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One of the most romantic films of all time. Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton play hot American socialists John Reed and Louise Bryant. They meet in 1915 in Greenwich Village, fall in love and then get swept up in the Russian Revolution. At one point Louise has a love affair with the alcoholic playwright Eugene OāNeill (played by Jack Nicholson), also deeply hot. Itās 3 hours and 15 minutes with a budget that would be over $100mil today. I canāt believe this movie exists.
Nov 30, 2021
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I'd been hearing about THE RED SHOES for years and never got round to watching it - the picture of Moira Shearer staring, wild-eyed, and so intense, at the camera was captivating and it was always on my radar for that reason. Finally, towards the end of last year, I watched it, and JESUS. It is without doubt one of the best films I have ever seen. Despite being shot in the 40s, it feels so contemporary - the colour, the camera movement - and you can feel its DNA all over so many of the films that came after it. It's also the reason Martin Scorsese wanted to be a filmmaker - he was obsessed by it as a nine year old; it's why he uses red so much. It is, unquestionably, required viewing. It also really disturbs the idea that British cinema is all kitchen sink realism. I love the vision, the ambition. As a British filmmaker myself, I love that this makes me feel seen in our cinematic history.
Jan 19, 2024
A woman once said āI donāt give a fuck about The Red Shoesā and to be honest with you, I disagree! It has romance, adventure, technicolor, fairytale energy, and a dream ballet sequence. Will watch any time any day š©°
Feb 3, 2024
oh my god. I went into this thinking yeah yeah fun pretty technicolour Powell & Pressburger postwar ballet film. and it is all of those things. but it is also PERFECT. dramatic and beautiful with queer and feminist overtones/undertones that are so exciting to identify in a 75 year old film and a plot that speaks to anyone caught between art and the conventions of love!! And it has a 17 minute hyperreal ballet sequence through the psyche! genuinely want to scream about it to everyone iāve ever met
Feb 22, 2024
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Normal cashews are oily and gross. Sprouted cashews are delicious. They have a crunchy, light texture and slightly sweet, earthy taste. I love them. Sprouted walnuts are good too.
Nov 30, 2021
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The Etsy community is very friendly. Most Etsy creators will make things custom if you message them with reference images. Linda of FacciDesigns does the most intricate needle-felted animal sculptures. She made me a wedding cake topper with our cats. During the Midsommar campaign, I needed miniature flower garlands made for the Bear In A Cage toy. My Etsy-savvy colleague Gaby found Judy and Melissa who both specialize in dollhouse wreaths and floral arrangements. Together they made over 400 garlands by hand.
Nov 30, 2021
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Iāve had a primal fear of Australia ever since watching the movie Wake In Fright. Recently my husband introduced me to 60 Minutes Australia which is basically a true crime show, not at all like the American version. I donāt know if itās Liam Bartlettās reporting style or the stories themselves, but itās the craziest non-fiction program on television.
Nov 30, 2021