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"Are we all lost stars? Trying to light up the dark."
This is such a sweet film. Comforting, a little bit indy and a little bit mainstream. All this and Mark Ruffalo too : ) I like it a lot. Good for a Monday evening lazing on the sofa.
Just so Sunday. A beautiful treat from Mogwai.
This song was just played on 6 Music and struck me as a little piece of perfection. The strings rise and fall in the background and the palette of the video is just lovely.
I love podcasts. I listen to them all the time while I'm travelling around and while I draw. I discovered the Soundtracking series today while looking for podcasts about La La Land. This interview with the composer of the soundtrack is just wonderful. Really absorbing and the music is woven throughout the conversation. It sounds strange but to me it's amazing to think that the soundtrack had to be created, it sounds like it's always existed.
Having a quiet life doesn't necessarily mean being quiet... Sometimes you just need to have a good dance around your kitchen. Turn it up loud : )
I was reminded of this song on Mary Anne Hobbs' radio show this weekend. So good for a relaxed Sunday. That voice!
Going to the movies is usually a weekend treat or something to do in the evening. There is something that feels so utterly indulgent about going in the middle of the day. It's a bit like skiving off school.
Today, I skived. I went to see the utterly magical La La Land with a lovely friend of mine. It was everything I wanted a film to be. Completely unashamedly romantic which seems rare these days. Nostalgic, amusing, beautiful to look at and emotional. And such a lovely soundtrack. One for lovers of Singing In The Rain, Moulin Rouge, Funny Face and Roman Holiday. And all the better for the fact I saw it at midday when I should have been working. Such a treat.
Part of living a quiet life to me is that absolute cosiness that I feel from watching a familiar film. This film is cheese on toast! And I love it : ) Music & Lyrics stars Hugh Grant as his absolute silliest and a very endearing Drew Barrymore. It's cute and it's totally teenage. Perfect for a Monday movie.
Oh my goodness. This song. So Sunday. I'll just leave this here : )
Today I made Four Corners Lentil Stew and Vanilla Infused Rice Pudding and did some drawing (as always!). This song was a perfect match : )