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Lizzie's War

Rosie Clarke

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LONDON 1940. A gritty, heart-warming and wholesome drama about surviving against the odds. Perfect...

Ghost Milk: Calling Time on the Grand Project

Iain Sinclair

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What happens when the games have gone? Iain Sinclair reports on the trouble to come Beginning in his...

Tim Burton recommended Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) in Movies (curated)

"It was a great year for films. [laughs] Seeing that movie is one of the reasons I wanted to move to London, because it’s quite swinging — it’s like this weird mixture of a Hammer horror film and swinging London. There’s a scene where they cut from, I don’t know, 1569 or whatever, and it cuts to rock music and a jet airplane, so there’s a weird juxtaposition of things. I’ve gotten to know Christopher Lee over the years and I know that he would not say that this was one of his favorite films. I think it was Hammer on the decline and they thought, ‘Hey, let’s get hip,’ which was a mistake. But I enjoy mistakes sometimes."

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Charlotte (184 KP) rated A Mirror Murder (Jan Christopher Mysteries #1) in Books

Jun 22, 2023

It's all cracking off in 1970's London!

I love Jan, she's interesting and a pretty relatable character. She takes things in her stride and isn't from the conventional housewife mould.

A Mirror Murder is well written with a great description of how London looked and the particular aromas the city had back in the 1970's...... basically grim. It does make a good backdrop for murder and budding romance though.

Perfect for an afternoon read and the best part is that it's the start of a series, I do love a series! Even more so when there's already a few more ready to read so there's no waiting for the next fix.

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Bredon Hill and Other Songs, songs (5) for voice & piano: No 03, When the Lad for Longing Sighs by Martineau / Bryn Terfel

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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) in Movies

Nov 2, 2017

The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

2017 | Biography, Comedy, Drama

7.5

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There are many pleasures along the way, including the effective evocation of Victorian-era London. Then there are the terrific lead performances. Stevens conveys Dickens' complex, self-absorbed personality with an enjoyably light touch

Critic- Frank Scheck
Original Score: 7 out of 10

Read Review: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/man-who-invented-christmas-1052206

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Karen (4 KP) rated Mr. Selfridge - Season 1 in TV

Nov 7, 2017

Such an amazing show

This show is simply beautiful. From the great acting to all the gorgeous spot on wardrobes. This is a true life story of one of the biggest department stores in London, built by an American man. It is definitely a fantastic show to add to your binge watching list!!

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Basic Instinct 2 (2006) in Movies

Feb 23, 2018

Basic Instinct 2 (2006)

2006 | Drama, Mystery, Romance

6.7

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Not a bad sequel considered it was torn apart by critics. It doesn't quite have the same steaminess of the original or quite as good a plot. However if you are a fan of thrillers you should enjoy the little twists in this. Also shows off some of London for a change.