Without a doubt,the 'build up' to Let Me Die Quietly has been a long one & finally the movie began to unfold right infront of me.Like the flickering flame of a candle,you simply can't take your eyes away from the screen.
Charles Casillo's character MARIO is a very disturbed human being who sees very vivid scenes from past murders with more troubling visions of ones in the future.The psychic nature of the character is so believable,that throughout the entire run I didn't once think 'That's Charles Casillo' .Mario meets up with a young lady Gabrielle & the two of them embark on a 'relationship' that turns out to have so many twists that you will be left gasping so many times.Gabrielle is played by Dana Perry,whos likeable vunerability is a cover for the twisted 'side' of Gabrielle's 'character'
Let Me Die Quietly is a strong movie with equally strong characters in each & every role.Behind Mario & Gabrielle,the strongest characters were Detective Devlin (Paul Coughlan) & Doctor Avery (Ian Tomaschik) Paul Coughlan's acting as the Detective was very natural & so bang on the mark.
Ian Tomaschik's two-faced playing out of the Doctor couldn't of been any better! He extracted the hidden guilt from Mario in a fashion that shows many sides to his character...But,if I say too much it will give the plot away.LMDQ will leave you shocked at the ending,which even I didn't see coming...i've rarely been left so struck down by the climax of a movie as I have with this one.
written by me!
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Daniel Ryan debut ep!!!!!
Later this month DANIEL RYAN will finally be releasing his debut ep.At this moment in time the e.p has no title but the cd will be a collection of Daniel's favourite songs from the past few years.
This e.p has been a long time coming for Daniel,but without a doubt now is the right time for his songs to be heard by a wider audience!
For those of you unfamiliar with Daniel's music,please visit his page over at myspace (See link below) where you will be able to hear various songs from the man himself.
http://www.myspace.com/danielryaninfo
best wishes
Jacqueline
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Can`t help falling in love with...Jeremiah James
Jeremiah James was always destined to make a solo album one day.It was never a case of ‘if’ it was always going to be ‘when’.
Tupelo showcases JJ’s powerful ‘n’ very atmospheric vocals to perfection...there are no ‘b-sides’ here,this album is wall to wall ‘a-sides’.
When I first heard ‘rumour’ around 16 months ago he was to record an album of his own interpretations of classics there was only one performers name on my lips - ELVIS. Finally when this was confirmed,I knew we were in for something special & unique...Tupelo doesn’t disappoint it delivers!
For those of you out there who’ve only heard JJ with the group “Teatro” this album marks a departure that leads him into the world where he will be able to stand alone as a solo artist & a performer in his own right.
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I want to say a big thankyou to Jeremiah for making this album...it was always going to be your destiny!Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Thoughts from the past 9 months (Carousel)
It only really hit me earlier on this evening when having a ‘quiet’ moment that we’ll never see the show again.
Looking back over the past 9 months,there have been many adventures had,wether it be far up in Scotland or far down in Plymouth or across the way in London.There was even a trip to Manchester along the way somewhere to...Luckily me mama was able to see 2 shows with me(Plymouth & Manchester),but out of those two she really enjoyed Plymouth & I must admit-so did I.That show really was more than worth the long haul down there-I think it was something like 6 hours or so...hell,we’ll never forget that journey home up the A38 & M5-it was mental!
I’ve had a ball at litrally every show I went to,except maybe Manchester...A week in Edinburgh last October kicked off the whole love affair with this show for me.I booked up the entire week(except the Monday) as it was too far to go for one show.I litrally didn’t know what to expect from the show at all,but after the show on the Tuesday night I knew that I had made the right decision-I was litrally blown away.I think me mate will remember the phonecall I made after the first show once I got back to the hotel...ah the memories!
I will admit the prices for the show in the west end put me off going to see it there at first,but come late March I was really beginning to miss hearing Jeremiah’s awesome voice .The show was still very fresh in my mind & it had been going around in my head for a long time. Eventually a couple or so weeks later I booked to see 2 shows one late April day...as many of you will know,once you go to see a west end show,you litrally get bitten by the ‘bug’ and you want to go again!
In London I saw the show as many times over 2 months as I did in Scotland in a week...it would have been great if the show could of gone to the end of its run,but it wasn’t meant to be.Still it went out on a high-I met some fabulous people along the way & I have many amazing memories from the last few months...but the icing on the cake really was hearing Mr James singing his heart out as often as I did…
Here’s to the future!
Looking back over the past 9 months,there have been many adventures had,wether it be far up in Scotland or far down in Plymouth or across the way in London.There was even a trip to Manchester along the way somewhere to...Luckily me mama was able to see 2 shows with me(Plymouth & Manchester),but out of those two she really enjoyed Plymouth & I must admit-so did I.That show really was more than worth the long haul down there-I think it was something like 6 hours or so...hell,we’ll never forget that journey home up the A38 & M5-it was mental!
