Category: Entertainment

Saltburn – Wow!

As a film lover, I like to pride myself on being fairly eclectic. I have certain genres of movies that I love but also like to try different types of films now and again. In fact, I often relish small independent films or movies in foreign languages.

Saltburn caught me by surprise.

I think I first heard about this film randomly on a podcast and then slowly, it crept into my life. First, the BBC radio presenters kept talking about it; then my friends were telling me I had to check this quirky project out, so we could discuss its highlights. I was assured it was nothing but “quirky.”

What’s Unique?

This unique story of a university lad who made friends with an aristocrat’s son is definitely an eye-opener. Starting slowly and easing the viewer in, the script then takes us on a whirlwind adventure involving parties, fantasy, curiosity, and moments of complete insanity.

Although it isn’t a horror, there were moments that I wanted to cover my eyes.

Starring Barry Keoghan (from Dunkirk) as Oliver and Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth) as Felix, this roller coaster of a screenplay was thrilling. With beautiful scenes and incredibly awkward moments, Emerald Fennell directed a stellar cast. Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant played Felix’s welcoming but archaic parents, and Carey Mulligan had a short segment as aptly named ‘Poor Dear Pamela.’

With groundbreaking scenes of sexual weirdness, this film is not for the faint-hearted.

Final Thoughts

This movie has gotten a lot of attention lately on social media because of some controversial scenes. The storyline is unpredictable and interesting, and the acting is brilliant.

The screen is shaped like a 1990s TV with a 1.33:1 aspect ratio rather than the usual rectangular movie cinema frame. This touch adds something — which again, enhances its appeal.

I totally recommend watching Saltburn, which is currently available on Amazon Prime. Its runtime is 2 hours and 11 minutes and will easily maintain most people’s interest.

Have you seen Saltburn and discovered its peculiarities yourself yet?

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Smorgasbord Funnies 2024 – Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies – Dieting Tips and Getting the Message across

Check out these funny cartoons and jokes from wonderful Smorgasbord.

Firstly, some funnies foraged from the web from Debby Gies – D.G. Writes is where you will find an archive full of wonderful posts across several …

Smorgasbord Funnies 2024 – Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies – Dieting Tips and Getting the Message across

Reading , I Missed You!

Having slowed down with my reading during the Autumn, I have got back into my rhythm again. Any fellow bookworms will know that sometimes work (and life in general) gets in the way of reading but it is really annoying when it does.

Even a bookworm has moments of distraction. But the hunger soon sets in.

Over Christmas I eased my way back in by reading a short Christmas story. Now I am in full swing, soaking up a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts on a daily basis.

What puts you in a reading mood?

For me, a cold weather spell gets me in the mood to sit on the sofa, with a throw over my legs, flicking through a good contemporary drama.

Being inside, cuddled up with a book, whilst outside is frosty and white, is a great way to take in a story.

On the other hand, reading is also a pastime I enjoy when I am waiting for a meeting or appointment.

If sat in a dentist’s waiting room I will open up my Kindle app on my phone and dip into a current ebook.

Similarly, when on my lunch break at work I love nothing more than to take the chance to read a chapter from one of my kindle books.

What gets you in the mood to open a book?

Do you prefer a paperback or ebook on a cosy evening in winter?

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