Monthly Archives: October 2015

FILM GROUP (Make way for tomorrow)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by rinaross

Believe me, age is not just a number. At 81 I felt that I did not enjoy anymore the stress of organising a film group that was running out of steam and decided to retire. To my delight a younger … Continue reading →

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London Film Festival 2015

Posted on October 17, 2015 by rinaross

I saw two films featuring an old woman at the Festival this year: Grandma (2015 ) ticked all the boxes :  Lily Tomlin,  lesbian relationship,  angry grandmother, women’s liberation, the 70s, odd characters,  good granddaughter/grandmother relationship , difficult one with daughter, teenager … Continue reading →

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The Short Hot Flush Film Festival

Posted on October 12, 2015 by rinaross

I deviate again from the focus of Feature Films to post the report of Jane, member of   Brent U3A  Older Woman in Film Group. The Short Hot Flush Film Festival – Brighton – October 3rd Two women came up … Continue reading →

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Make Way for Tomorrow. Blatant Ageism in film guide.

Posted on October 8, 2015 by rinaross

Make Way For Tomorrow  (MWFT) was added to the America’s National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2010. America’s Film Legacy (2011)  by Daniel Eagan …is a reference guide to the most significant films ever made in the United States. … Continue reading →

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