Tag Archives: Stephen Fry

DANCING WITH THE BIRDS (2019): The Things I Liked…

Dancing With The Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary
Dancing With The Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary

I definitely enjoyed the new Stephen Fry narrated Netflix documentary Dancing With The Birds. Though mainly for the stunning images of the beautiful birds of paradise. I couldn’t help but appreciate the moments the film made me realise just how much humans and birds actually have in common, especially when trying to attract a mate.

The only downside of Dancing With The Birds for me is how the whole experience felt oddly unfinished. Perhaps because I’m used to a more thorough telling of an animal / bird / nature story – as per the works of Sir David Attenborough. Whereas Dancing With The Birds focuses purely on the mating rituals / dance routines of some of planet Earth’s most stunning birds of paradise.

Don’t get me wrong, the dance rituals are definitely something to see. So much so that they had me thinking that I really could probably do with sharpening my own dance skills. Probably.

Watch Dancing With The Birds for the truly stunning images and for the similarities between us and those with feathers, wings and the gift of flight.

Happy Film Loving

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DANCING WITH THE BIRDS (2019): New Trailer For Documentary Narrated By Stephen Fry And About Birds Of Paradise…

Dancing With The Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary Narrated By Stephen Fry
Dancing With The Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary Narrated By Stephen Fry

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Dancing With The Birds (2019).


Dancing With The Birds is a new Stephen Fry narrated Netflix documentary about the most beautiful birds-of-paradise and their captivating mating rituals.

Rituals that include flash dancing, shape shifting and more…

I’m of course watching for the birds, the beautiful birds and all their vibrant colours. Also, Stephen Fry who happens to be one of my favourite smart, linguistically gifted and humorous people. Without a doubt, a British treasure.

Dancing With The Birds Release Dates: October 23rd, 2019 (Netflix)

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TICKLED (2016): New Trailer For David Farrier Documentary About A Mysterious Tickling Competition

Tickled (2016), David Farrier
Tickled (2016), David Farrier

Today’s trailer is for Tickled, a documentary from David Farrier about a thoroughly bizarre and mysterious ticking completion…

This particular tickling competition story seems like one of those that a person may be perfectly happy to never, ever learn about. But then a documentary gets made and you rationalise that in this instance, it’s probably better to be informed. you know, because you’re a person who seeks to understand.

Tickled Release Dates: May 26th, 2016 (NZ); Jun 17th, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

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LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (2016): New Trailer From Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Sevigny & Xavier Samuel

Love & Friendship (2016), Kate Beckinsale
Love & Friendship (2016), Kate Beckinsale

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Xavier Samuel and Chloë Sevigny, today’s trailer comes with what looks like a healthy and handsome dose of British humour – assuming you like that sort of thing…

I’m looking forward to seeing Beckinsale in something different and possibly rather good. My memory of her in Van Helsing (2004), the only movie I have ever wanted to walk out of, still has a strong hold in my brain.

Love & Friendship Release Dates: May 13th, 2016 (US); May 27th, 2016 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

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THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (2015): New Trailer Starring Jeremy Irons & Dev Patel

The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015), Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons
The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015), Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons

Written and directed by Matt Brown, The Man Who Knew Infinity is the true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar, a self taught mathematician from India who helped take mathematics to where it is today…

I feel like I already know the full story – following this ‘so-called trailer’, However, I’ll still be tuning in because I enjoy movies about people who have achieved great things. I also like stories of  beautiful friendships, such as the one between Iyengar and his mentor, British mathematician, G.H. Hardy.

It really helps that the filmaking team involved just happens to be very promising. To name just a few,  Jeremy Irons, Dev Patel and Toby Jones.

The Man Who Knew Infinity Release Dates: April 8th, 2016 (UK); April 29th, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

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