Monday was our first Pearl-free evening in ages. I got very mellow indeed and watched Cave of the Yellow Dog. I adored it. Hardly anything actually happened but it was mesmerising. In some way it was like a documentary but without the irritating voiceover. No Ewan McGregor or Bill Paterson intoning, "The family are now taking down their yurt.."
One of the most enjoyable wildlife documentaries I ever watched was on Portuguese telly with the sound turned down. I think voiceovers are greatly over rated and frequently patronising. But back to that film - I'd definitely recommend it. Maybe have a nice cup of Earl Grey, wee special brownie...
And I read The Shack. A rare read indeed. Not my usual thing at all. It didn't do me a bit of harm and maybe a wee bit of good.
No Ewan McGregor narration??!? I've watched loads of crap-filled movies SOLELY for the Ewan McGregor narration. :)
ReplyDeleteYou like him. You really, really do. Me? I prefer Bill Paterson.
ReplyDeleteNelly, have you watched Winged Migration? it is an amazing film with almost no dialogue except the calls of the birds themselves.
ReplyDeleteI read the Shack recently, too. It was a little "different," right?
I must try and get my hands on that one. Bert would love it I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteYes The Shack was different - I wouldn't normally read a message book like that and at one point I felt like throwing it down but it has made me think about things. Did you like it?
That isn't my usual read either.It was OK, I guess. But I can't say I really liked it. Just not my cuppa tea.
ReplyDeleteWinged Migration came out several years back, maybe five or so. It won some awards so should be easy to find. I keep planning to buy it because it is truly wonderful.