Film & Books
In Review: The Light Between Oceans is a great value tear-jerker
The cast are top-drawer in what sounds and feels suspiciously like big budget and classily handled TV movie 'Issue of the week' dross, the sort they made hundreds of back in the 1990's. But it's the best value tearjerker around so is definitely worth a look....
A War breaks out at the Open University in Milton Keynes
This nail-biting Oscar-nominated film has much to say about guilt, grief and accountability, successfully juxtaposing the husband's and wife's stories....
In Review: Is A Street Cat Named Bob purr-fect viewing or fit for the litter tray?
Wrapped up in the positive, upbeat story is plenty of grit to keep even the stoniest of hearts content. The film is actually harsher than you'd expect, making the emotional pay-off at the end all the more life-affirming. Because sometimes, just sometimes, life can throw you a curve ball. Or is that a hair ball?...
Start a new chapter with Milton Keynes Libraries - here's how
MK Libraries tries to match the volunteer’s strengths and experience to the tasks on offer - everything from helping customers set up email accounts to selecting books for our homebound readers....
Sembenel: Your Friday night film at Milton Keynes Gallery
A true-life epic, Sembene! follows an ordinary man who transforms himself into a fearless spokesperson for the marginalized, becoming a hero to millions - and it shows in Milton Keynes this week...
This week's Open Film Society film choice: The Club
Filmed in sombre tones, this is a beautifully acted piece of work......
