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Hello! Hello! Thank you so much for subscribing! The Newsletter a.k.a The Envelope will not only pack in content from the blog but will also be a curated mix of films, tv shows, books, podcasts & one random curiosity from the internet!
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Film Highlight | Portrait of a Lady on Fire |
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I've yet to write a full blown review of this one but Céline Sciamma's Noémie Merlant starrer probably was the best film of 2020, for me. Minimal dialogue coupled with gorgeous cinematography and radiant performances by the leads make 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' a hauntingly beautiful tale of love, loss and acceptance.
You absolutely must catch this one on Amazon Prime.
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Fun Fact: Sciamma's co-written 'Paris, 13th District' - which has made it to my 10 Films To Look Forward To List - alongside Jacques Audiard and Léa Mysius. |
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TV Highlight | The White Lotus |
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'The White Lotus' is an extremely smart satire with an intriguing genre-bending premise, a dollop of quirk and well rounded characters. This one is still underway - with a 6 episode story arc - and there are still 2 episodes left. It's a good time to jump onboard! Stream it now on Disney Plus Hotstar. |
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Book Highlight | The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue |
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Set in Dublin, during the First World War and at the height of The Great Flu, Emma Donoghue's mesmerisingly vivid and poignant tale is one for the ages. Based almost entirely within the confines of a maternity ward at a hugely understaffed hospital, a nurse and her rather unusual companion try to save the lives of expectant mothers and their children. A bittersweet tale that has huge potential to be adapted as a mini-series, 'The Pull of the Stars' is easily one of my favourite books of all time. |
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August 1, 2021 |
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How I Read Online: An Ode to RSS Aggregators |
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The What An RSS Aggregator is a lean, mean reading- machine which not only helps you pull in content from across the internet but sifts through all the noise, reduces the chances of you having to visit clickbait purgatory and most importantly hands control back to the most important person in your life – YOU! […] |
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July 18, 2021 |
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10 Films to Look Forward to this Year |
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5 Lesser Known Titles That will introduce you to a brand new world of storytelling & filmmaking Following the work of certain artists & performers has always been a fruitful experience, which in turn have led me to some startling discoveries. Here they are, in no particular order. Do look out for these, as the […] |
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Omeleto | The World's Best Short Films |
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I've been watching a lot of short films lately and 'Omeleto' has turned out to be one of the best sources for films from across the globe! Subscribe to the channel! Trust me, you won't regret it. :) |
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