Monday, 4 January 2010

World Cinema

My Mother

"... we went to see a film at the Methodist Chapel. They put up a big screen and there were so many people there. It was Scum Dogs Millionaire and so they had a curry beforehand but I was quite glad that we had eaten before we went because it was all beans, curried beans. Anyway, the film was very good, I thought. It was really loud and I was in tears by the end.

And afterwards there were drinks but of course, NO alcohol so there were no complications."


MasterM

"What do you mean - complications?"

My Mother

"Fighting and so on..."

MasterM

"Fighting!!!"

MasterM is impressed - he has underestimated his grandparents.

15 comments:

Lynn said...

Dang! I wish there were a Methodist chapel around here that had such lively goings-on. Hmmm...the Right Reverend Speechless's church has been looking for fund-raising opportunities; perhaps Movie Night is the answer!! Stay tuned...

kristina said...

Much more exciting than the Methodist church in my neighborhood! K x

Ali said...

Some folks really live life on the edge!

Poshyarns said...

Ahhh, a perfect picture of English life....

Monica said...

... I'm more worried about the consumption of all those beans by people in close proximity to one another and in a confined space...

scary...

Gina said...

I have to confess I was more worried about the beans than the potential of alcohol!

trash said...

When you say 'Scum Dog Millionaire' is that the Tarantino version?

blackbird said...

Fighting?!

I've underestimated his grandparents as well.

Dragonfly said...

Hee hee, the perfect start to my week! Complications - I love it!

Anonymous said...

Never underestimate ...
Best wishes to you all Alice.
Paola

The Coffee Lady said...

Ah, multiculturalism. So rich.

silverpebble said...

We had a Scum Dog once, when Hairy P jumped into a ditch.

Allison said...

OMG I am laughing, I thought I saw that movie . . . but did you see a Methodist version? Did everyone jump up and dance in the pews during the credits (my favorite part!)?

Meggie said...

Priceless!!
Thankyou for a much needed laugh.

Sue said...

Hi Alice, thanks for visiting me, I have laughed my head off on my return journey! Also I just love those texts from your children... and indeed, pretty much everything else... you're bookmarked!