Spooky Scary Skeletons (and menu)

As you may have noticed, this blog is not a place where I generally put film reviews or recommendations (except for friends) however I advise you check out the funny, unique and touching film Skeletons, filmed in nearby (for me) Matlock Bath.

I was lucky enough to attend last night and see director Nick Whitfield, a charming and down-to-earth fellow who told us a little of the film's genesis and his experiences.

Himself a theatre director before moving to film, some of his comments led me to contemplate the differences between theatre and film, and the reasons why I have never been drawn to theatre as a career. I think it has something to do with control, memory and closure.

Every night a theatre production is different, with new directions, tensions and strengths, and when it is over it is never really over.

A film is, for better or worse, always exactly what it is and nothing else. Complete, enclosed, a loop which cannot be broken.

A play is a living thing, whereas a film is something preserved in amber. Both are equally beautiful, but I think I know why I hold the preference I do.

Control has always been a big part of working for me, not control of people or content, but control of beginning and ending, times and limitations. But even more important is closure. Things have to be finished.

One of things that thankfully *has* been finished (see how I linked that in), is the menu for Sunday...

SCREENING NOM NOMS

for your delectation

Vol-au-Vents

* Prawn Mayonnaise

* Sausage Meat

* Creamed Mushroom

* Mini Tomato Quiche

* Chicken

Additional Food

* Cocktail Sausages

* Chicken Strips

* Quorn Goujon

* Dips and dipping things

Drinks

* Bucks Fizz

* Various Juices

* Water

Also,

*Cupcakes! With frosting!

They will probably look like this. If I can get purple food colouring.

Now, I know y'all gonna want some of this fine cuisine, however I have to stress again in my Obsessive Compulsive way, your Facebook Attending Status HAS TO BE ACCURATE. If I'm making more or less food than will be needed, things become difficult.

We don't want things to be difficult, do we?

And though it pains me to say, I can't be slaving over a hot stove for 'Maybe Attending'. Just so's you knows :D

Make way for film!

Jim

I Need Direction

Okay, everyone. Here are the important bits!

General Info

Date: Sunday 8th August

Time: 5:30pm to 11:30pm

The address of the gallery is:

Jasmine Cottage

117 Chaddesden Lane

DE21 6LL

And it looks like this.

Directions:

For those getting a Taxi

Ask for Chaddesden Lane; look out on your right hand side for a church. When you see this, ask to stop. On the left hand side of the road, a few feet up from the church, is Jasmine Cottage; you will see signs there saying ‘Art Gallery’ on an adjoining fence. Enter the courtyard through the door in the fence, and follow signs to the gallery.

For those with a Car

The main thing here is to get onto Nottingham Road.

From Derby, the best way to do this is via The Cock Pitt onto St Alkmund’s Way and then head up to Pentagon Roundabout. Take the third exit onto the A52. Carry on into Chaddesden, passing the Cemetery and Fire Station. You will come to a gas station and a row of shops on the LEFT. Immediately after these, turn into the left, which is Chaddesden Lane. Head up here for half a mile, until you see a church on your right hand side. When you see this, find a place to park; probably best to park down Church Lane, also on your right.

Opposite church lane is Jasmine Cottage; you will see signs there saying ‘Art Gallery’ on an adjoining fence. Enter the courtyard through the door in the fence, and follow signs to the gallery.

From Nottingham, I’d check google maps if I were you. I’m tired of writing directions.

For Those Without a Car

Take one of these busses from the Bus Station...

The Indigo

Rainbow 4

to Chaddesden Lane End. The bus will tell you when this stop is, because Trent Barton busses are clever.

If you are coming from Derby, double back from the bus stop, passing the Toby Carvery and take the first right, onto Chaddesden Lane.

If you are coming from Nottingham, cross the road near the nearest traffic lights, walk past the row of shops on your left hand side and head up Chaddesden Lane.

Then carry on up Chaddesden Lane for about half a mile, staying on the left hand side. The going is slightly awkward because the pavement doesn’t carry on constantly on both sides (bad design) but after a while you will pass a church on the right hand side. Just after this you will meet probably the most difficult part of the journey, literally creeping along a wall outside a house to avoid getting squashed.

This, my friends, is what you call a Death Wall.

This house is Jasmine Cottage; when you have finished creeping along the death wall, you will be able to escape into a fenced area. Let yourself in through the door, and you will find yourself in a courtyard. Then simply follow signs to the gallery.

The menu will appear soon!

Remember, if you need to contact me for any reason, write to...

jbmoore@live.co.uk

Also anyone who hasn't got my mobile number can request it.

Make way for film!

Jim