Non-Fiction - the humour in extra-marital affairs and books

Non-fiction is a French film which provides a perspective on the contemporary book publishing world with references to social media, blogs and ebooks. 

It also explores fidelity, creativity and fictionality. 

I love Juliette Binoche and she doesn't disappoint. Her husband in the film was also in La Belle Epoque, which I would recommend if you are looking for a quirky wonderful film.  

There is a solid cast of characters in Non-Fiction with some clever lines in the script. 

The future of the arts and good fiction remains an open one. This film adds to that conversation in a humourous story about extra marital affairs and how the modern relationship may be evolving. 

It feels aspirational in its depiction of life, love and careers. The subtlety of it, as with many foreign films, leaves you pondering what do we takeaway from it all? If you are interested in publishing a book or a career in that space, I would definitely recommend it. Look out for the Taylor Swift reference if you're a Swifty fan. 

Some of the scenes between the couples were laugh out loud funny. There are parts of the film which were slow and perhaps not suitable for my increasingly short attention span. However, it was an enjoyable little break from a tiring week in which my brain needed to slow down and focus on a work of fiction ironically called Non-fiction. 

Non-fiction is available on streaming sites.  

Dracula - a bloody good read

If there is one book to read before you die, it's Dracula. I was so gripped and mesmerised by the story about a vampire from Transylvania who moves to London. 

The timeless quality and effortlessness made it so easy to read and love. The details, plot twists and characters are incredible. 

The foreshadowing was done effectively. I was desperate to see and learn more about Dracula. The character was terrifying and intoxicating at the same time. 

If you're a history lover, it ticks boxes. This is like time travelling and complete escapism. It was better than any boxset and it is well worth investing your time. After a few chapters, you will be hooked. It is a drug and you want more. 

If there's one thing that was great about the pandemic, it was that I had the time to read this book and it is now firmly one of my favourites. 

It is free on project gutenberg for an online copy and most libraries should have a copy. Or head to your favourite book store if you like a real book. 

I watched the Keanu Reeves / Gary Oldman movie afterwards and I was beyond disappointed. The film is a highly sexualised interpretation of the book. It leaves out some of the best bits in the book and cannot substitite for the incredible experience of immersing yourself in the words and pages.