Category Archives: film

“Snowden”. . . . . . the film

Posted on October 2, 2016 by annetbell

Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He had formally been a member of the United States military and had stellar computer skills with a formidable intellect. He … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Snowden", Asylum in Russia, CIA, cinema, film, movie, NSA, Oliver Stone, spying on Americans, Spying on enemies, United States military | 2 Comments

Horrendous Heroin

Posted on September 13, 2016 by annetbell

Parents in Ohio photo who were passed out in a car after taking heroin ‘almost definitely’ would have died, police say Rhonda Pasek and James Acord were pulled over in East Liverpool, Ohio The two allegedly overdosed on heroin and … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Trainspotting 1996" flim, "Trainspotting 2" 2017., addiction, Choose Life, Danny Boyle, Edinburgh, Heroin, Heroin epidemic, Muirhouse housing estate, Narcan, Ohio parents passed out in car | Leave a comment

Hell or High Water. . . . a film

Posted on September 4, 2016 by annetbell

The title is an idiom for total determination. These two Texas brothers have a plan and are determined to fulfill it, Yes, they are robbing banks and in a rather a cumbersome way. This is a crime drama similar to” … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Knew Infinity. . . . . . a film

Posted on September 3, 2016 by annetbell

Mathematics is not the topic most people would prefer as a film topic, right? Well, Matthew Brown, who directed, worked for 10 years with mathematics experts to insure the proofs and theories were correct and that the audience would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, film, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "The Man Who Knew Infinity", Based on a true story, Cambridge, courage, Dev Patel, faith, family, film, friendship, Hindu temple, Indian mathematician, Jeffery Irons, Madras, Matthew Brown director, movie 2016, notebooks, Ramunujan, Trinity College, Wren Library | 4 Comments

“Occupied”

Posted on June 2, 2016 by annetbell

Occupy is a word that conjures up images of tents and protests as in “Occupy Wall Street” that popped on the screen a few years ago. So the viewer brings some baggage to this show. Is occupy and positive or … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Occupied", environment, European Union, Norway, oil, political thriller, Russia | Leave a comment

“Lost in Translation” Friendship in the Midst of Loneliness

Posted on May 13, 2016 by annetbell

Here are Bob and Charlotte who become unexpected friends in the midst of the faraway culture of Tokyo. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are a touching and unexpected couple due to their age difference, background, and life experience. They share … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged " Bill Murray, " Lost in Translation, film, friendship, Japan, lonliness, movie, Scarlett Johnsson, Sofia Coppola, Tokeo | 8 Comments

“Eye in the Sky”. . . . . . film review

Posted on April 24, 2016 by annetbell

Dame Helen Mirren gave another steller performance, though steely cold but quite appropriate as her role as a Colonel in the British Armed Forces. The suspense of this film is a killer while the American and British disagree on a … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Eye in the Sky, Alan Rickman, conscience in modern warfare, conscience in warfare., drones, fighting terrorism, Helen Mirren, modern warfare | 15 Comments

“Point Break”

Posted on April 9, 2016 by annetbell

Last night, we wanted to see a movie at home. David had seen the film in the 90s and thought this remake might be interesting. Oh my goodness, a film filled with extreme sports from beginning to end. It took … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized | Tagged "Point Break", action film, extreme sports, film, movie | 3 Comments

28/11 Terror and Security in India

Posted on March 23, 2016 by annetbell

Taj Mahal Hotel , Mumbai Nameste! On the night of November 28, 2008, Mumbai known as the “City of Dreams” became the city of nightmares. Ten men in inflatable speedboats came ashore, with silent and deadly plans. Some local fishermen … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Delhi, film, Uncategorized | Tagged 28/11/08, airports, City of Dreams, hotels, Lemon Tree Hotel Delhi, security in India, Taj Mahal Mumbai, terrorist attack, Victorian architecture | 2 Comments

Coldplay in India Cultural Appropriation ?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Coldplay celebrating Holi in India in their new video. Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated as the beginning of Spring, as people toss powered colors. Color is the theme for the new song, ” Hymn for the Weekend … Continue reading →

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