Tag Archives: Mad Max-Fury Road

Feb282016

OSCAR and all that stuff

Big night tomorrow, The Oscars and although I am not a great believer of pitting talent against talent in awards shows, it’s been going on forever and won’t stop…too many of them now, but the extra money a Best Picture win always means more money at the box office, which puts a big smile on…

Jan182016

AWARDS SEASON – THE BIG GUNS

So the big nominations are now out…the Golden Globes a distant memory already. The Oscar noms are reasonably predictable…but I am seething that Director, Ridley Scott was ignored. THE MARTIAN is a near perfect film and that is largely down to the direction. Apart from his obvious skill as a Director, Ridley Scott has contributed…

An Historic Year 2022
Historic – because this is the year we lost Queen Elizabeth II who, we thought, would live forever! At least I did. But all good things come to an end and so her extraordinary reign is over. I am sure that Charles III will do a fine job, maybe have as magical a reign as…
December 9, 2022
Ireland and People!
Places and people ….aren’t they what makes life interesting and new places and people expand our horizons and keep us engaged. We seem to have lost our way a bit in the world recently and for many of us, me included, life is overwhelming and depressing…people don’t live up to expectations, relationships disappoint and world…
August 23, 2022
Friends in Show Business
Sometimes, in my job as an actor ( or actress if you prefer) , you make new friends. My closest friendships have come through the business, one way or another. It started with one of my oldest friends – Patricia Doyle, actress, creator of ballets and director, with whom I shared a bedsit when we…
January 14, 2022