhee is on hand when a bunch of evacuee children come and stay down on the farm. Set in war time Britain its fun and frolics galore as McPhee intervenes between the locals and the city kids. There are many twists and turns in this endearing tale, which is also written by our Emma. The kids will love it and so will you. Though I have to say Emma’s buck tooth is a little bit worrying, oh well she is an eccentric.

3 stars

Cinema

Directed by Andy Tennant

You’ll never guess or maybe you will, Nicole (Jennifer Aniston) is about to be picked up by her ex husband, Bounty Hunter, Milo (Gerard Butler) for skipping bail. Nicole being a reporter is highly explosive and all this results in the couple being pursued together by the very people that they are both looking into, in the first place.

Oh dear, seen it all before, only last time she was with Hugh Grant.

2 stars

DVD

Directed by John Lee Hancock

I have to own up to being a Sandra Bullock fan. She is funny and witty though at the same time possessing a great dramatic quality. Hence her receiving the Oscar this year for this film as Best Actress. Plus, having the guts to show up in person, a week earlier, to collect her Razzie, for Worst Actress for her role in ‘All about Steve’.

Christian housewife Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock) is travelling home to her Memphis house or mansion rather. When she and her husband Steve (Tim Mcgraw) spot a black classmate of their children wandering the streets, they give him a lift and consequently a bed for the night. The Tuohys’ take young Michael (Quinton Aaron) under their wings. Leigh Anne sees potential in Michael’s sporting abilities and encourages him to improve his grades and pursue a Football Scholarship.

Naturally it is not that simple and as Michael has to come to terms with an abusive past he gets into some trouble. But Hang on. Leigh Anne is a no-nonsense go getter and sets out to help Michael. Sandra is exceptional in this heart breaking Drama based on true events. American football may or may not interest you but overlook it, for this is one not to miss.

4 Stars

Flash Delirium

First offering from the new CD “Congratulation” It starts with a very OMD sounding synthesizer. Then moves on to a very psychedelic sounding pop song. It’s so catchy… It sounds like three songs in one. ut they do that so well. Really looking forward to the album. Here comes the summer.

<sub>Some Friendly

Okay all get your baggy flairs out… Ten years ago this album flew out of Our Price (Does anyone remember that record shop). It’s not their best album but still it’s their first so worth having a look at. Some of the tracks were fillers by all accounts. Only being together for a year I think strong songs were low on the ground. Saying that, there really are some strong songs on here too. “You’re Not very well”, “Then”, “Opportunity”, “Polar Bear”,” Believe You Me” and the brilliant Sproston Green”. The remastered album that is being released will also have Peel sessions, remixes, Instrumentals. Also something to take note of on CD2 they have a B side called “Happen to Die” which is a stand out track for me. If you’ve not heard this before it’s worth a buy.</sub>