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Lovely Pink Sapphire Ring

…with 10 eye-clean diamonds. Selling with 50% being donated to Breast Cancer Care. Bid with confidence that the diamonds are ethically-sourced too. I no longer wear this ring, so now it deserves a new home.

August 2017

RECOMMENDED VIEWING ON CATCH-UP TV:  “MURDERED FOR BEING DIFFERENT”

If you haven’t yet seen Murdered For Being Different, which was first shown on July 13th, we highly recommend this drama. Starring Abigail Lawrie and Nico Mirallegro, it tells the true story of the hate-crime murder of 20-year-old Sophie Lancaster who in 2007 was kicked to death in a park by a gang. Her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, was also severely beaten and ended up in a coma. The two of them were attacked because they were dressed as goths. Abigail and Nico have great chemistry on screen during the drama, which poignantly juxtaposes scenes of Sophie and Robert’s happy, romantic relationship against the horrific attack which killed Sophie and left Rob with multiple injuries.

The cast give some superbly real performances, and Sally Lindsay is worth mentioning for her empathic portrayal of Robert’s mum, Tracy Maltby, especially in the hospital scenes with her son.

This drama needed to be aired, if only to raise awareness of hate crime which singles young people out for the way they dress, and bullying of any kind, for that matter. It is a fitting and beautiful tribute to Sophie Lancaster, her intelligence and creative talents; and the happy three year relationship she had with Robert Maltby. 

If you would like to see this drama there are still three months left to view it on BBC iPlayer See link below, where you can also find clips and interviews:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0559fd8

New Movies For August 2017:

Final Portrait

The story of Swiss painter and sculptor Alberto Giacometti.Director: Stanley TucciWriter: Stanley TucciStars: Armie Hammer, Geoffrey Rush, Clémence Poésy | See full cast & crew at IMDb

Atomic Blonde

An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. Have a look at all the trailers on YouTube and we guarantee you’ll want to see this movie. In UK Cinemas August 9th.

The Ghoul

A homicide detective goes undercover as a patient, to investigate a psychotherapist he believes to be linked to a strange double murder. As the therapy sessions continue, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur. In UK Cinemas and on-demand August 4th.

Bollywood Movies for August 2017

Jab Harry Met Sejal

Jab Harry Met Sejal is a Bollywood romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles.

The Rally 

The Rally is Paploo’s race to become the next champion of the reckless and daunting Himalayan rally. He finds himself stuck between choosing his ambition or love for the girl who swept him off his feet, Bubble. Starring: Mirza and Arshin Mehta. Released August 4th.

Yeh Hai India

YEH HAI INDIA is the story of an NRI guy and his journey to find the reality of a nation that is widely known as the land of snake charmers in the West and a country of love eat and pray in East. It’s a journey of self-discovery and exploring the untold unsung truth of INDIA. Witness the journey of glory and pride with Micky. Written & Directed by Lom Harsh Starring: Gavie Chahal, Deana Uppal, Antara Banerjee, Mohan Agashe, Mohan Joshi, Surendra Pal Singh, Jan Bostock and Major Bikramjeet. Released August 4th. 

View trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RftrD49jqMc

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July 2017

Set to be a TV Drama Multi-Award Winner: The Handmaid’s Tale

If any book deserves the in-depth dramatisation of a TV series, it’s The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood; and this TV series on Hulu and Channel 4 truly delivers. Set in a future dystopian nightmare, The Handmaid’s Tale follows the story of Offred, a woman who was captured, separated from her husband and son; and forced to live a life of (sex) slavery, to have babies for the barren wives of powerful rich men. It’s a very tense kind of futuristic thriller / horror story, which has some shocking things added by the TV series. Those additions bring the book bang up to date, and make us realise that if we do not guard our civilization’s freedoms, such a future might not be too far away.

Offred is brilliantly played by actress Elizabeth Moss, who keeps your attention by saying so much with her face even when silent in a scene. When in line with other handmaids, her rebellious demeanour is subtle but always there, in the intelligence of her eyes or a dour sidelong glance at the “aunties” who control the fertile women.

It’s also worth mentioning the powerful, visceral performance of Alexis Bledel, who plays Ofglen / Ofsteven, a character who (without giving away any specific spoiler) goes through some grievous things that no woman should ever be forced to endure.

I am also very impressed with Ann Dowd, who plays Aunt Lydia with a chilling mixture of softly-spoken kindness alternating with sudden cruelty, exerting control on her handmaids with seamless ease. She portrays not a stereotypical villain; rather a woman who is doing her professional duty, whilst trying to be a kind “auntie” figure at the same time, as if she knows how the handmaids suffer; but does not wish to risk her job by being too sympathetic towards them. At times, she exudes an air of terrifying menace even while speaking softly to her charges. She seems at times like a cross between a school headmistress and a Gestapo commander. It’s fascinating, mesmerising and absolutely spine-chilling. Yet the crazy thing is, she looks so much more pleasant and prettier in her IMDb photos, that you might even walk past her in the street without knowing her, even after watching the show. This is the magic of acting of course; to be able to completely change yourself into someone else.

As depressing as the story can sometimes be, The Handmaid’s Tale is full of awesome suspense, with an undercurrent of fragile hopes for a better future for Offred and her friends. If you haven’t seen it yet, seek it out on catch-up TV and I promise you will be gripped from the start.

Sara Russell (pinkyandrexa) for The Pinky Pictographic

PARENTAL ADVISORY: Contains sex, violence and adult language.

New Movies For July 2017:

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner- blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.

Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.   Released Friday 21st July.

The Gracefield Incident

Matt, a video game developer, embeds an iPhone camera into his prosthetic eye to secretly record and document a weekend with friends in a luxurious mountain top cabin. The weekend takes a terrifying turn when a meteorite crashes the party forcing everyone to face the darkest, screaming nightmare while somehow connecting life, love, and loss in a twist of fear. Sci fi thriller.  Released Friday 21st July.

Girls Trip

(Comedy) When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there’s enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

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Brabhipedia

Romantic comedy, starring :- Nitin Sharma, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Gireesh Sahedev, Meghana Naidu, Rajkumar Kanojia, Divya Unny, Madhurani. Released 6th July.

Mubarakan

Karan and Charan are identical twins who through a twist of fate end up becoming cousins. One brought up in Chandigarh and the other in London, they are as different as brothers can be. The fun starts when their families start searching for a bride for them, unknown to the fact that they already have girlfriends. Will their genius uncle, Kartar be able to get them out of this mess or create more confusion? Watch the madness unfold this monsoon. It’s time to meet the craziest family in town! It’s MUBARAKAN time! Editor’s note: a proper Bollywood movie with plenty of spectacular singing and dancing. Released: 7th July.

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BBC Breakfast Interview - Nico Mirallegro & Rillington Place. 

This was hand-knotted by me, white topaz crown added, Pearl-set silver box clasp added, and listed in my Etsy shop Nylissa, for under £180. Only one was ever made. Take a look...