Tag: British
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Quartet
Based on Ronald Hardwood’s successful stage play of the same name, Quartet is actor Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut. The film adaptation’s absolutely packed to the gills with wonderful British actors of a certain vintage. It’s refreshing to see a film with so many meaty parts for older people. The plot’s quite simple. Beecham House is a retirement…
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“Unbecoming” by Jenny Downham
Jenny Downham’s Young Adult novel about three generations of women has received rave reviews and I can absolutely see why. Unbecoming is a gripping read from the very first sentence. “It was like an alien had landed. Really, it was that weird.” Seventeen year old Katie’s estranged grandma comes crashing into her life in dramatic fashion. Mary…