Why did I drive up to Leeds on a Friday evening? Well, I will tell you. It was to visit the Showcase Cinema De Lux in order to watch a film that came out in Great Britain this week - but not on general release. The film's title was "Zebra Girl". Opportunities to watch it in the north of England are currently few and far between.
What was it about this film that attracted me? Well - that's simple. The star of the show is one Sarah Roy who is our son Ian's girlfriend. They have been going steady for eight months now. Sarah and her team created the film before she hooked up with Ian. A lot of it was shot at her parents' second home in Kelso, Scotland.
I went to see "Zebra Girl" with an open mind and I must say that it really held my attention. It is a quirky, psychological thriller in which the central character Catherine - played by Sarah is damaged, confused and dangerous - possibly because of historical sexual abuse by her own father. It's pretty dark.
The film's title refers to a story that she created with her best friend Anita when she was a little girl.
Sarah Roy as Catherine in "Zebra Girl"
There were many excellent cinematographic touches - often subtle, involving light and shade and intricate movement between different time periods in Catherine's tortured story.
Unfortunately, Shirley could not come along with me as she had to look after Little Phoebe. The heavenly babe's parents went out for dinner in a restaurant called "Turnip and Thyme" and enjoyed an excellent meal.
A sad reality about "Zebra Girl" is that not enough people will get to see it. As long time visitors to this blog may recall, I love a good film. However, I have seen a significant number that are not as well-crafted and engaging as Sarah's film appeared to be yesterday evening. My trip to South Leeds was very worthwhile and I would like to publicly thank my trusty vehicle Clint for safely transporting me.
Oh how very exciting for you all!
ReplyDeleteI wish that Shirley and my daughter and son-in-law could have watched it too.
DeleteIt' always exciting when something is seen and someone you know is a major part. It doesn't have to be films. So congratulations to Sarah and I hope that this is the first of her successes.
ReplyDeleteIt is not easy to make progress in the fields of film and acting.
DeleteCinema? Restaurant? Those words trigger dim memories of past times.
ReplyDeleteIan is a beautiful, intelligent, talented, creative and kind person, and his girlfriend obviously possesses the same qualities, with her creativity in a different area than Ian‘s. Something to be happy about for you as his parents.
Yes. We are delighted. Ian has been waiting a long while to find a new woman to love.
DeleteOoh! I want to watch it! And I'm not even a big fan of thrillers! Your son's lady love appears to be very, very talented. And of course she's lovely...for a psycho killer! No, seriously, this looks amazing and so does she.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thumbs up Mary.
DeleteYeah, I don't think that's a movie I'll be watching, it makes me anxious just watching the trailer. I did appreciate her preparation though, plastic up on the walls to catch any blood spatter. I always tell people that if you're going to kill anyone, put down a tarp, makes clean up so much easier. And that's why I don't watch movies like that, I already have stuff like that inside my head:)
ReplyDeletePerhaps they should have cast you as Catherine Lily!
DeleteWow! Even the trailer gave me goose bumps. Good for Sarah!
ReplyDeleteDon't have nightmares!
DeleteInteresting! Maybe if it catches on it will get wider release?
ReplyDeleteSadly, the review in "The Guardian" was at odds with my opinions.
DeleteSome of those non big budget films deserve more attention and easier viewing. I hope to get back to the movies again; my boyfriend and I enjoyed going to an afternoon show, then to a Happy Hour to discuss the movie over food and a beer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect night out...perhaps involving canoodling in the cinema?
DeleteIt's a shame Shirley had to miss it.
ReplyDeleteYou are right.
DeleteWow, first Ian gets famous and now he has a famous girlfriend! And Sarah is so pretty. Do you think their relationship is getting serious, Neil? We'd love to read all about another wedding........
ReplyDeleteWe hope so. They seem very good together though she is from a rich family and we are impoverished, without shoes or winter coats.
DeleteSome close friends of ours has a son who is a stunt double for a famous actor that has a pretty popular show on these last few years. He has done such a good job with all the stunts that I wasn't surprised when I learned that he himself would be staring in a television series next year with some more A-list celebrities. I can't wait. But I also can't spill the beans as everything is hush hush until filming has wrapped.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel privileged to know this young man on a first name basis but also makes me feel old since I have known him since he was a pimply faced teen. I hope he makes it to the big time with the new show. That would make me happy.
He might bring you into the show as a kindly grandfather Ed!
DeleteLily has a new name for her blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up.
DeleteA creative power couple! That's very cool.
ReplyDeleteZebra girl will surely be available for streaming? It could even develop a cult following
A cult following in the zebra community perhaps?
ReplyDeleteTough times for film releases this past year... I hope it will be seen by people who appreciate it!
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