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.
Posted by alice c at 00:01

15 comments:

  1. LynnJanuary 04, 2010

    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...

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  2. kristinaJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  3. AliJanuary 04, 2010

    Some folks really live life on the edge!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  5. UnknownJanuary 04, 2010

    ... 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...

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  6. GinaJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  7. trashJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  8. blackbirdJanuary 04, 2010

    Fighting?!

    I've underestimated his grandparents as well.

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  9. dragonflyJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  11. The Coffee LadyJanuary 04, 2010

    Ah, multiculturalism. So rich.

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  12. silverpebbleJanuary 04, 2010

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

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  13. AllisonJanuary 04, 2010

    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!)?

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  14. MeggieJanuary 09, 2010

    Priceless!!
    Thankyou for a much needed laugh.

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  15. SueJanuary 16, 2010

    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!

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