There is quite a lot of film choice here for you so Enjoy!!!
Are you struggling to purchase Christmas Gifts for Them Men in Your life or for yourself?
Found this webstore that is a lifesaver.
Worth a browse.
Also had a really good laugh.
As well as Cool Gifts their are traditional gifts for men that I couldn’t find either.
We are ordering from it so let you know how we do.
Click the link below for a browse & shop:
menkind.co.uk/christmas-gift-ideas
(I’m not on commission and I don’t get paid just helping out like Santas little helper lol!!!)
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Just noticed Bad Santa is on special offer at Amazon.
It was £7.99, but we got if for £4.99.
You can watch it whenever you want if you purchase it, but I’m loading it into Christmas TV if you would prefer to watch it then.
Bad Santa
GOLDEN GLOBE® nominee
Two criminals disguise themselves as St. Nick and an elf.
Or You Tube
Movie of the week
Dulcima is a 1971 British drama film directed by Frank Nesbitt. It was entered into the 21st Berlin International Film Festival.[1] The story revolves around a love triangle: a farmer, his housekeeper and the handsome neighbour.
(This made my review of the year 2024)
Friday
Samantha is stalked by a murderer but no-one believes her until her dark past is revealed. Eventually, the bodies are found and Samantha is is brought to trial – but will she walk out a free woman?
A strange woman runs a boardinghouse whose tenants–mostly misfits and others who won’t be missed–begin dying off or simply disappearing. She still cashes their government benefit checks even after they’re gone, and it turns out that disappearing tenants aren’t the only weird things that are going on in that house.
A hunter is captured by a hostile tribe who takes him to a prehistoric land ruled by Brunette Amazon women. When he is thrown into a dungeon, he breaks his manacles to free a beautiful blonde slave.
The Hollies – BBC IN CONCERT 1969
Saturday
Walk Club
amazon.com/Kathy-Smith-Matrix-Method
Nutcracker is a 1982 British drama film directed by Anwar Kawadri and starring Joan Collins, Carol White and Paul Nicholas. Set during the Cold War, the story concerns a Soviet ballerina who attempts to defect to the West and settle in London. November 1984 (U.S.)
You Tube Premiere (TCM) From the year 2010 brings you the Comedy film “Village of Daughters” Storyline -Traveling salesman Herbert Harris arrives in an isolated Italian village. The local women avidly pursue him, the sole remaining bachelor since most men have moved away for work. Complete Cast & Crew Starring, Eric Sykes – as Herbert Harris, Scilla Gabel – as Angelina Vimercati, John Le Mesurier – Don Calogere, Gregoire Asian – as Gastoni, Warren Mitchell – as Puccelli, Anthony Morton – as Spartaco, Eric Pohlmann – as Marcio, Edwin Richfield – as Balbino, Bernard Golman – as Passoti, Yvonne Romain – as Annunzata Gastoni, Jill Carson – as Giola, Spartaco, Talitha Pol – as Spartaco, Bettine Le Beau – as Alisa Marcio Dalia Penn – as Sophia Balbino, Carol White – as Natasia Passoti, Ina De La Haye – Maria Gastoni, Golda Casimie – as Carlotta Passoti, Eileen Way – as Gloria Balbino, Peter Elliot – as Ludovici, Martin Landis – as Faccino, Victor Rietti – as Luigi, Peter Illing – as Alfredo Predati, Roger Delgado – as Francisco Predati, Raoul Alkazzi – as Giovanni Predati, Graham Stark – as The Postman, Mario Farizi – as Antonio Durigo, Martin Benson – as The 1st Pickpocket, George Pastell – as The 2nd Pickpocket, Harold Kasket – as The Bus Driver, Sally Douglas – as The Glamorous Daughter in the crowd and Fred Wood – as The Villager in the crowd. Directed by George Pollock. Released March 13, 1962 in London.
Herbert Harris is a poor traveling salesman who is forced off the bus at a remote Italian village because he has no more money for the fare. There, he finds many single and attractive women who all pursue him madly. Unbeknownst to him, the villagers have a dilemma. Antonio is a wealthy businessman in London who, in accordance with his father’s wish, has decided to marry a woman from his ancestral village. He writes to the mayor and asks him to choose. The mayor wants to select his daughter Annun
Satirical British comedy about a man who decides that his wealthy lifestyle is not for him and attempts to return to impoverishment – with surprising results.
I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname (1967)
The Dentist’s Dinner Dance (1989)
The story of the relationship between a young single mother and an insecure rock star.
Made is a 1972 British drama film directed by John Mackenzie. It revolves around the story of a relationship between a young single mother, played by Carol White, and an insecure rock star, played by singer Roy Harper. Director John Mackenzie later called it “a mess”.
Mrs. Cragg works as a charwoman for retired Colonel Whitforth and as a cleaner at an office block in London. It is whilst doing her office cleaning that she retrieves a cigar discarded by financier James Ryder as a gift for the Colonel, wrapping it in a scrap of paper. The Colonel discovers that the scrap of paper is actually a telegram containing details about a City takeover bid that has fallen through. He unscrupulously uses this insider information to make £5,000 on the stock exchange, which he offers to share equally with Mrs. Cragg.
