Posts Tagged ‘Films’

Date Film: Julie & Julia

Monday, September 21st, 2009
Meryl Streep In Julie & Julia

Meryl Streep In Julie & Julia

With its lighthearted humour this feel-good film has all the ingredients for a great date – just make sure you go out for dinner beforehand otherwise you’ll be ravenous by the end!

It’s a female-centric film about food, love and changing your life, with a star performance from Meryl Streep.

Julia Child (Meryl Streep) is a woman who altered the way America cooks, but in 1948 she was just an American woman living in France.  Her husband’s job had brought them to Paris and with her indefatigable spirit, she yearned for something to do. (more…)

Three DVDs For A Date Night In

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

From the moody and mysterious to the darn-right silly, here are three films about love that you and your date can curl up on the sofa to.  Plus we have competition copies to give away!

Two Lovers
Two Lovers is a classical romantic drama set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn with an outstanding performance by Joaquin Phoenix.  It’s a moody, mysterious and gritty film that explores love, romance and the potential tragedy of wanting it all – so if you are looking for an idealized Hollywood romantic drama, this definitely isn’t it!

Joaquin Phoenix stars in the film Two Lovers

Joaquin Phoenix stars in the film Two Lovers

Two Lovers tells the story of Leonard (played by Joaquin Phoenix), an attractive but troubled young man who moves back into his childhood home following a suicide attempt.  While recovering under the watchful eye of his worried but ultimately uncomprehending parents, he encounters two women in quick succession. (more…)