Steve Coogan

The Pelican Lessons

The Pelican Lessons is a timely movie set in 1976 Argentina. Why is it timely? In 1976, Argentina lost their democracy to a tyrant – sound familiar. General Jorge Rafael Videla held power until 1983, “disappearing” (i.e., torturing and killing) 30,000 liberals who did not agree with him. The tyrant goes to jail following his…

The Trip to Italy

THE TRIP TO ITALY Was planning a trip to Italy so watched this travelogue movie, The Trip to Italy, about two English/Welsh actors (Steve Coogan & Bob Brydon) traveling down the east coast of Italy (Liguria – Piemonte – Toscana – Roma – Campania). These two good friends find a reason to have someone pay…