Daley

2024

★★★½ Watched

An interesting documentary about a genuine British sporting legend.

Great to relive his sporting achievements. There is some wonderful footage here of Daley's triumphs in Moscow and Los Angeles - wow, that amazing third discus throw - when the going gets tough etc. Lovely to see these on the big screen - an improvement on the black and white portable TV that I first saw these images on. Although, like many of my age, I cherish those memories!

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The Father

2020

★★★★ Watched

Finally managed to get back to a cinema - first time in 9 months! Almost certainly the longest period in my adult life away from the big screen....

Found this an emotionally overwhelming experience. Such a sad story. A draining focus on a mental condition that not only robs you of your current health - but your memories, sense of self and history too.

It was hard to keep the tears at bay.

Fabulous acting all round. There is such…