So where to start this blogging adventure? Well, it's a blog about watching films in Edinburgh so I thought I'd kick off with a poll on that theme. I've set one up on the right for you to vote for your favourite film set (not necessarily filmed) in this braw city.
I picked the best films I could think of to include but if you feel I've made an obvious omission please let me know. I don't think I have but prove me wrong.
"What about Journey to the Centre of the Earth?" That's really more set under the city than in it, I would say.
"You've left off Annie Griffin's Festival from 2005 starring Stephen Mangan, Chris O'Dowd, and Daniela Nardini." Yes. Yes I have. By no means the worst way to spend two hours but I've never heard anyone describe it as one of their favourite film. For a reason.
"What about Burke and Hare?" Go away, you're not welcome here.
A near addition was the film below before I was told that the city in question was not Edinburgh. Shame.
Trainspotting just pulling ahead at the moment with 20 votes in so far. So why have you all voted the way you have?
ReplyDeleteI was torn between The Illusionist and Shallow Grave, and plumped for The Illusionist because it had a greater emotional impact on me. I do like that Shallow Grave is basically the Pardoner's Tale though. Wonder if there's any scope for a film /Canterbury Tales crossover course?
ReplyDeleteI went for the Illusionist also, fantastic film, moved me on so many levels.
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