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WE’RE HALFWAY OUT OF THE DARK.
-Doctor Who “A Christmas Carol” (2010)
Merry Christmas to you, friends.
So I never do Inktober and wanted to do something this year. So I decided to do my own thing i called it Fantober. As in Fantasy October. Here are my pieces so far in order. :)
10.11.23
#Mira-Marathon | Harry Potter
Film Name: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007); Production Studios: Warner Bros., Heyday Films; Director by: David Yates; Screenwriter: Michael Goldenberg; Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Family; Running Time: 2 hours 18 minutes;
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the fifth film in the series, where Harry fights against the return of Voldemort. The film explores dark forces and is darker compared to the previous installments. The plot is exciting and the visual effects are stunning. Recommended for fans of magical stories.
My rating: 8/10
11.11.23
#Mira-Marathon | Harry Potter
Film Name: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009); Production Studios: Warner Bros., Heyday Films; Director by: David Yates; Screenwriter: Steve Kloves; Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent; Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Family; Running Time: 2 hours 33 minutes;
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is the sixth film in the series, where Harry explores the secrets of the Half-Blood Prince and prepares to fight Voldemort. The film is intense and dynamic, explores darker themes, but may be gory for younger viewers. Recommended for fans of the series and exciting stories about magic.
My rating: 8/10
VICEROY’S HOUSE (Dir: Gurinder Chadha, 2017).
Viceroy’s House is a fact based drama detailing the events surrounding the Partition of India from British born Indian director Gurinder Chadha.
Set in 1947 Delhi during the dissolution of the British Raj. As the last Viceroy of India, Lord Louis Mountbatten (Hugh Bonneville) is to oversee the transition from British rule to Independence. India is a country divided, between those who wish the independent nation to remain intact and those who wish to establish the separate Muslim country Pakistan. Against this backdrop is the Romeo and Juliet-esq tale of Jeet (Manish Dayal) and Alia (Huma Qureshi) whose love is thwarted as he is Hindu and she is Muslim.
The Partition of India was a bloody mess at the hands of the UK government. As the film's postscript informs us "14 million people were displaced and one million Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs died". It is a dark episode in 20th Century British history rarely spoken of in the UK. For this reason, Viceroy's House is a difficult film to criticise, as it relays such an important story. Perhaps it can only be faulted for not depicting how truly horrific it was.
Hugh Bonneville is very effective as the beleaguered Mountbatten faced with the thankless and controversial task of dividing India. He is surrounded by a quality supporting cast of acting legends including Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Om Puri and Simon Callow. As the star-crossed young lovers Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi are both touching and appealing.
Director Gurinder Chadha is a talented filmmaker. Her feature is incredibly moving and made more powerful by the knowledge that it draws upon Chadha's own family history; her grandparents were among those displaced and her aunt starved to death on the migration.
It could be argued that Chadra's gentle approach to Partition does make a challenging subject more accessible for audiences. The fact that it addresses an issue largely untold in film is significant, however more palatable that issue has been made. The powerful tale may provide uncomfortable viewing for many, but do not let that dissuade you from watching this ultimately very moving film.
Check out my blog JINGLE BONES MOVIE TIME for a longer, more in-depth review of Viceroy’s House. Link below.
I am... In a river of tears... :"]
Reunited once more
My heart is shattered😭
All i have to say is if Dame Maggie Smith goes, i go with her!
Heres a tribute i made...i posted it to tt first then here
This is a horizontal edit.
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REST IN PEACE: DAME MAGGIE SMITH (1934 - 2024)