Walter Mitty On The Favourites List

I have a new film on my favourites list – welcome aboard, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ (WM).

Having seen previews and mixed reviews of WM, I came into the theatre thinking this is not your usual Ben Stiller movie, for me that means the not stop hilarity of Zoolander, and Meet the Fockers and although not in the same vein, WM entertains and inspires.

This film is SO beautiful, the cinematography stuns with panoramas of Greenland and Iceland that will leave you breathless. Among the many scenes that stood out for me was the simple juxtaposition of the red Air Greenland Airplane set against the stark rugged terrain of the Greenland landscape. This scene left me wanting to leave the everyday behind and to follow my dream and take the next Air Greenland flight to Nuuk.

Every scene in the movie was beautifully crafted and the reason is Ben Stiller himself as he also produced and directed the film. He made ordinary city scapes take on a new deeper meaning which added to the perfectly balanced script and great cast. The cherry on the cake for me is WM still has dashes of classic Stiller humour, like the ‘Benjiman Buttonie’ scene on the porch with his gorgeous co-star Kirsten Wiig. I did LOL.

An added bonus is WM also features a brief but classic cameos by Sean Penn and Shirley Maclaine. And like all classic films with the laughter there is a tear, and the final scene is like reading the final line of a exquisite piece of poetry – and for me, that did bring a little tear.

Is it because of my love of everything Ben Stiller, his humour, my fond memories of Iceland and my yearning to visit the Himalayas and Greenland that I rate this movie so highly, probably yes, but I think I won’t be the only one who will be adding WM to their favourites list J

Now to download the awesome sound track!

5/5 A must see

FREE Christmas event in Robina Varsity: Lights on the Lake

Local businesses and community groups are putting on a free Christmas community event this Saturday 14 December 2013 at Sports House .

Organised by Varsity Lakes Community Limited and Varsity Lakes Community Bank, the ‘Lights on the Lake’ event is funded by local business and volunteers at no cost to Gold Coast ratepayers.

‘Lights on the Lakes’ will feature, activities for the kids, music, food and drink stalls and of course a visit by Santa as well as fireworks.

‘Lights on the Lake’ will also feature the announcement of the winner of the ‘Varsity in Lights’ competition – a month long competition awarded to the best decorated shop front window in the Varsity Central area.

Varsity Lakes Community Bank Director and Organising Committee Spokesperson Mr Gordon Watson said, “This is the inaugural ‘Lights on the Lake’ event which we hope to grow over the next few years. The committee is dedicated to creating events that bring locals together and attracts people to our area; events like other successful initiatives the Varsity Vibe and Varsity in Lights.”

“Best of all, ‘Lights on the Lake’ is a great way to celebrate the diversity of the Robina Varsity area. We have such a diverse and vibrant community who love where they live and ‘Lights on the Lake’ is a reason to bring the community together,” Mr Watson adds.

The event details are:

What: ‘Lights on the Lake’
When: Saturday 14 December 2013
Time: from 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Sports House Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes
Bring: A rug and other comforts you may desire
RSVP: by ‘Liking’ the Varsity Lakes Events page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VarsityLakesEvents

The Robina Lions Club will also be selling their delicious Christmas cakes and puddings at the event, so if you haven't grabbed one yet, you will be able to on the night.

This is a grass roots event and sharing this event with other locals on social media or other online channels would be warmly welcomed.