The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston is a feel-good, life-affirming debut about a bizarre case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family. Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car he’d return it washed and polished, with a full tank of petrol. The problem is, … [Read more...] about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnstone – Book Review
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Deadpool and Wolverine – Film Review
Deadpool and Wolverine are back to combine forces and defend their homeland. Something is missing in the superheroes’ life when they are settled into their mundane civilian life. When threatened and challenged, Deadpool dons the suit of his alter-ego and goes in search of Wolverine. When the humour hits the right mark, the film excels. Deadpool does what he does … [Read more...] about Deadpool and Wolverine – Film Review
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker – Book Review
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker – No choir is about a single voice. It is a blend of voices, each harmonising and complementing the others. It is about belonging! Sisters Eleanor and Maggie have been running the Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir for fifteen years. During those years the choir has become a haven for the lost and lonely women who have discovered a … [Read more...] about The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker – Book Review
Mr Blake At Your Service – Film review
Straight from the pages of Gilles Legardinier’s international hit novel, Complètement Cramé! - which was translated into 17 languages and sold over a million copies across 22 countries - comes Mr Blake At Your Service, a romantic comedy-drama starring John Malkovich and French screen icon, Fanny Ardant. Malkovich plays a charming British businessman, Andrew Blake, still … [Read more...] about Mr Blake At Your Service – Film review
Fly Me To The Moon – Film Review
Fly Me To The Moon is a romance drama based on events leading up to NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing. The film firmly centres around two characters Kelly Jones, head of public relations (Scarlett Johansson) and Cole Davis, launch director (Channing Tatum). Set during the first half of 1969 the pair meet at a café but he’s emotionally not ready to date. So, when … [Read more...] about Fly Me To The Moon – Film Review