It’s been quite a while since Sharon and I visited the cinema. I think that the last great film we saw there was Sceptre, featuring Daniel Craig in his 4th appearance as James Bond. We loved the opening scenes of ‘Day of the Dead’ in Mexico City, they really set up the film.
We also enjoyed the opening (or very early) scenes from Les Miserables …. and ….
Nevertheless, we have been to the cinema twice this week. Our first visit, on Monday was to see the newly released film version of Dune, Frank Herbert’s classic 60’s Sci-Fi tome. I’d devoured the book (more than once) way back in the 70’s/80’s but had been disappointed with the only other film version of the book – released in 1984. Featuring Sting, I found David Lynch’s Dune massively underwhelming.
However, close attention to Facebook posts by Ben (and the comments that followed) made me interested in seeing this new version. Sharon was up for it too, so off we popped. In preparation (knowing that the film only covered the first two parts of the first book), I’d quickly re-read parts one and two of the book and have since completed part three. It all makes much more sense now – all these years on. Cracking film, we can’t wait for part two.
Which is not what we felt about the James Bond film No Time To Die, which was dire. Dire might be a little strong but it had none of the pazzazz of Spectre or Skyfall, and a very weak storyline. AND, whereas for Dune, we had the cinema (almost) to ourselves, we had to suffer at least another dozen people in the auditorium with us! Tschhh!!! – Meercat Movie goers.
Title is meant to say flims.
Saturday Walks 