MVronsky78

Hi, bear in mind that I was in the queue next to hers very early, about 9.20am - I think she already had about 15 people queuing, I would expect she was fairly busy all day especially as she gives everyone a lot of attention, standing out in front of the table. Is also there tomorrow I understand.

Enjoyed today - although was on my way home by 10:30! Wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make it having undergone surgery two weeks ago, but couldn't easily give up my Charles Dance photo opportunity. So glad he made it this time. Also met Jerome Flynn, Ivana Baquero, Ben Crompton and Bella Ramsey - all very nice. Most exuberantly friendly guest of the morning was Cassady McClincy of the Walking Dead, who was parked next to Ben Crompton - I've never seen a guest so delighted to be at a con! Hugs all round etc. Hope her energy doesn't burn out.

Real shame about Samantha, but not sure if my tired body would have been able to hang around for the 5:45pm photoshoot!

Thanks as always Queen for the prompt reply.

Hello I apologise if I have missed this elsewhere - I assume DPs will be picked up on Saturday/Sunday once the show begins, rather than any Friday pick up a la the Summer LFCC? Thanks

Was listed as a guest for the April event on the leaflet distributed at the Film Fair event in February. I hope SM can definitely manage to get her for this one.

Was recently cast in the Seagull at the Playhouse Theatre, so probably needs to rehearse and learn her lines.

Blimey, Tommy Wiseau! Or is it James Franco?

It's been a busy week... A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood 3/5 - an eccentric, sentimental story about Fred Rogers, a beloved American children's TV presenter pretty much unheard of outside the States. I saw it for Oscar-nominated Tom Hanks, who delivers as usual - in fact, in anyone else's hands, Rogers might have come across as plain creepy. But the film just about works and does hit upon some universal emotional truths. Richard Jewell 3/5 - solidly made account of the 1996 Atlanta bombing and the grossly unfair persecution of Richard Jewell, the Security Guard who discovered the bomb and saved many lives in the process. A slightly overlong but well crafted movie in which Olivia Wilde's bug-eyed journalist strikes the only false note. Parasite 4/5 - one of the best 5 films of 2019, an inventive, compelling mix of social satire and crime comedy that sees an impoverished, unemployed Seoul family inveigle their way into the home of a wealthy, naive household. Don't let the subtitles put you off - a must see.

Showmasters, thank you very much for attracting a guest of Virginia's calibre to this event. She was a lovely lady, still sharp as nails and an absolute pleasure to meet - I wish I'd decided to bring an extra DVD sleeve or two for her to sign now, oh well!

The Lighthouse 2/5 - well what a disappointment! Having eagerly awaited it for months on the back of tremendous advance buzz, this was ever so tedious. There was a lot of comic potential to be unearthed here given the premise but there were very few chuckles for me. Visually and aurally it was hugely impressive (those with sensitive ears might need to bring plugs with them!), but as an overall entertainment experience I would expect audience and critic opinion to differ wildly here.

Wow, the lead from one of the top ten films of the century so far - at least, according to the latest issue of Empire magazine. Great guest.

Well that's a diamond for me! Superb guest.

Just Mercy 3/5 - Solidly made, but unsurprising, injustice drama set in the dreaded Alabama. A tad overlong but good performances from Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx. One to get your blood boiling!

Bombshell 3.5/5 - slick, smartly acted drama about the scandal that engulfed Fox News, and Roger Ailes in particular in 2016. Charlize Theron dominates the film with her uncanny performance as Megyn Kelly, but John Lithgow is also excellent as Ailes - I'm surprised he hasn't been talked about more as an awards contender this season. Special mention to Nicole Kidman, who according to the end credits required no fewer than 4 assistants during the making of the film - impressive divaness by anyone's standards.

1917 - 4/5. Technically a brilliantly made film, immersive and skilful in a similar fashion to Dunkirk. But similarly to Dunkirk, for some reason the film did not engage or move me as much as I thought it would, perhaps because the outcome is quite predictable once you get past the halfway point.

Worth noting though that the majority of the (elderly) guests tend to cease signing and leave the venue between 3 and 4pm, in my experience.

Excellent, thanks for bringing him to London, much needed by E.T. fans!

At the cinema: Little Women 3/5 straightforward version of the classic novel, I was expecting more of a quirky treatment given Greta Gerwig directed, but she obviously has a lot of reverence for the material. Very likable cast. JoJo Rabbit 2/5 generally unfunny and one note satirical comedy that simply doesn't hit its targets effectively at all. A first mis-step from Taika Waititi.

Great, I missed him last time.

Quite the distinguished guest, many thanks!

Nice to see him back, especially as I am sure the last time he came over we were informed it would be his last European event.

Damn. Not the lead singer of Echo & The Bunnymen then. Thought he was a bit cheap.

Wow! Count me in.

Nice photos, it was difficult to get Leslie Ash's autograph without getting Toyah's and vice-versa, as they were both being crewed by the same person and had the same queue! Fortunately I wanted both as well as Susan Hampshire's. All three were nice to meet, especially the latter. I always enjoy these events, this was my first of 2019 and I was in and out within an hour - before Tom Baker had arrived!