" BELL.... BRANAGH.... THIS WEEK...."

LOVED THIS!

 " FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL"....

THIS "embroidered" story of 1950's American Film Star Gloria Graham's love affair with a much younger guy...made, quite simply, a poignant, brilliant film. 

It starred Jamie Bell with Annette Benning as the dying and beautiful Gloria. 

Set in both Liverpool and L.A....with wonderful supporting roles from Julie Walters....as ageing Liverpudlian mum...plus Kenneth Cranham as her husband...great cameos. 

Very moving indeed throughout...and particularly liked seeing Jamie Bell again. 

Hope we see him more .

ALTOGETHER a stunning film. LOVED IT ( as I've already said...)  

Also saw "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"...

having read the book decades ago....seen other versions ..films/plays etc...

THIS version of Agatha Christie's story was certainly visually fascinating...glorious snowy countryside...colourful characters...with brief glimpses ( too brief in some cases) of well known actors....

eg. Dame Judi ( plus dog).....Olivia Coleman ( plus dog).....Johnny Depp ( plus darkly haunted eyes)....Penelope Cruz ( plus darkly beautiful eyes) ... and the likes of David Jacobi.. ( who I can't help but always picture eating teacakes in a cosy Yorkshire caff. with his " Last Tango In Halifax" wife, lovely Anne Reid! .. 

Disappointed by this film to be honest. Shame! 

Branagh With Express Train....Unfortunately Stationary..... BUT Extremely Mobile Moustache.