Girl’s Night Out
Last night a friend asked me to join her for a movie, which I happily did. I am somewhat of a movie adict - having seen loads and always wanting to see more. I even went thorough certain movie phases: There was the Truffaut-phase, the Dogma-phase, the Wong-Kar-Wai-phase… Don’t get me wrong though, I have nothing against a good popcorn-movie and easy entertainment! However the longer lasting pleasure I get out of movies which are a long way away from Hollywood.
One of my favourite directors is Pedro Almodovàr. I have seen his last five films and some older ones, although I like his more recent work better. They all have been so colourful and touching and especially the women portrayed are often very strong despite their circumstances.
For this movie night we chose Volver which has just recently been released and has been highly praised and critically acclaimed already. It is absolutely wonderful and as always Almodovar’s characters are warm-hearted and fighting for what they need most: love, friendship and family. This longing for warmth is always stronger than the tragedys they have experienced along the way. I left the theatre uplifted and happy!
Anne and I had tried the Odeon at Kensinton High Street and we were happy to discover that we have this lovely movie theatre so close by! If you don’t want to make your way into the city this is just the place to go.
Odeon Kensington
263 High Street
London, W8 6NA
0871 426 7067
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The other good thing about this was that we ran into a very cosy little bar called Sopranos. We had been walking up the street to find a Pub after the movie and suddenly we heard live music. We didn’t hesitate long and went down the few steps to be surprised by this comfortable place! There wasn’t an entrance fee and we learned that they have live music every Fridays and Saturdays and sometimes Wednesdays and Thursdays.
It was just a piano player and a male singer but these two were really good! We were lucky to get a table as there were already quite a lot of people there, but it wasn’t too full - just comfortably. It was exactly the right place to go to after you have seen a good film and want to chat a bit before going home.
Sopranos
183 Kensington High Street
London W8 6NA
020 7937 2458
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