Mention Paddington Bear and what do you think of? Could it be the mysteries of deepest, darkest Peru? Or maybe The Browns? Mrs Bird? The hard stare? Or a blue duffle coat? Perhaps even the message 'please look after this bear'? Or could it be the first thing you think of, when someone mentions his name, is marmalade? Most notably marmalade sandwiches. One of which … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Marmalade from Paddington The Movie
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Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Mushroom Soup from Peter’s Friends
Set in a palatial house in the English countryside, with log chopping, cosy fires, misty walks, a group of friends who sing and harmonise, an eighties soundtrack and fabulous food, this film was made for me. Plus, it has to be said, it stars some of my favourite actors. It is one of the films I return to again and again. I just adore it. The story is a simple one. Six friends … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Mushroom Soup from Peter’s Friends
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Apple Sauce From the Movie Baby Boom
From the opening notes of the musical score, you just know that Baby Boom is set in the 80s. It is New York in 1987. Career men and women have fast paced lives. They live to work, often from five till nine, and everything else takes second place. JC, played by Diane Keaton, is a management consultant. Her other half (Spengler from Ghostbusters) is an investment banker. They … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Apple Sauce From the Movie Baby Boom
Before I Go to Sleep #bookvsfilmclub Reactions
By Amanda Keats A while ago, we brought you the news that the #bookvsfilmclub was reading SJ Watson's Before I Go to Sleep – a compelling read and an incredibly impressive debut. It comes as no surprise then – especially given the book’s success – that it has now been made into a film starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong. Earlier this week, the … [Read more...] about Before I Go to Sleep #bookvsfilmclub Reactions
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Fettuccine Alfredo from The Holiday
Well, Christmas is over and, I don't know about you, but my taste buds are fed up with Christmas food. Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas but there is a reason why we don't cook and eat all that food every day of the year. I am not, however, fed up with Christmas relaxation. Christmas is always a busy time for me, the cook of the house. So my … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Fettuccine Alfredo from The Holiday