Finished reading: Disorderly Men by Edward Cahill š
A wonderful exploration of the horrors of the way gay men were persecuted in the 60s before the Stonewall Riots. Explores their internalised homophobia and how it damaged their lives but also the difficult but liberating journey of self discovery and acceptance in the wake of violent oppression.
Second movie about voting in Rome in two days !
Conclave - with wonderful performances from Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and many others.
At the Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn, after dinner at Salty Pidgin.
Incredible black and white Italian feminist film - Thereās Still Tomorrow. At the Lighthouse Cuba with Bill.
First breakfast, Floriditas. (feat. A Noble Ruin (Tatum 2024))
Currently reading: El Cid by Nora Berend š
A very entertaining and informative review of the life and afterlife of Ruy DĆaz (El Cid).
Libro.fm - drm free eBooks supporting local bookshops
Since Iāve deleted my Amazon account entirely, Iāve been looking for a good source of audio books.
Just discovered Libro.fm - where you can buy audio books and support a local bookstore!
You can buy individual eBooks, and/or sign up for a monthly membership; each purchase supports a local bookshop you select.
Hereās a link to Libro.fm.
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Super delicious post movie dinner Supra restaurant.
Wonderful celebration of mum and Dadās (Jan and Terry Baker) 60th wedding anniversary with family!
Back where it started 27 years ago, on our first date at the Embassy cinema. āLA Confidentialā then, āGladiator IIā this time.
