grover-4 Reviews

Janice Beard (1999)

Good, clean fun.

[6/10 · 28 October 1999]

I was lucky enough to see the première at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Slightly reminiscent of Bridget Jones Diary in its wackiness, it was nothing profound or especially clever, but I couldn't help but have a good laugh.

Patsy Kensit's character should have stayed bitchy. Having her come around was just plain annoying.

Blue Black Permanent (1992)

Oh dear.

[3/10 · 28 October 1999]

Aside from the absolutely beautiful scenery of Orkney, this movie is really not worth watching.

I had been looking forward to seeing this because I was very interested in seeing a film directed by a Scottish woman (there are few) and my film prof told me that the director's short films were brilliant. I was extraordinarily disappointed. It takes place in three time periods, with the most modern one being the most irritating (is it a play? is it a movie?). The plot is nearly non-existent...it has something to do with a family of slightly wacky women who have a tendency to drown, with some attempts to have an evil city/wonderful country seaside conflict, but the effect is extremely muddled.

My advice? Don't bother with this one.

Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)

Really good cheesy fun.

[3 October 1998]

This show is not especially profound, but it is extremely entertaining. I wish I had known so many big words when I was 15. I wish I knew that many now.