The Chorus Film Review
The chorus ‘Les Choristes’ is a charming and inspirational film about a teacher who moves to a boarding school for ‘misbehaving boys’ and encourages them to form a choir. It may sound rather formulaic – in the mould of Dead Poet’s society: bad pupils – good teacher – everyone happy in the end. But, it [...]
The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law is one of the funniest films I’ve seen in quite a while. It is beautifully scripted, classic British comedy. Their are strong influences of the Ealing comedies with a touch of Pythonesque humour. The characterizations are brilliant and the acting top notch. The traditional British London crime mobs are [...]
Football Fans Agree ‘Referee had the better view’
Despite losing 2-1 to a last minute penalty, Arsenal fans were united in their view that the referee made the correct view in awarding the debatable last minute penalty. As one Arsenal fan says: “Well from where I was, it looked like there was no contact and Ronaldo just took a dive. But, you’ve got [...]
The English Tea Shop
Every country has their speciality. The Italians have their coffee. The French have their boulangerie’s (fresh bread twice a day), The American’s have their Diners and McDonalds. With the English it is the traditional tea shop. These are some characteristics of an English tea shop: People speak quietly. ‘Children should be seen and not heard’ [...]
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was an intriguing and inspirational figure. In truth I wouldn’t have thought much about him, but my Spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy saw in him some very illumining qualities. Netaji braved all To build a Heaven Even in hell’s despair. – Sri Chinmoy [1] In particular Netaji embodied great heroism and had [...]