I’ve had a ball at litrally every show I went to,except maybe Manchester...A week in Edinburgh last October kicked off the whole love affair with this show for me.I booked up the entire week(except the Monday) as it was too far to go for one show.I litrally didn’t know what to expect from the show at all,but after the show on the Tuesday night I knew that I had made the right decision-I was litrally blown away.I think me mate will remember the phonecall I made after the first show once I got back to the hotel...ah the memories!
I will admit the prices for the show in the west end put me off going to see it there at first,but come late March I was really beginning to miss hearing Jeremiah’s awesome voice .The show was still very fresh in my mind & it had been going around in my head for a long time. Eventually a couple or so weeks later I booked to see 2 shows one late April day...as many of you will know,once you go to see a west end show,you litrally get bitten by the ‘bug’ and you want to go again!
In London I saw the show as many times over 2 months as I did in Scotland in a week...it would have been great if the show could of gone to the end of its run,but it wasn’t meant to be.Still it went out on a high-I met some fabulous people along the way & I have many amazing memories from the last few months...but the icing on the cake really was hearing Mr James singing his heart out as often as I did…
Here’s to the future!
Carousel - the final performance - 20.6.09
Carousel - the final performance - 20.6.09
It’s hard to put into words all the emotions that were going around yesterday but as we all took to our seats & settled down for the final show, we all knew we were in for something special.
The entire cast delivered a performance that was graced with perfection but after the break was when the real emotions began to kick in & show.Alexandra Silber’s tears after ‘Billy’ died were very real
Jeremiah delivered a truly outstanding & heartbreaking performance throughout.But even towards the end,during the scene set outside Julie’s cottage for the reprise of “If I Loved You” then soon after at the ‘graduation’ he was very choaked up & his tears were showing...seeing the pain in his face really set me off (I just wanted to hug him right there & then!)
At the curtain call most of the audience rose to their feet and gave the cast the standing ovation they so richly deserved.Over the last 9 months or so each & every one of them has given their all.It’s been a pure joy to see the show as often as I have done so.
It’s hard to put into words all the emotions that were going around yesterday but as we all took to our seats & settled down for the final show, we all knew we were in for something special.
The entire cast delivered a performance that was graced with perfection but after the break was when the real emotions began to kick in & show.Alexandra Silber’s tears after ‘Billy’ died were very real
Jeremiah delivered a truly outstanding & heartbreaking performance throughout.But even towards the end,during the scene set outside Julie’s cottage for the reprise of “If I Loved You” then soon after at the ‘graduation’ he was very choaked up & his tears were showing...seeing the pain in his face really set me off (I just wanted to hug him right there & then!)
At the curtain call most of the audience rose to their feet and gave the cast the standing ovation they so richly deserved.Over the last 9 months or so each & every one of them has given their all.It’s been a pure joy to see the show as often as I have done so.
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Carousel left me misty-eyed...
“Carousel” - May 27th ‘09
It was a fairly warm Tuesday in London,but it was even warmer inside the Savoy Theatre,where in my eyes I saw the best performances of ‘Carousel’ i’ve been lucky enough to see & hear over the last few months.
The afternoon performance was just a little subdued,but only a ‘little’...Jeremiah James & Alexandra Silber-what can you say about these two that i’ve not said already? Their interraction with each other is so believable-the expressions,emotion,tension...i admit the brilliance of the acting & the passion radiating from Alexandra & Jeremiah especially left me very misty-eyed...(inbetween the 2 performances I was walking down the Strand to get a coffee & I was in my own world)
On the stage-Jeremiah is totally committed to the role of Billy Bigelow.I don’t see Jeremiah on that stage-I see Billy Bigelow,that’s how much he’s made the ‘role’ his own.Once he steps off the ‘stage’ he’s back to being Jeremiah James-the very friendly,bubbly guy from America.
After a break it was time to head back into the Savoy…
“If we were any closer we would be on the stage” the guy next to me said to his wife...then he turned to me & asked “Is this show any good?"..."It’s just the best” I answered.
Without a doubt the evening performance was the best performance of the show i’ve seen so far.The entire cast really did ‘raise the bar’ & gave it everything they could give it.Jeremiah was at his supreme best!
Jeremiah you definitly gave it that 150% you spoke of vocally afterwards,as we made our way back to the underground.
I for one,am looking forward with immense interest,as to where the career of ‘Jeremiah James’ is heading…
Thanks for everything,so far…
best wishes Jacqueline
It was a fairly warm Tuesday in London,but it was even warmer inside the Savoy Theatre,where in my eyes I saw the best performances of ‘Carousel’ i’ve been lucky enough to see & hear over the last few months.
