Here Today (2021)
CRUMBLIES… Ok. We’re back in dementia territory. But not in the worst of ways. Old Jack here popped on a film without knowing what it was, beyond a Billy Crystal … Continue Reading Here Today (2021)
St. Vincent (2014)
CRUMBLIES… Some films have all the right ingredients: an angry old bugger, a new neighbour with instant tension, a kid who needs the grumpy support of the old bugger and … Continue Reading St. Vincent (2014)
The Leisure Seeker (2018)
CRUMBLIES… There’s a thing goes through the head of Nurse Stabby-Fingers, I’m sure. Apart from the vindictive quality of her bed-baths, a legend in an A Wing stuffed full of … Continue Reading The Leisure Seeker (2018)
Finding your Feet (2017)
CRUMBLIES… Hmmm. Okay, this one is aimed at us with a true and steady hand. Calculating, one might say. For Imelda Staunton and the staff of Hogwarts are old folk, … Continue Reading Finding your Feet (2017)
Late Bloomers (2011)
CRUMBLIES… Sigh. Okay. Deep breath. Late Bloomers. Old Jack, your trusty guide to movies for the old and fading, watched this after young Steve had a go, passed out from … Continue Reading Late Bloomers (2011)
Ghajini (2008)
CRUMBLIES… Wow. I mean…genuinely…wow. That just happened. Watch Ghajini. The 2008 version. You’ll need three hours, but they’ll fly by and I’ll have gotten over my bed-bath. Health took a … Continue Reading Ghajini (2008)
The Olive Tree / El Olivo (2016)
CRUMBLIES… Now here’s an unexpectedly resonant, borderline poetic film where the oldster is the framework for a youngster finding their courage. The trailer made me think it would be about … Continue Reading The Olive Tree / El Olivo (2016)
The Notebook (2004)
CRUMBLIES… Mad Maud has a thing about James Garner. It’s an obsession that sits nicely alongside all her other ones, gets us doused in weekly bouts of The Rockford Files … Continue Reading The Notebook (2004)
Away From Her (2006)
CRUMBLIES… Okay. Deep breath. It’s another Alzheimer’s film. After the emotional journey of Still Alice (2014), old Jack thought he’d go the whole hog and bask in some Julie Christie goodness. … Continue Reading Away From Her (2006)
Still Alice (2014)
CRUMBLIES… And it’s back to “too close for comfort territory”, only this one comes with the worst of catches. It is an Alzheimer’s story, but not the usual that you … Continue Reading Still Alice (2014)
Remember (2015)
CRUMBLIES… Take 2 with Grubby Gert and her Christopher Plummer obsession. This time a thriller-drama-thing and – oh yes – another Plummer-in-the-bath scene. There’s no sappy love story, however, so … Continue Reading Remember (2015)
Is Anybody There? (2008)
CRUMBLIES… Old Jack here has to be careful with the films sometimes. Anything too close to home can trigger panic attacks and shrieking in my ageing colleagues in Doom’s Antechamber. … Continue Reading Is Anybody There? (2008)
Robot & Frank (2012)
CRUMBLIES… This is an unexpected, rather splendid film. And it sticks with being unexpected, the plot twisting in directions that old Jack didn’t see coming. Nothing crass or illogical, mind, … Continue Reading Robot & Frank (2012)
In the Courtyard / Dans La Cour (2014)
CRUMBLIES… Catherine Deneuve. Nuff said, old Jack is in. Oh, the trouble I got into with Mrs Jack for popping to le cinéma français back in the day. Well, Mrs … Continue Reading In the Courtyard / Dans La Cour (2014)
Dotty (2014)
CRUMBLIES… I mentioned the lake down by the woods, didn’t I? Our old care home is grimly set, but with that one lovely place. Before the visitors come, and sidestepping … Continue Reading Dotty (2014)
Quartet (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Okay, this one’s a bit close to home. And, if I’m honest, pissed me off. Not for its qualities, more for what it showed ours not to be. Cos … Continue Reading Quartet (2013)
MOVIE BLETHER - MOVIE REVIEWS FOR YOUR MIDDLE AND... FINAL YEARS 