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Finding Your Feet (2018)

Posted on January 27, 2019 by rinaross

Two films about old people attracted my attention this week: Finding Your Feet (2018) and Eternity And A Day (1998). I had seen the latter 19-20 years ago but I only remembered the two characters : an old man and a … Continue reading →

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EALING OLDIES NETWORK FILM SESSION

Posted on March 27, 2018 by rinaross

Our March film session at the Ealing Oldies Network was poorly attended due to the snow and treacherous slippery streets. My need to go back home early was imperative. There were only 8 women present and I decided to talk … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A RIDDLE (1980)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by rinaross

10 years ago I put aside, to watch later, the newly released Tell me a Riddle (1980) dvd. I just found it lost amongst some books. I could not resist letting go the boring Xmas preparations and taking a peep … Continue reading →

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AQUARIUS (2016) partial analysis

Posted on November 25, 2017 by rinaross

In The Greater London Pensioner Association newsletter (October 2017) Judith Olley writes about the Representation of Older People on Film. It is refreshing to read about films from an older person’s viewpoint and I picked up two films that I … Continue reading →

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PAULINE AND PAULETTE (2001)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by rinaross

Third film at the Ealing Oldies Network. The 18 people present were enthusiastic. They appreciated the film and the exchange of views at the end was very lively and informed. It was evident that a few had some experience in … Continue reading →

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MOTHER AND SON Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)

Posted on September 20, 2017 by rinaross

Gentleman’s Agreement (1947) I was very surprised when I read Bradshaw’s article a few months ago. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/15/best-picture-oscar-winners-gentlemans-agreement-1947 This film about anti-semitism is not considered as one of Kazan’s best work and Bradshaw’s choice has been criticised. This is not about … Continue reading →

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MARVIN’S ROOM (1996): Love and Care

Posted on July 13, 2017 by rinaross

It is the end of the U3A summer term for the U3A Old Women in Film Group. I had put aside, to consider later, Marvin’s Room (1996) Screenplay by Scott McPherson (1959-1992), based on his own play. With : Diane Keaton … Continue reading →

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AGEISM IN HOLLYWOOD.

Posted on October 2, 2016 by rinaross

I was appalled to read in the Guardian 28/09/16 Short Cuts, under the title Is this a cure for ageist casting disasters?. “a landmark law, effective from next year, in California only, that permits actors to request the removal of … Continue reading →

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PAULINE AND PAULETTE (2001) film group responses

Posted on October 1, 2016 by rinaross

The Brent U3A film group looking at the representation of old women met again for the first session of the academic year. I was sad to note that there were no members of the original group alive anymore. But I … Continue reading →

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Age Spots and Spotlights: Celebrity, Ageing and Performance

Posted on December 11, 2011 by rinaross

An interesting research symposium “Age Spots and Spotlights: Celebrity, Ageing and Performance”. http://agespotsandspotlights.blogspot.com/ I was so pleased to have been invited (on the strength of my blog) by one of the organisers Dr. Deborah Jermyn. Before going to the event … Continue reading →

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