Movie Salad

WARNING: FULL OF SPOILERS. KEEP OUT IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED SEASON 3 AND ARE PLANNING TO. Worldwide success "Downton Abbey" (written and created by Julian Fellowes) has now come to its definite end for the time being. We won't be seeing more of the Crawleys until well into 2013, and we'll yearn to know what's going to happen next - as it always is. But there's been a twist to the whole thing: after two seasons of us wondering how the heck would the entail end up, we're now wondering how the characters will deal with the deaths of such and such and who will possibly die next. It's given that the Crawley-Grantham aristocrats, and their downstairs staff of course, can never be quiet - trouble is always making its way through the apparently peaceful, idyllic lifestyle they carry. And of course this must happen, for what would be interesting in seeing aristocracy boast a perfectly tranquil, flamboyant life with no drama at all? Of course, not...

"Brave"  is one of the latest animations Disney & Pixar have successfully co-produced. It's not only a treat to children of all ages but also a must for Scottish-culture buffs. The same happens time and time again with Disney productions: what should be kid-stuff ends up being enjoyed by people of all ages for different reasons. The way the story goes The film is the epic tale of a young medieval Caledonian red-headed princess who, upon being forced to do what she doesn't wish to, will become involved in an adventure as tangled as her fiery, flamboyant curls. After turning to a wacky witch from the woods for help, she'll find things haven't turned out quite as expected. Merida, for that's her name, will thus have to race against the clock if she wants to undo her mischief and "mend the bond torn by pride." Why should one give "Brave" a try with all those cute princess films out there? Well, first and foremost b...