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Reviews
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Quirky with an edgy script
Why should I watch this movie? The premise is, odd and where can you go with a film about a boy who's best friend is Hitler? I did watch it. I loved it. The innocence of a young German boy in the Second World War takes you on a journey of laughter and sadness.
The King (2019)
Best Netflix movie
Timothée Chalamet does not disappoint in the lead role. The story was not one I was familiar with, but the script was engaging; press pause for a loo break, didn't want to miss anything...
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019)
Tarantino is a genius, but this film missed the mark
On paper this film ticked all the boxes. The first time Pitt and DiCaprio have been cast together, how would that work? Superb; when they did appear in scenes together. Which was not enough.
I hate to say this, but I was bored and left wondering where was this going? Margot Robbie's storyline as Sharon Tate didn't flow with the film. Was she there just as eye candy?
Direction, film photography, costume, fight scenes, great dialogue between Pitt and DiCaprio (when together) brilliant.
Worth 2.40 hours? No. Could have cut down to 2 hours.
The Public (2018)
I liked it
It was a good watch, entertaining, which is what movies are made to do. Would I recommend? Yes.
Once Upon a Time in London (2019)
Great story telling
An untold story to the beginnings of the London underground. The script was well paced and kept interest but it was strength of the cast that made this work. It's very apparent that there was a limited budget but don't let that stop you from watching this film. A good watch.
Glass (2019)
Kept my interest
A good Friday night film. A great follow up to the previous films. Just watch and enjoy for what it is.
This Is Your Life: Lorna Ridgeway (1970)
Pioneer in the welfare for those living with disabilities
Compaid was founded in 1986 by Lorna Ridgway MBE, who recognised the enormous potential of personal computers to increase the communication and creative opportunities for those who were living with disability.
Following a pilot scheme with disabled people at a local residential home in Tunbridge Wells, she decided to set up a specialist centre that offered a variety of training and opportunities based around computers, specialist software and accessing devices. Transport services, initially to bring clients to the centre, soon followed, along with payroll support for disabled people who directly employed their own personal carers.
A photo of Lorna Ridgway, founder of Compaid Compaid in the early days
Lorna died in 1994, but her vision of disabled people empowered to overcome barriers in society remains at the heart of our charity.