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The Wizard of the Kremlin

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This is the 2nd good film l've seen this month. It was only a few weeks ago that l made a video almost mourning the lack of interesting films this year. Well, in the space of a few weeks l have seen not 1 but 2 good films. The first one was The Odyssey. What a great film that was. Christopher Nolan is a great film maker. The 2nd film l saw was The Wizard of the Kremlin. It was good.  Set at the end of the Soviet Union and the rise of Putin this film follows the wizard who is like a right hand man to Putin. It involves Russian politics. I don't know if this person actually existed, but, it makes for a good story and we have all been told about what happens to people in Russia. Quite often it involves a window! Paul Dano is the wizard and Jude Law (who l didn't recognise at first) played Putin. I liked this film and recommend you see it. 4.5 out of 5.  
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Are you waiting for the next Strike novel?

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Do you like the Strike novels by Robert Galbraith?  I do. In February we were told the title of the next book to be released. Sleep tight Evanline is the 9th in the series. I think it is coming out some time this year, but, don't know when. These books are so good. I've read all 8 of them and given them all 5 out 5 stars. Of course Robert Galbraith is the pen name for J. K. Rowling.  She is such a good writer. So l sit here patiently waiting for the next book. Are you waiting with me?
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Do you like Mozart's music?

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This is the music l have been listening to the past few days,  Do you like his music? He showed amazing musical talent from a very early age and spent the rest of his life writing all types of music. Is he your favourite composer?. He's not mine, but, l do like his music. Let me know your favourite Mozart piece.  I love listening to all this different music. It makes the week so much better. Let's start a conversation.
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What does your State Gallery do in Winter?

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My State Gallery does The Winter Masterpiece Exhibition.  and it has been doing so for the past 22 years. This year it is Cartier and your invitation is included. If you want to see the videos l took look at the video.
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No post today

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 I'm not feeling well today so there will be no post today. See you Monday
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Is Michail Glinka the founding father of Russian Classical Music?

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Another composer that l have discovered.  Did Russian Classical Music start with him and did he influence those who followed? A few days ago l had never heard of him. That's the beauty of the course l'm running. It's introducing me to all this wonderful music. If you have time today listen to some of Glinka's music. It's got a lovely melody to it.
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The Odyssey

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It's been slim pickings regarding films this year.  Finally l've been able to see this film in a cinema and it was worth it. Good script, great acting and amazing cinematography. 5 out 5 from me.
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