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The film “ Poor Things”, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a very impressive and thematically grounded film that reinterprets the story of the so-called Frankenstein through a feminist lens. The film tells the story of Bella Baxter, played by actress Emma Stone, a girl created by a mad doctor with a child’s brain who discovers the world and herself through various journeys and encounters with people of different classes.
The protagonist Bella demonstrates her courage and openness to new things, thus showing her independence and desire to separate and leave the crazy family. Journalists from Time magazine described her character as ‘gorgeous – vital, exploratory, almost lunar in its perfect weirdness’.
The film is a real explosion of aesthetics – it starts in black and white and is almost entirely silent. It is worth noting the tremendous work of the directors and designers and praising the costume designers who accurately and vividly emphasised each image of the heroine.
The film “ Poor Things” evoked some very strange feelings and was highly appreciated for its very interesting and inventive plot and coverage of such an important topic as feminism. In particular, Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian called it a ‘masterful comic epic’, highlighting Emma Stone’s outstanding performance.
The actress herself admits that the portrayal of Bella is a huge transformation and a new fresh breath in her acting career. She fully embraces the character’s evolution, conveying both comedic and deeply emotional moments with equal skill. Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo (as Bella’s suitor Duncan Wedderburn) also play important roles, each contributing to the film’s mysterious, thought-provoking plot.
Although the film is primarily striking for its eccentricity, it is not without challenges posed to the protagonist, such as travelling, self-discovery and getting to know the people around her.
The film is full of unconventional humour and a touch of surrealism that not everyone can understand.
In the end, “ Poor Things” is definitely a triumph of contemporary cinema. Director Lanthimos has created a phenomenal film that allows people to rethink many things and look at the world in a different way. Therefore, I believe that this film is a must-see for fans of unconventional cinema.
Addressing and Wasting trash in Chester- opinion piece
Although Chester is a fairly old historic city, known for its ancient Roman architecture, the authorities’ approach to waste and litter management shows an awareness and desire to develop the city. From solar-powered garbage cans to kiosks selling reusable cups and glasses. In this way, the city demonstrates steps towards reducing waste, but there is still a need for greater community involvement in this process and the creation of better technologies for recycling, because in addition to local residents, thousands of tourists visit the city every year, who also use a lot of plastic after eating out, etc.
The installation of solar-powered bins throughout the city centre is a very good solution, as it is an innovative device that ensures accurate waste management and regular collection. A nice bonus after throwing away the garbage is the automated phrase “thank you!” after the waste gets inside.
This technology is a good example of how to deal with a large amount of waste, which can be called “green” to some extent. However, there are many drawbacks to using these bins – they fill up very quickly and employees do not always change them in time, which makes it impossible to dispose of waste for some time. The system does not open the bin if it is full, so people have to wait or find other places to dispose of their waste.
More active and frequent bin replacement, maintenance and enforcement could improve the situation and increase the efficiency of the use of these devices in Chester.
Another great initiative is to reduce the use of plastic, such as restaurants and coffee shops that offer a variety of reusable tableware or pour drinks into their own cups that customers bring with them, as evidenced by local shops offering discounts on reusable cups. This small but commendable initiative is gradually encouraging and accustoming people to using less. This small but effective incentive not only reduces waste, but also contributes to a cultural shift towards sustainable consumption habits. However, the success of such campaigns depends on their visibility and the willingness of both businesses and citizens to participate.
So Chester has demonstrated a willingness to innovate and tackle waste, but the journey to get there requires a collective effort from the authorities and the people. I believe that with the commitment and desire of the authorities to be the best, Chester can retain its beauty while becoming a model of sustainable urban living.
Pecks, a much-loved fine dining restaurant for more than 40 years, is leaving its familiar location on New Castle Road in Congleton. The AA rosette award-winning restaurant is closing on Saturday 2 February, but it’s not all bad news. Just a few days later, it will reopen its doors in a new location in the historic Lion & Swan Hotel on 7 February, so everyone is welcome to come along and watch the opening.
The relocation of the restaurant is an exciting event for the people and the owners in particular, as they are moving the restaurant into a hotel that they own. This fact promises us big changes in the interior and possibly the menu.
The Pecks restaurant is quite well known in Cheshire and its relocation to the recently refurbished hotel promises a triumphant start. The hotel’s location is also excellent without exaggeration. The owners say that a chic refurbishment is expected, combined with the sophistication and style for which Pecks is known. The touches of elegance add a kind of charm to the overall look of the new restaurant, so it will definitely impress visitors.
A spokesperson for Pear Hospitality Group commented on the move, saying: ‘Pecks has been a fixture in fine dining in the Cheshire region for decades. This move will definitely expand our footprint, allowing us to improve the experience for our loyal customers and attract new visitors to Congleton town centre.’
The exact location of the future new restaurant on New Castle Road is not yet known, so locals can only speculate and guess where it will be in the future. The owners assure that visitors who have been waiting so long and eagerly for the opening can expect the same impeccable level of service as before. Fine food, expensive drinks and a pleasant atmosphere are the main elements of the Pecks restaurant. The opening of this restaurant in the hotel will be an undoubtedly famous event in Cheshire this year. The opening of the Lion & Swan is sure to be a landmark in the region’s hospitality industry.