Seán Costello
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This is a film that takes some surprising turns, not least Sid James popping up as a landlord who won’t stand for any carry-on in his pub.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is a film that takes some surprising turns, not least Sid James popping up as a landlord who won’t stand for any carry-on in his pub.
Yes, would love to know.
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Yes, would love to know.
Oh, thanks for the recommendation.
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Oh, thanks for the recommendation.
Proper existential thrills.
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Proper existential thrills.
Highly recommended. Don’t know Balchin’s work but will investigate.
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Highly recommended. Don’t know Balchin’s work but will investigate.
There’s so much going on here, and yet it all hangs together somehow — helped, as you say, Jacqui, by the great chemistry between the leads. And I wasn’t prepared for the Hurt Locker level of tension towards the end…
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
There’s so much going on here, and yet it all hangs together somehow — helped, as you say, Jacqui, by the great chemistry between the leads. And I wasn’t prepared for the Hurt Locker level of tension towards the end…
I have a lot more of their films to explore but I’m pretty sure this will remain a favourite.
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I have a lot more of their films to explore but I’m pretty sure this will remain a favourite.
Good decision. Ditched Spotify for Tidal three years ago and have no regrets.
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good decision. Ditched Spotify for Tidal three years ago and have no regrets.
Woke up with the song in my head for some reason!
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Woke up with the song in my head for some reason!
Must admit I haven’t read him, but sounds like I should.
November 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Must admit I haven’t read him, but sounds like I should.
Excellent. Quite keen to read it myself now.
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Excellent. Quite keen to read it myself now.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Haven’t read it, but think it might be ‘The Other Place’, the title story in this collection by J.B. Priestley.
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Haven’t read it, but think it might be ‘The Other Place’, the title story in this collection by J.B. Priestley.
Car journeys play a big part in the two novels of hers I’ve read, so will be interested to see how public transport changes the dynamic!
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Car journeys play a big part in the two novels of hers I’ve read, so will be interested to see how public transport changes the dynamic!
With you on the train setting! Will add this one to the list.
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
With you on the train setting! Will add this one to the list.