Let's go to the cinema. . . . . . . .

We absolutely loved this film. 

Set in the '50's, it's the story of a young woman coming to New York

from a small town in Ireland in search of a better life. There is an 

unusual twist. . . . . . . but I'll not give it away here and spoil it, just go watch it 

for yourself, and take your hanky or lots of tissues!

Bob shed a few tears and held my hand in several scenes (more on that 

another time - but as you may know, I too left my home country for America at

 a young age, therefore so much of this story resonates with me). 

 I cried buckets and was grateful I'd used waterproof mascara that day!

Saoirse Ronan was once again amazing - what a wonderful actress

she has become, and still only 21. One of very few Irish actresses to appear

 in the last fifty years or so, her performance in 'Brooklyn' solidifies her transition

 from child star (in 'Atonement', 'The Lovely Bones' etc.) to major actress.

. . . . . . and don't feel bad if, like most people unfamiliar with the correct 

pronunciation of many Irish names, you have trouble with this one, 

Saoirse is pronounced "SEER-sha" - just so you know, and you will want to be 

talking about this special actress a lot in the future.

This is a just released new movie - you may not find it in your 
area yet, and I doubt on Netflix for some time. Be sure to put it
on your list though.