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February 25
Highlights included Inside Number 9 at the theatre with Mike, dinner at Mauby in Brockley (what a dinner!), and reading the fantatsic Long Island Compromise.
Blind Rage
Blind Rage (1978)Another heist film watched, and wow - this one is a crazy ride.
Conclave
Conclave (2024)Enjoyed this for what it was, but not sure why the Oscars hype etc.
Long Island Compromise cover
Long Island Compromise- Taffy Brodesser-Akner The best book I've read so far this year.
Long Island Compromise snippet
Long Island Compromise - Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Had to highlight this section!
Alexandra Nurseries
Alexandra Nurseries in Penge A trip down the road to buy plants (and drink tea and eat cake).
Hash Browns
Regency Cafe Hash browns on the side before heading to the Tate for the The 80s: Photographing Britain exhibition.
Mauby restaurant
An extraordinary dinner at Mauby in Brockley - the fried chicken was incredible, but the whole meal was a proper five star experience. Can't wait to go back.
Inside Number 9 the stage show
Brilliant night out with Mike in the West End watching this.
Buster on the sofa
Buster seems pretty settled in to the new place now.
Babygirl
Babygirl (2024) One of two Harris Dickinson films watched this month.
Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness (2022) Finally got round to watching this and really enjoyed it, or at least it stuck with me a lot.
The Gorge
The Gorge (2025) Daft but fun.
Colt Express
Colt ExpressFirst time playing this and it was a good time.
September 5
September 5 (2024) Really liked this - mainly for the analog tv editing techniques. Cameras and glue!