In a departure from the Film Series, and because the writer was unable to get tickets, we had a departure and had dinner and then saw either "The Favourite" or "Green Book", both popular movies showing at our comfortable cinema. We first enjoyed dinner at Kinaree Thai and a spirited discussion about everything, followed by the movies. Both movies are up for Oscars, and we enjoyed taking advantage of having some good movies to see.
"Green Book" is the story of an extraordinary American pianist who decides to tour the American South. He, being black, needs someone white to drive and protect him on his journey. The Green Book referred to is a guide that was published in the mid 20th Century in the US to provide black travellers with a list of safe hotels that would accept them. During the trip the fastidious and proper pianist and his rough and tumble Brooklyn Italian driver clash and learn about one another. By the end a firm bond is formed. This movie tells a sensitive story in a direct manner with fine performances by Mahershala Ali and Vigo Mortenson.
"The Favourite" is the bawdy story of Queen Ann (Olivia Coleman) and her right hand person, Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) who run the country in a kind of careening from crisis to crisis manner. Sarah's relative, Abigail (Emma Stone) who is in diminished circumstances, is brought into the court and finds every opportunity to improve her position with the queen. This is a ribald, sexy movie. It is based on truth but the truth has definitely been tampered with to achieve the author's vision. One could draw certain parallels between this movie and some of the bizarre political events that are currently being seen in the world.
"Green Book" is the story of an extraordinary American pianist who decides to tour the American South. He, being black, needs someone white to drive and protect him on his journey. The Green Book referred to is a guide that was published in the mid 20th Century in the US to provide black travellers with a list of safe hotels that would accept them. During the trip the fastidious and proper pianist and his rough and tumble Brooklyn Italian driver clash and learn about one another. By the end a firm bond is formed. This movie tells a sensitive story in a direct manner with fine performances by Mahershala Ali and Vigo Mortenson.
"The Favourite" is the bawdy story of Queen Ann (Olivia Coleman) and her right hand person, Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) who run the country in a kind of careening from crisis to crisis manner. Sarah's relative, Abigail (Emma Stone) who is in diminished circumstances, is brought into the court and finds every opportunity to improve her position with the queen. This is a ribald, sexy movie. It is based on truth but the truth has definitely been tampered with to achieve the author's vision. One could draw certain parallels between this movie and some of the bizarre political events that are currently being seen in the world.