One movie captured the attention of critics at this year's Venice Film Festival. The Queen recounts the week after Princess Diana's death during which Queen Elizabeth II unexpectedly found herself on the wrong side of public opinion. The movie subsequently received a storm of publicity in the UK, largely positive. Last weekend Garry and I decided to see it for ourselves.
It was a wonderful production. Helen Mirren delivers an incredibly convincing portrayal of the British monarch. Her best actress award in Venice was certainly well-earned. Other characters were less convincing, at times descending into cliché caricatures. I thought the portrayal of Cherie Blair was particularly silly.
The Scottish scenery (representing the Balmoral Castle estate) was stunning. So many hillside and valley backdrops reminded me of New Zealand’s South Island. I think we’ll have to add yet another holiday destination to our agenda.
On the home front
No news yet for Garry on the job front. He has had another recruiter contact him this week, making for seven opportunities that have cropped up in the last ten days. He’s also decided to accept full-time employment if the right opportunity presents itself.
Finally, I have shared the catchphrase of a new TV advertisement for the Clearblue digital pregnancy testing kit. The product is promoted as "the most advanced technology you'll ever pee on." Who can argue with brand positioning like that?
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