Civil War

 My sister came this morning and did the garden. I left her to it as I had a counselling session then planned to go to the cinema. The garden looks lovely and will burst into colour next month





I got into Chester a little early, so went to the Storyhouse to have brunch. kedgeree and crinkle chips 
Bloody lovely it was too.






On my nephew’s suggestion I went to see the drama Civil War which, as it turned out was an inspired choice. Set in  a civil war in modern day USA, we follow the fortunes of four war reporters ( two Journalists and two photographers played by Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Caylee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson) Each character is essentially a representation of a whole person, each one showing a recognised facet of someone who has lived man’s inhumanity. So Dunst is the PTSD sufferer who has seen too much, Moura the thrill seeker, Spaeny the rookie and Henderson the old lag who cannot retire even though he is well past his sell by date.
Together the group travel from war torn New York to Washington  to see the President deposed from office , and it’s a grim and terrifying journey where anarchy reigns and life is very cheap indeed . director Alex Garland cranks up the tension until the very end of this unexpected gem of a movie 
Not an easy watch, but an important one.

53 comments:

  1. Barbara Anne3:55 pm

    Your garden looks lovely and I'd welcome Janet and her skills here. Might she come?!
    What a day of accomplishhments you've had but I think I'd have to skip the movie given the tension in these United States. It's already sad, worrisome, and scary.

    Hugs!

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    1. The film reminded me of The Crucible
      Where petty local spats before the war were carried out in deadly action , after it

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  2. Was thinking about seeing this - I quite like Dystopian future stuff!

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    1. Well Sue , you’d love the movie

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    2. Sarah8:44 pm

      We've just finished watching Fallout on Netflix Sue, that was certainly a dystopian eye opener 😳 x

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  3. I didn't know what kedgeree was but I Googled it and now I know. I learn something everyday from the blogs I read.
    I with Barbara Anne - I am already too worried about my country!

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    1. The realism of the film gave me chills too.. as for kedgeree , my version has a Middle Eastern twist on it rather than an Indian

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  4. Beautiful garden John. I don't think I could watch that film. I am already feeling edgy and though the end is nigh! A civil war in London seems to be a fingertip touch away if you believe all the news and social media outlets.

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    1. Steady Simone steady ! Common sense will prevail

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  5. Anonymous5:25 pm

    It opened last week here and I saw it last Friday. I agree with you - a hard watch but boy is it exciting but raw. Scary given Trump’s resurrection .

    Lee

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    1. The storming of DC Congress was a bleak dark time

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  6. I saw the movie last week, and it's certainly all that is advertised.
    While one has to suspend looking for accuracy and probability (Texas and California would never be linked together willingly), and it omits entirely what having the military involved would be like (missals, jet fighters, B52 strikes, and of course tactical nuclear weapons), what i does show is the real and present hatred of the 'other' in the US now. It's real, and it's there.

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    1. Anonymous6:16 pm

      I saw it last week too and the Texas / California thing jarred too. I found it frightening because I could actually feel for once in my life, that it could actually happen

      Keith

      Xx

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    2. I missed that reference
      But I found the petty jealousy’s and rural atrocities chilling

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    3. And Keith the realism was sobering , especially as trump is back on the sidelines

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  7. OK, I'm sold! We'll go see it!

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    1. Let me know what you think, and yes I will message you about meeting up

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  8. Anonymous5:58 pm

    Glad your garden will give you such pleasure John. I would not be able to view that movie. My country is in a very dark place. - Jackie

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    1. It’s given me more pleasure ever since Janet looks after it , she has a natural eye and like a meal you’ve not prepared or a bed you’ve not made , seeing it sorted is a real tonic

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  9. Your garden looks lovely. A real "secret garden", complete with furry friends! I love the metal sculptures, too. The film sounds a bit too much for me. I like feel good films as I get older and view the "real" world and all its horrors. xx

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    1. It’s worth watching as it’s one of those films that deserves a post mortem

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  10. My lookalikie has legs like Roger - Oddly the dogs home didn't tell me he was a Welsh terrier x

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    1. I would but I dont have a facebook account and my phone doesn't have an account - the man who dealt with such matters is not well x

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    2. Send me an email , you have email don’t you ?

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    3. I don't have one of those either - only a tablet and a mobile x

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    5. Anonymous3:45 pm

      Oh yes yes yes! Time for 'games up' methinks

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  11. Your garden looks lovely, your sister is very talented. 💐

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    1. Anonymous7:09 pm

      Yes , apologies for not mentioning it before . It looks so neat , but kinda cottagey ( is that a word?)
      I’m enjoying your ability to enjoy yourself john .
      It’s a lightbulb moment

      Lee

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    2. I will pass on your praise CC

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    3. Thank you Lee, she deserves the praise

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  12. I'm hoping that movie doesn't take place in 2025.

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  13. Thank u , she’d be pleased to hear

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  14. Coming to a village in North Wales soon.

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  15. Sarah8:45 pm

    The garden looks lovely, as does Roger 😍

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  16. Nice space in the garden. The movie looks frightening. Maybe what we need, but not something to leave me at ease.

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  17. I'll have to watch this movie. Thanks for the information.

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  18. It sounds like a very good day and a film worth watching. Your garden already looks fabulous, the dandelion clock metal sculptures are so beautiful. Do they twirl in the wind? Pls plan us a garden photo tour soon.

    lizzy x

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  19. Your garden looks excellent. Janet always does great work. The movie sounds pretty raw.

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  20. Your garden is just lovely, congrats to your sister.

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  21. I too find the gardens lovely.
    The film sounds too true to be entertaining .

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  22. I love your garden! Can't wait for summer now.

    The film sounds frightening. Anarchy is terrifying I think, and we take so much in life for granted.

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  23. Tragically, this latest “Civil War” seems based in reality. Your gardener sister is an artist!

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  24. You know, I cannot bring myself to watch this movie. We have relatives who stock pile ammo for just this scenario. They cheerfully talk about shooting liberals like they are not humans. I think common sense will prevail, but it is a jarring time right now.

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  25. Anonymous2:03 am

    Garden looks wonderful….movie sounds terrifying! Kathy

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  26. Anonymous10:51 am

    Beautiful garden. When weather is good take time to really enjoy it.

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  27. Anonymous10:52 am

    Forgot to put my name on above comment.
    Irene

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