The afternoon performance was just a little subdued,but only a ‘little’...Jeremiah James & Alexandra Silber-what can you say about these two that i’ve not said already? Their interraction with each other is so believable-the expressions,emotion,tension...i admit the brilliance of the acting & the passion radiating from Alexandra & Jeremiah especially left me very misty-eyed...(inbetween the 2 performances I was walking down the Strand to get a coffee & I was in my own world)
On the stage-Jeremiah is totally committed to the role of Billy Bigelow.I don’t see Jeremiah on that stage-I see Billy Bigelow,that’s how much he’s made the ‘role’ his own.Once he steps off the ‘stage’ he’s back to being Jeremiah James-the very friendly,bubbly guy from America.
After a break it was time to head back into the Savoy…
“If we were any closer we would be on the stage” the guy next to me said to his wife...then he turned to me & asked “Is this show any good?"..."It’s just the best” I answered.
Without a doubt the evening performance was the best performance of the show i’ve seen so far.The entire cast really did ‘raise the bar’ & gave it everything they could give it.Jeremiah was at his supreme best!
Jeremiah you definitly gave it that 150% you spoke of vocally afterwards,as we made our way back to the underground.
I for one,am looking forward with immense interest,as to where the career of ‘Jeremiah James’ is heading…
Thanks for everything,so far…
best wishes Jacqueline
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
A brief encounter with Jeremiah James - April 09
CAROUSEL - Savoy Theatre - London 30th April 2009
After a break where I didn’t see the show for a few weeks I was excited about finally seeing two performances on the same day & in the capital...my first trip to the theatre in London. Going to see a show is a ‘lottery’ as for a few days before I was wondering to myself if everyone was in good health(thanks Zak!) and I would get to hear the main cast...but all was good,I settled into my seat...let the shows begin! For an afternoon performance the theatre was over 75% full & the atmosphere was pretty good! Jeremiah & Alexandra(Silber) without a doubt,are the perfect ‘stage’ couple! They compliment each other when they share the stage-they bounce off each other so, so well.Individually they’re two different characters...Alexandra’s voice is crystal clear,but then there’s the heart stopping moment when Jeremiah sings on his own during “If I loved You” then later on for “Soliloquy"-after Billy realises that he’s going to be a father.Jeremiah’s vocals are outstanding & if anything,he’s getting better-he’s tweaked the voice & is now sounding more american than ever(I said similar to him after the show).He’s made the role of ‘Billy’ his… Since the show was a touring-show last year,there have been slight alterations (to the set in general,lines have been altered,etc,etc...they were obvious to me, but everything is for the better without a doubt!) Of course,the rest of the cast must be given a mention...Lauren Hood is extremely comical in the role of ‘Carrie’,Diana Kent as ‘Mrs Mullin’ (the scenes she does with Jeremiah are so,so funny if I may say so...esp. when he’s ‘Bounced’ ),Graham Macduff as ‘Jigger’-the bad-boy...he’s one of those men who has such a tremendous stage presence without having to utter a word...whoever picked out the entire cast for this show way back last year got it spot-on!
best wishes
Jacqueline
After a break where I didn’t see the show for a few weeks I was excited about finally seeing two performances on the same day & in the capital...my first trip to the theatre in London. Going to see a show is a ‘lottery’ as for a few days before I was wondering to myself if everyone was in good health(thanks Zak!) and I would get to hear the main cast...but all was good,I settled into my seat...let the shows begin! For an afternoon performance the theatre was over 75% full & the atmosphere was pretty good! Jeremiah & Alexandra(Silber) without a doubt,are the perfect ‘stage’ couple! They compliment each other when they share the stage-they bounce off each other so, so well.Individually they’re two different characters...Alexandra’s voice is crystal clear,but then there’s the heart stopping moment when Jeremiah sings on his own during “If I loved You” then later on for “Soliloquy"-after Billy realises that he’s going to be a father.Jeremiah’s vocals are outstanding & if anything,he’s getting better-he’s tweaked the voice & is now sounding more american than ever(I said similar to him after the show).He’s made the role of ‘Billy’ his… Since the show was a touring-show last year,there have been slight alterations (to the set in general,lines have been altered,etc,etc...they were obvious to me, but everything is for the better without a doubt!) Of course,the rest of the cast must be given a mention...Lauren Hood is extremely comical in the role of ‘Carrie’,Diana Kent as ‘Mrs Mullin’ (the scenes she does with Jeremiah are so,so funny if I may say so...esp. when he’s ‘Bounced’ ),Graham Macduff as ‘Jigger’-the bad-boy...he’s one of those men who has such a tremendous stage presence without having to utter a word...whoever picked out the entire cast for this show way back last year got it spot-on!
best wishes
Jacqueline
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