At close to three hours, Lubo will test the concentration of any seasoned movie goer. While some dramatisations could have been cut, they still remain ever appealing to watch. In the winter of 1939 in Switzerland, Lubo, who makes a humble living as a nomadic street performer, is called up to join the Swiss army to defend the border with Austria from a potential German … [Read more...] about Lubo – Film review
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IO Capitano – Film review
For the majority of us, the desire to chase a dream is a simple choice. To organise a trip to the other side of the world is just a phone call away. But for some, these everyday tasks are an insurmountable mountain to climb. Nothing highlights this challenge more tragically, or fervently than, IO Capitano. IO Capitano is the story of two teenagers, Seydou and Moussa, who … [Read more...] about IO Capitano – Film review
Upside Down by Danielle Steel
Upside Down by Danielle Steel - Oscar-winning actress Ardith Law is one of Hollywood’s icons. Still a sensational beauty at sixty-two, her career prospects are as bright as ever. Widowed when young by an unfaithful husband, Ardith has no intention of marrying again. Although a loving Mother to her daughter, Morgan, she has always been blamed for Morgan’s lonely childhood … [Read more...] about Upside Down by Danielle Steel
The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies – Book Review
Two young boys meet in the small seaside town of Queenscliff, Australia. Tom has lived all his life there with his Australian family, whereas Drew has been raised in the U.S.A. During that hot summer of sun, sea and adventure, the boys forge a lasting friendship. Soon, however, a life-changing circumstance breaks the endless joy of their former, wonder-filled … [Read more...] about The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies – Book Review
Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review
Riceboy Sleeps follows a single mother and her young son who move from Korea to live in Canada. The pair leave behind a tragedy. Together they face learning a new culture and customs. There are three distinct parts to their story. The first is when the son starts primary school, the second part shows his teenage life in Canada, and then the third part they return to Korea … [Read more...] about Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review