Some Film Recommends and A Book Or Two |

I realized the other day, while picking out the next set of books to read from the public library, that I have not shared what I’ve read and what I’ve watched on television in a long while. Yes, I do go to public libraries. I love them, especially this, and this location, where I spend hours searching for the next book based on recommendations from all sorts of online sites. The books I choose have to inspire me to continue to pen my next story. So, here it is:

Read: The Cost of Living By Deborah Levy
On my List: Things I Don’t Want to Know by Deborah Levy

Read: Where Honeybees Thrive by Heather Swan
Currently Reading: Carnegie’s Maid by Maria Benedict

I have ordered The Nest to Read Next – the idea of a family feud over inheritance has sparked an interest and in reality I have picked up and put down this paperback so many times, but now I am going to finally read it.

Found this film on Netflix starring Chris Pine, and Elizabeth Banks. Films are always a wonderful experience when there is great chemistry between the actors and the story a solid one.

Also, a mini-series, I am assuming the efforts of this show is Fleabag – a British take on a women’s life gone wrong – normally because of all the bad choices she’s made. The six part series detailed the spiraling out of control chain of misfortunes, which is a bit hard to take at first, wishing you could reach inside the screen and smack the character in hopes you can help get a grip, but it all pans out perfectly in Amazon Prime.

An Australian take on the legal system with an out-of-control lawyer aiming to defend the weirdest of individuals committing the most unexpected crimes. I can’t figure out if the show reminds me of the American show – Better Call Saul, but if you happen to appreciate BCS, than consider Rake on Netflixs

The most highly anticipated film by your’s truly was Outlaw King – the story of Robert the Bruce of Scotland, aiming to take back the kingdom from Edward the First and Second. Being a history buff, I had marked my calendar to see the film which was airing on Neflix on October 9. And I waited patiently for the film to start past the credits and then waited some more for the film to draw me in, and then waited some more – twitching at the poor acting and lack of chemistry. It was as if Chris Pine – sorry to say – felt uncomfortable in his own skin – unable to deliver on all counts, because I felt he was busy concentrating on the Scottish brogue and failing miserably. This is the first time I wonder why the main character was not a true Scotsman – like Gerard Butler perhaps? Sorry Chris, I adore you but this was not the right role for you.

So now here’s what I am trying on for size – Wanderlust – a British/Australian I believe, show about a couple as usual faced with resuscitating their marriage after being together for what’s assumed 15 plus years. The typical scenario with any couple, where there is a point of disconnect and the difficulty in finding the spark necessary to go on. I’ll see where this is headed.

And this show in between Wanderlust, and Rake – I alternate watching all three, and have found Patriot to be the funniest even as in the dark comedy category – well orchestrated and creatively delivered. I am now committed to seeing this show through season 1 and 2.

The show The Romanoffs is driving me crazy. I can’t stop watching it, yet I cannot stand how each episode drags on and really goes nowhere – or does it? I am not yet sure what I am expecting at the end of each episode, with a Twiglight Zone-ish feel, every episode not connected to the other, draws you in and each time disappoints. I don’t know if any of you have seen the show and if so, what is your take on the series? Will it last past season 1?