When a cosmetics salesman’s 1959 Ford Anglia gets stolen, he goes from pillar to post to get it back. The police do not assist him much, so he takes the matters in his own hands.
Deleted by Daily Motion
Gaolbreak is a 1962 British second feature[1] crime film directed by Francis Searle and starring Peter Reynolds, Avice Landone and Carol White.[2] The film was released as a supporting feature to Tiara Tahiti (1962).[3] Plot A family of thieves plan a jewellery store robbery. One of them is the safecracking expert, and when he is arrested and jailed, they spring him from prison so he can take part in the job.
Tiara Tahiti 1962 with John Mills and James Mason
Clifford Southey is a clerk at a brokerage firm who is promoted to lieutenant colonel during the war. His subordinate officer, Captain Brett Aimsley, was a partner at Southey’s firm. Popular and charismatic, Capt. Aimsley is everything Col. Southey is not, but aspires to be. Unfortunately money is Aimsley’s weakness. His profligacy sees him removed from Southey’s command.
Some time after the war, Aimsley’s comfortable exile in Tahiti is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his old adversary, now director of a hotel chain looking to expand into the burgeoning South Seas market.
The Squeeze is a 1977 British crime thriller film. It features Stacy Keach, David Hemmings, Edward Fox, Carol White, Stephen Boyd, and Freddie Starr. A dangerous, violent gang kidnaps a woman and her daughter to extort money from her rich husband. He and her down-on-his-luck ex-cop. ex-husband decide to deal with the kidnappers themselves.
A Hard Day’s Night Original Version (1964)
The Beatles travel from Liverpool to London to perform various concerts. However, things take a dramatic turn as they realise that their drummer, Ringo, has gone missing.
A Hard Day’s Night is a 1964 musical comedy film starring the English rock band the Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – during the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, it was written by Alun Owen and originally released by United Artists.[3] The film portrays 36 hours in the lives of the group as they prepare for a television performance.
New for this year:
Sunday
You might feel like salad after last week lol!!!
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We have opted for Spanish Weekend and are having omelette and chips.
You can have Tequilla Rose with Spanish Evening.
Enjoy!!!
Sunday Matinee
An Alligator Named Daisy is a 1955 British comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Donald Sinden, Jeannie Carson, James Robertson Justice, Diana Dors, Roland Culver and Stanley Holloway.[1] It was written by Jack Davies based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Charles Terrot.
The picture was directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Mike Todd, with Kevin McClory and William Cameron Menzies as associate producers. The screenplay, based on the classic 1873 novel of the same name by Jules Verne, was written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman. The music score was composed by Victor Young, and the Todd-AO 70 mm cinematography (printed in Technicolor) was by Lionel Lindo.
Around the World in 80 Days 1956 Full Movie Starring David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, Robert Newton, 45+ film star cameo appearances G ‧ Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy ‧ 3h 4m Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman’s club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery. Director: Michael Anderson * Based on the classic 1873 novel of the same name by Jules Verne
Around the World in 80 Days 1956
This is 3 hours long so you could watch it in the week too.
The Wednesday Play; Cathy Come Home
“The Wednesday Play” Cathy Come Home
Summary: Cathy loses her home, husband and eventually her child through the inflexibility of the British welfare system.
Directed by: Ken Loach
Actors: Carol White, Ray Brooks, Winifred Dennis
Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Release Date: Episode aired 28 March 1969
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Cathy loses her home, husband and eventually her child through the inflexibility of the British welfare system.
BBC – Cathy Come Home (Soundtrack)
The 39 Steps is a 1959 British thriller film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring Kenneth More and Taina Elg.[1] Produced by Betty Box, it is a remake of the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film, loosely based on the 1915 novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan.
The Man Who Had Power Over Women is a 1970 British comedy film directed by John Krish and starring Rod Taylor, Carol White and James Booth.[2] A successful talent agent grows disenchanted with his life and begins an affair with his best friend’s wife.
The Man Who Had Power Over Women (1970)
Cathy Palmer (Carol White) cancels her engagement to Kenneth Daly (Scott Hylands) and aborts their unborn child after discovering Kenneth’s dark mental condition. When Cathy falls in love with aspiring politician Jack Byrnes (Paul Burke) and becomes pregnant again, she assumes that her life is rid of her terrifying ex-fiancé for good. But when Kenneth stalks Cathy and demands revenge, Cathy must fight for her life as well as the life of her baby.
Some Call It Loving, also known as Sleeping Beauty, is a 1973 romantic mystery erotic drama film written, produced and directed by James B. Harris and starring Zalman King, Carol White, Tisa Farrow and Richard Pryor. It is based on a short story by John Collier.
Alan Bates stars as a Russian peasant who refuses to make a false murder confession in this riveting adaptation of Bernard Malamud’s seminal novel.
Nell Dunn’s play about three working class young women who live, work and play in Battersea.
Poor Cow (1967) Terence Stamp, Carol White, John Bindon
A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices, she has a child with an abusive thief at a young age who quickly ends up in prison. One day, her son goes missing and she briefly comes to grips with what is most important to her.
Conclusion
Next weekend is the 2nd week in December build up to christmas.
Hopefully get you in the mood for present buying, food and Drink ideas for christmas and your Christmas Wardrobe.
Have a lovely weekend.
Saphire
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