Bright start to this month - saw the finished version of 'Stuck' at Broughton High School (where it was shot). Very impressed - I had thought it would be good, but it's even better than I had hoped. The film score, composed by Graeme's brother, complements the gentle pace of the film beautifully. It's a lovely wee film, and I hope it gets the credit it deserves when it's shown at the Chicago Film Festival later this month.
Went along to see it for a second time at The Filmhouse, where it was screened with some of the latest Pilton Shorts. Those were of the more traditional variety - i.e. drugs and violence - so 'Stuck' stuck out!
However they did show one of their older films that featured Lesley Connolly - I had the pleasure of working with her on North Edinburgh Arts 'Oyster Wars' and we had some great laughs. I have no doubt that we would have worked together again, but it wasn't to be - Lesley died suddenly at a party she held on the closing night of the show. Seeing her on the big screen brought back conflicting emotions - happy memories of the laughs we had on set but sadness that she died as young as she did.
Had to leave before the screening to get to the Playhouse to see 'South Pacific' matinee. Glad I made it - that's a musical that's stood the test of time. Memorable songs and an accomplished cast - great stuff!
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