It’s almost Christmas... yippeee! So here’s a round up to keep you entertained for crimbo period while you lie on the sofa and stuff your face with Quality Street!
FILM...
Alright it’s not that festive but 'Monsters' by young British filmmaker Gareth Edwards is a seamless blending of romance, road movie and a monster flick (so perfect for you and him). Shot guerrilla-style in South America it's about a frustrated photojournalist Andrew Kaulder (Scoot McNairy) that must escort his boss’s daughter, Sam (Whitney Able) across a quarantined ‘infected zone’ filled with squid-like aliens. That explanation doesn't do it justice - but see this clip below to get a better idea. This gorgeous film is undoubtedly one of my favourite films of 2010. I can't say it more: Go. Watch. It.
READ...
Just because it’s the season to eat eat eat, I’m recommending a bit of food porn in the form of The French Menu Cookbook, by the American food writer Richard Olney, for my book of the week . A beautifully written celebration of French food and wine, it’s jam-packed with inspirational seasonal menus. Originally published in 1970, it’s still an instant kitchen classic with recipes from a simple Provencal lunch to an informal autumn dinner, and even a gorgeous festive meal for two. Yum yum!
TV...
Alright here’s my guiltiest pleasure of the season, but that’s what crimbo is all about isn’t it? Picture this: the fire is burning, there are presents under the tree, Nanny Pat is cooking, Arg's in a festive knitted jumper and Harry has a new 80's David Bowie hairdo. Can you guess? It’s Christmas in Essex! The cast return for the show's festive special, The Only Way Is EsseXmas, being shown on Christmas Eve, ITV2 at 9pm. I’ve got to be honest - I’m actually now slightly more excited about Christmas eve than I am about Christmas day!
So let me know what you’ll be watching over the holiday period by commenting below - and most of all Merry Christmas to you all!
FILM...
Alright it’s not that festive but 'Monsters' by young British filmmaker Gareth Edwards is a seamless blending of romance, road movie and a monster flick (so perfect for you and him). Shot guerrilla-style in South America it's about a frustrated photojournalist Andrew Kaulder (Scoot McNairy) that must escort his boss’s daughter, Sam (Whitney Able) across a quarantined ‘infected zone’ filled with squid-like aliens. That explanation doesn't do it justice - but see this clip below to get a better idea. This gorgeous film is undoubtedly one of my favourite films of 2010. I can't say it more: Go. Watch. It.
READ...
Just because it’s the season to eat eat eat, I’m recommending a bit of food porn in the form of The French Menu Cookbook, by the American food writer Richard Olney, for my book of the week . A beautifully written celebration of French food and wine, it’s jam-packed with inspirational seasonal menus. Originally published in 1970, it’s still an instant kitchen classic with recipes from a simple Provencal lunch to an informal autumn dinner, and even a gorgeous festive meal for two. Yum yum!
TV...
Alright here’s my guiltiest pleasure of the season, but that’s what crimbo is all about isn’t it? Picture this: the fire is burning, there are presents under the tree, Nanny Pat is cooking, Arg's in a festive knitted jumper and Harry has a new 80's David Bowie hairdo. Can you guess? It’s Christmas in Essex! The cast return for the show's festive special, The Only Way Is EsseXmas, being shown on Christmas Eve, ITV2 at 9pm. I’ve got to be honest - I’m actually now slightly more excited about Christmas eve than I am about Christmas day!
So let me know what you’ll be watching over the holiday period by commenting below - and most of all Merry Christmas to you all!
