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Have just finished watching “The Greatest Night in Pop” on Netflix.  It was a truly uplifting and memorable experience.

It was the story of how Lionel Ritchie brought together more than 40 stars - over one night and ending at 7am the following morning - to sing “We are the world” to raise funds for Africa.  It was inspired by Bob Dylan’s Band Aid a month or so earlier, and Bob Dylan was present for this one too.  Quincy Jones arranged the music.

Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Harry Belafonte,  Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Cindy Lauper were there and many others.  Dinah Ross was the last to leave, in tears, saying she did not want the night to end.

Bedsaddick said:

Do you mean Bob Geldof ? I wasn’t aware Dylan had anything to do with Band Aid . 

Defo Geldof, along with Midge Ure.

Blucher said:

All of Us Strangers - 7/10

Magic realism and ghost stories are not really my thing but I thought this was a well crafted (albeit occasionally confusing) film, with excellent performances from, in particular, Andrew Scott and Clare Foy. Quite how Scott was overlooked in the Best Actor Oscar nominations in favour of, in particular, Bradley Cooper’s impersonation of Bernstein in Maestro is puzzling - or would be but for the fact that his film is pure Oscar bait.

Just been to see it this afternoon, thought it was really good. 

Blucher said:

se9addick said:

Blucher said:

All of Us Strangers - 7/10

Magic realism and ghost stories are not really my thing but I thought this was a well crafted (albeit occasionally confusing) film, with excellent performances from, in particular, Andrew Scott and Clare Foy. Quite how Scott was overlooked in the Best Actor Oscar nominations in favour of, in particular, Bradley Cooper’s impersonation of Bernstein in Maestro is puzzling - or would be but for the fact that his film is pure Oscar bait.

Just been to see it this afternoon, thought it was really good. 

You’re obviously not alone in that, given that it’s got 7 Oscar nominations. I thought that Carey Mulligan was very good, as was the concert in Ely Cathedral, but the rest of it left me cold.

Oh I was referring to All of Us Strangers. Didn’t actually find Maestro as an amazing as the hype. 

Blackheathen said:

Have just finished watching “The Greatest Night in Pop” on Netflix.  It was a truly uplifting and memorable experience.

It was the story of how Lionel Ritchie brought together more than 40 stars - over one night and ending at 7am the following morning - to sing “We are the world” to raise funds for Africa.  It was inspired by Bob Dylan’s Band Aid a month or so earlier, and Bob Dylan was present for this one too.  Quincy Jones arranged the music.

Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Harry Belafonte,  Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Cindy Lauper were there and many others.  Dinah Ross was the last to leave, in tears, saying she did not want the night to end.

Also known as the Band Aid B team!

KBslittlesis said:

Just watched The Lost City on Netflix.

I probably should hate it cos that Channing fella is all muscle & I really don’t get that. But, I love Sandra Bullock & it really made me giggle it was so silly.

And of course, there was Randy…………come on, this film was perfect for me 😂😂😂

Changing Tatum is a very good looking bloke but he’s actually very funny. His comedy timing in the jump street films was great.

ValleyGary said:

KBslittlesis said:

Just watched The Lost City on Netflix.

I probably should hate it cos that Channing fella is all muscle & I really don’t get that. But, I love Sandra Bullock & it really made me giggle it was so silly.

And of course, there was Randy…………come on, this film was perfect for me 😂😂😂

Changing Tatum is a very good looking bloke but he’s actually very funny. His comedy timing in the jump street films was great.

The "I'm your best nightmare" line still makes me chuckle.

Chunes said:

We went to see Poor Things the other night. Completely bonkers and meandering film. Emma Stone & Ruffalo both gave brilliant performances, and it had plenty of laughs. I do like films where it feels like you're being taken into an original world and this is one of those. 

Went to see it Sunday night at our local Vue cinema. A mate dragged me along as something for two old blokes to do instead of the pub. We've both not done cinema since before lock down so this was a new baptism. 12 people spread out in the dark expanse, probably all wondering if their investment in a ticket was worse than one on the Titanic. 

Christ it was a trip to weirds ville of the highest order. As you suggest, original it is. I'll not give away anything as I watched it without even checking the plot. Whoever wrote it must have been on Acid or something similar.

It reminded me of some of the weird art house films that used to be on tv with a red triangle in the corner. A bit of naughtyness, but with erotica about as enjoyable as watching you parents having a go!

Alice in Wonderland reimagined by Quentin Tarantino. 

Not for those that love Fast & Furious et al. 

Bedsaddick said:

Solidgone said:

The Society of the Snow is well worth a watch on Netflix. 

Is that the remake of Alive from 1993 ? I've heard good things about it. 

Kind of. It's not a direct remake but it's based on the same events.

Saw The Great Escaper yesterday, thought it was excellent.

Saw The Zone of Interest on Friday. I didn't think it was harrowing in the sense that it wasn't one of those films that make you want to look away, but it was an incredibly effective piece of film making. It was terrifying in the sense that it shows you how people could not just turn a blind eye to mass murder and genocide, but actually make sure they and their families were benefitting from it as much as possible. 
The audio is incredible, and there are some fantasy type scenes inserted that are very unsettling.

Highly recommended. 9/10

KBslittlesis said:

Our monthly film night at the village church (should have been last Friday but, you know, Six Nations 🤣) saw us watch ‘Women Talking’.

Wowsers. Some epic acting from Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley. A true story originally in Bolivia but set in an Armish type community. Women led to believe they were raped/attacked by demons when all along it was the men of the community who drugged them.

For a few of the geezers in attendance I think it was uncomfortable viewing but by golly, I loved it for the acting and cinematography alone.

And I had a giggle when the one and only swear word was corrected by one of the woman. We weren’t struck by lightening 😂😂

I really loved this film beautifully crafted and very moving , I was in bits both times I watched it.