Film & Books

In Review: How to view Arrival: 'Watch. Digest. Leave feeling at peace. Repeat if necessary'

"We need to talk more" Adams states. Given contemporary concerns about migration and controversial comments made during the recent US Presidential election, the film has incredible relevancy. ...

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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....

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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....

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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?...

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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....

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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...

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