twilightdawning

A writer's thoughts – mainly about music, sport and theatre. Shakespeare, Bob Dylan, live shows, New York Yankees

I don’t like the scenery, I don’t like the set…….

Posted on March 3, 2009 by twilightdawning

I’m not exactly known for regular attendance at the cinema and I don’t watch a lot of films.

But when I do I tend to gravitate towards older titles – today’s cinema seems to have very little to offer.

I spent some time this last week with two older films both of which I would recommend – one of which I picked up when it was recommended on my Friend’s Page.

Jean Cocteau’s Orphee and A Matter of Life and Death which stars David Niven and Kim Hunter were the two. Of these, I think Orphee has the edge but I’d recommend you give both some of your time

….. It’s a wonderful life…….

Posted on December 24, 2008 by twilightdawning

So Christmas Eve is here…….

Last night, I attended a showing of Frank Capra’s classic, "It’s A Wonderful Life" at the British Film Institute. This Jimmy Stewart film really does age well and no matter how often I see it still gets me right there. There’s something special about seeing it on the big screen too. I don’t go to the cinema often but the BFI have drawn me out twice in one week – first to see Tyrone Power in "The Mark Of Zorro" and then for "It’s A Wonderful Life". They do sterling work and a night out there is always a good time.

James Stewart in "It’s A Wonderful Life"

Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone in "The Mark of Zorro"