It will be interesting to see how many folks turn up for the return of Movie Night at the Dunvegan Recreation hall this coming Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 pm. I’m pretty sure the event’s organizers, Laurie Maus and Bob Garner, will be there. As will Terry and I. I just hope a few other brave souls will be able to join us. It should be pretty safe, as the hall has been designated a double-vaxx zone. One must show proof of vaccination prior to admission. Moviegoers also have to respect social distancing protocols and don masks when observance of the six feet rule isn’t possible.
This month’s “Saturday Movie Night” offering is Local Hero. Written and directed by Bill Forsyth, this film from 1983 boasts a 4.6 rating on IMDB with 1,984 global ratings, of which 89% are five stars and 11% are four stars. Here’s what one reviewer had to say about Local Hero: “By the time the film is over you almost want to move to the quirky Scottish coastal village where it is set… (the) scenery is beautiful, the village quaint and by the time of their great celebration, called a Ceilidh, you’ll feel a part of the festivities as the local band, The Acetones plays. The dance music and subtle musical score were a first time outing for Dire Straits’s Mark Knopfler and the soundtrack became a major surprise hit, bigger than the film itself. The delicate, relaxed music goes perfectly with the film and is good listening to by itself. I highly recommend this film for those who would be inclined to enjoy its special magic.”
Public health restrictions prevent the DRA from providing free hot-buttered popcorn. So you are asked to bring your own snacks and beverages… plus a comfy seat, or a cushion if you opt for one of the DRA’s folding chairs. Hope to see you Saturday. PS: Admission is free, but a freewill donation jar will be available for those so generously inclined.
Gobblers not to blame
It turns out the claim that gorging on Thanksgiving turkey makes us sleepy is little more than an urban myth. Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, a mild sedative, but so does pork and beef. In fact, on the list of foods with the most tryptophan in them, turkey ranks number 55. Elk, spinach and sesame seeds have turkey beat hands down when it comes to their tryptophan content. Food scientists suggest that the real culprit for the post-Thanksgiving dinner crash is all the carbohydrates that accompany the meal… from hors d’oeuvres and mashed spuds to bread stuffing and pumpkin pie.
Regardless of the cause, I’m going to have to cut this column short. The family has all gone. The dishes are done. And we’re both beat. I will return with a normal length column next week. Hope your Thanksgiving feast was a joyous one.
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