You may not recognize the name but you probably will recognize one of her films, Bend it Like Beckham.
My English friend, Simon, has just started work on her new film, Its a Wonderful Afterlife. He says its a "comedy horror film."
Simon did not work on Bend it Like Beckham but has worked on her last two films and now this one. She is a writer, director and producer. I wanted to check out her other films and these are the ones I could find on DVD.
What's Cooking (PG13) comes too late for Thanksgiving this year, but its a charming Thanksgiving related film that's watchable any time of the year. Four families of different ethnicities celebrate Thanksgiving, but not without troubles and tensions.
Bend it Like Beckham (PG13) You probably don't need to be told about this one. It was nominated for a Golden Globe and received 17 wins and 18 nominations for other awards.
Mistress of Spices (PG13) This is a romantic comedy with a little - or maybe quite a lot of magic thrown in.
Bride and Prejudice (PG13) A "Bollywood" very colorful and entertaining musical. Yes, its a twist on Pride and Prejudice.
Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging (PG13) This is based on Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison. The book and movie are about a 14 year old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of her life. The movie has not been released yet in the U.S. but should be out here in March. If it does well at the box office and on DVD, there might be a sequel. So everybody go when it comes out.
Angus is the only movie I haven't seen of all I've written about. But I did read and enjoy the book.
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An Angus, Thongs movie?! Awesome! My daughter LOVED LOVED LOVED these books in high school (and I liked 'em too!) We even went to see a play based on the books! Can't wait for the movie--thanks Margaret!
I want to go to the Angus movie, too. Let's go when it comes out!
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