Last night I watched an unusual film. Unusual because for the entire film there was a total absence of background noise, and especially no ‘whooshes‘. To my delight there was just conversation. Whooshes seem a part and parcel of every film these days, and they annoy me greatly.
However, ‘Mass‘ was one of those different, quirky films that I love to watch when Sam is out. Yes, Sam is at this moment flying to Minneapolis for a week, leaving Stevie to catch up on all the films on our planner that she has been saving for such an occasion.
The venue for the conversation is a room in a church. There is much preparation of the room at the start of the film for the two married couples who will sit at a table and talk through their differences. We don’t know what has gone on with the two couples to start with, but it becomes apparent as the film progresses. I won’t disclose any spoilers, and so you will have to watch the film and find out for yourselves.
There is an awkwardness between the couples at the start; each one trying to be polite and make small talk. As time goes on the real reason for their meeting becomes obvious. Anger flares from one couple, and contrition/guilt from the other couple due to the tragedy that befell all four of them.
Sam would have been yawning, looking at his phone, or would have fallen asleep out of boredom. Not so for Stevie, who sat enthralled throughout. Nice film, albeit a tad depressing, especially if you don’t like whooshes.
P.S: Nice hymn at the end too – ‘Blest be the Ties that Bind‘. I like the sound of gospel choirs.
Chel Owens said:
I’m with you on whooshes. 🙂 It sounds interesting.
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s a whoosh-free zone.
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dgkaye said:
Sounds interesting to me Stevie. Thanks for the recommend! xx
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Stevie Turner said:
I think you’ll like it. x
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dgkaye said:
xx
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petespringerauthor said:
I’ve never heard of this film. I’ll be in Minneapolis in two months. That would have been a kick to have met Sam.
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Stevie Turner said:
It would! He’ll be home again on Saturday. I think you two would get along really well.
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Clive said:
I’ve just watched the trailer for it, which gave away what they were meeting about. I don’t think I’ll bother now!
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Stevie Turner said:
Oh, what a shame they gave it away. I didn’t think of looking at a trailer. I think men would find it boring though.
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Clive said:
I looked for it on YouTube. It’s an official trailer and I was surprised they gave away such a key plot element. I think you could be right: it didn’t appeal to me!
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s very good acting though.
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Clive said:
It looked as though it was. Just a bit dull for my taste, I think.
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Phil Huston said:
If no swooshes were to catch on it would put us swooshmakers out of business!
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beetleypete said:
I had to look it up. Jason Isaacs in in it, and he is usually pretty good.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Stevie Turner said:
It was very well acted by all 4 of them.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
I think i found the trailer on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU56Ns1nXsE
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Stevie Turner said:
It says video is unavailable, but you’ve got the right site though.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Oh sorry, Stevie! I am most time using dedicated proxy servers, so maybe this way i was able to watch the trailer. Tipp: If you are using Firefox as browser app, you can install the app VeePN too. 😉 xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
I’ll have to wait until Sam gets home to have a go at that. He’s my tech support…
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Great solution. You dont need to know it by yourself, when help is around. All for a better Work-Life-Balance! 😉 xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
Indeed.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
I hope you enjoyed the movie. Sounds a little bit mysterious, Stevie! Thanks, for sharing the review. I wish you a nice weekend! xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s different to the usual films served up for sure. Thanks for the re-blog and have a nice weekend too, Michael.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Thanks also for the recommendation, Stevie! xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
You’re welcome.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Thank you very much, Stevie! xx Michael
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Darlene said:
Sounds like a movie I would like.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, it’s for women only I think, lol.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Michael for the re-blog. Your site has disappeared again for me unfortunately.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Ooooh! I will have a look what happend now.
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