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Patrick holds it together until he arrives back at Ray’s.

Patrick had mumbled an apology to everyone at the picnic table, avoiding eye contact and Stevie’s death glare.

But when he opens the back door of his car to grab his guitar, it’s the scuff marks from David’s sneaker on the inside of the door that does him in.

@schittscreekdrabbleblog words of the week...

and I’m gonna apologize in advance for this one. 

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(right)

(feel right)

(you)

(you make me)

David squeezes his eyes shut as he pulls the duvet up over his head, trying to trap whatever warmth he can get in the cozy confines of his bed even if there is no comfort to be found.

(you make me feel right)

The words echo around in his mind, each one ricocheting at a different tempo, all incongruous angles and chaos, until the cacophony is unbearable. 

The ache and the sadness seem all-consuming.

As far as he knows, he’s never made anyone feel anything but wrong.

How dare Patrick tell him differently.

Films coming out in Australia in February 2018.

February 1

·         Den of Thieves

Den of Thieves follows a group of bank robbers who have their eyes set on the Federal Bank, while the elite unit of cops with unconventional police morals chase them around every turn. Genre: Action Director: Christian Gudegast Stars: Gerard Butler, 50 Cent, Pablo Schreiber, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Recommendation: Skip it. There is nothing new here.

 ·         Molly’s Game

Molly’s Game based on the true story of Molly Bloom who started a high stakes poker tournament for celebrities and the super-rich, but it didn’t take long for her to be noticed by the FBI. Genre: Drama Director: Aaron Sorkin Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Rachel Skarsten, Joe Keery, Chris O'Dowd Recommendation: See it. Aaron Sorkin is a brilliant writer and it’ll be interesting how he handles his first directing gig. Also, Jessica Chastain is always a pleasure to watch on screen.

 ·         Phantom Thread

A well-known dressmaker, Reynolds Woodcock, has his life turned upside down by a young and beautiful woman who becomes his muse and his lover. Genre: Drama Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Vicky Krieps Recommendation: If you are a PTA fan than go and see it. The few things I have watched of his I haven’t been interested in and based on the trailer this could have the same affect on me. It is up for 6 Academy Awards, all the big ones included, i.e. Best Picture, Director, Actor so I am sure it is nothing to sneeze at.

 February 8

·         Fifty Shades Freed

The third and final instalment of the Fifty Shades’ franchise, we finally see the how Christian and Anastasia’s relationship ends up. Genre: Drama/Romance Director: James Foley Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Kim Basinger, Eric Johnson, Recommendation: The only good thing I can say about Fifty Shades Freed is that it’s the last one. Skip it.

 ·         Insidious: The Last Key

In her own home this time, Dr Elise Rainier must face her most fearsome haunting yet. Genre: Horror Director: Adam Robitel Stars: Lin Shaye, Javier Botet, Caitlin Gerard, Spencer Locke Recommendation: I’m mixed on this. Some of my horror friends in the US have said it isn’t that great but the trailer seems to have creeped me out, just out of pure curiosity I’m going to see it.

 ·         Stronger

Jeff Bauman is a man who lost both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013. This is his fight for survival. Genre: Biography/Drama Director: David Gordon Green Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany Recommendation: It looks like a movie about the perseverance of humanity and the strength to overcome the extreme odds to survive. Those movies are always good.

 ·         Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas

Tad Jones, who is a better explorer and adventurer in his mind than in reality, must rescue his love from a millionaire who is seeking King Midas’ treasure. Genre: Animation Director: Enrique Gato, Javier López Barreira, David Alonso Stars: Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, Adriana Ugarte Recommendation: Skip it. It may please the youngsters, but it doesn’t seem like it will be one that the parents can sit though willingly and enjoy the movie.

 ·         The 15:17 to Paris

Three American soldiers discover and thwart a terrorist attack on a train to Paris. Genre: Historical Drama Director: Clint Eastwood Stars: Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, Judy Greer, Jenna Fischer Recommendation: I like Clint Eastwood’s style and choice of films to direct generally. This looks like a great story of heroism. See it.

  February 15

·         Black Panther

Marvel furthers than universe with the popular character who made his debut in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther takes his place as King of Wakanda after his father died whilst two of his foes join forces to destroy him and his Kingdom. Genre: Action/Drama Director: Ryan Coogler Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Andy Serkis, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Sterling K. Brown, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya Recommendation: It’s Marvel. Of course, you should see it!

 ·         Lady Bird

An angsty seventeen-year-old girl and her mother struggle with their relationship through her final year of high school, Genre: Drama/Comedy Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf Recommendation: I love a good coming of age film. This particular one is nominated for several Academy Awards. The trailer is engaging and relatable and Laurie Metcalf is a fantastic actress, so I think it will be worth the price of admission.

  February 22

 ·         2:22

Synopsis from IMBD: A man's life is derailed when an ominous pattern of events repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending at precisely 2:22 p.m. Genre: Thriller Director: Paul Currie Stars: Teresa Palmer, Michiel Huisman Recommendation: I’ve read the synopsis, watched the trailer and I still don’t know what it is about. And it isn’t something that has me wanting to solve the mystery of what’s meant to be happening. Skip it.

 ·         Game Night

When a group of friends meet for a regular game night, they find themselves entangled in a kidnapping that they need to solve, while still thinking it is all a game. Genre: Comedy Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein Stars: Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jesse Plemons, Kylie Bunbury, Lamorne Morris Recommendation: I’m not keen on a lot of Bateman films, but this one seems pretty decent. It doesn’t seem to be an over the top comedy that we have been exposed to lately but more of a subtle humour that appeals to me. See it.

 ·         Finding Your Feet

A woman’s proper life is upheaved when she discovers her husband is having an affair. Genre: Romance/Comedy Director: Richard Loncraine Stars: Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall Recommendation: Brit comedies are the best. They have such heart mix with their humour that is much more real and relatable than the SNL style American comedies. This trailer was very fun. I want to see it.

 ·         The BBQ

Dazza gives his neighbours food poisoning from his barbequing and seeks to learn from the best, a tyrannic Scottish chef. Genre: Comedy Director: Stephen Amis Stars: Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro, Manu Feildel Recommendation: I don’t think this is one that is going to win any awards but if you want a down to earth Aussie comedy I think it’ll serve you well.

 ·         Winchester

The Winchester house is famed for being haunted, or believed to be haunted by Sarah Winchester, the heiress to the firearm fortune. So, to confuse the spirits she had rooms added on, and on, and on to the mansion. Genre: Horror Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Stars: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Sarah Snook, Angus Sampson Recommendation: Helen Mirren in a horror film about the Winchester house!!! Hell yes!

 My picks for the month are Black Panther, Lady Bird and Winchester.