Just re-read 1984, for about the 10th time in my lifeI will now re-watch the movie.The book is so absorbing, and so is the story of Orwell and the circumstances surrounding its writing.Its a terrific read for anyone who hasnt, to say life in Orwells 'Oceania' was bleak is an understatement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52wis_sLT1I
I remember taking a girl to that movie as a first movie date. She wasn’t familiar with the book so I told her it was a sort of a love story...
So what happened next Moog ?
Well. I certainly wasn’t allowed to choose movies after that ...
Its actually a great movie, I love John Hurt and Richard Burton. Not 'date' material though
It is a great movie. Wonderfully bleak, disturbing and depressing. It set the tone for the relationship nicely.
I just finished Roger Daltrey's autobiography, Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite. It was great! Like sitting down with him for a cup of coffee and having a nice chat. His writing is simple and easygoing, and he comes across as very down to earth. I would highly recommend it to any Who fan.I liked it 'way better than Pete Townshend's autobiography, which I've had for a few years and still haven't finished.
The Invited, by Jennifer McMahon. Really good; I couldn't put it down.
What didn’t you like about Pete’s? I haven’t read it but I’d have thought he’d be quite interesting. He’s usually quite eloquent and thoughtful in interviews.
He is; in my opinion, though, he tends to go on and on for too long. Don't get me wrong: I love Pete Townshend; I think he's brilliant. However, his book was just a bit too long and rambling for me, and I gave up after the first couple of chapters. Roger's was a much easier read, as was Tony Fletcher's bio of Keith Moon. I'll go back to Pete's book at some point.
If there's one bloke I can't stand it's P Townsend, always seemed completely up himself