The Reluctant Blogger

"Our life is like a single drop in the ocean." Sometimes the combination of beautiful cinematography and the raw flow of an honest narrative is enough to make the most effective, memorable and impactful film. ‘ Far Beyond the Waves’ is one such film. It tells the beautifully moving story of a couple who meet with perhaps the most unexpected fear any parent can face. “We sometimes never fully understand what we've lived through, or feel we've had enough time. Life doesn't always work out the way we thought it would, does it?” This story, lovingly and sensitively told, is written through metaphors: the waves that are sometimes calm, sometimes unpredictable, as life is. Charlotte Nall reveals her personal trauma in going through a stillbirth with her husband, and in doing so paints the bittersweet portrait of a precious, fleeting life. The charity they set up, Little Fingers, seeks to bring comfort and support to families who go through the same experience, ...

'When ships were made of wood, men were made of steel' In 1789, Captain William Bligh was cast adrift with 18 crew members on the Pacific Sea, having lost his ship to his mutinous crew. What happened afterwards is a legendary maritime feat of endurance and adventure. Now, 228 years later, Channel 4 has helped recreate that voyage with a crew of 9 men who intend to retrace and recreate the epic tale of the Mutiny on the Bounty . MILD SPOILERS AHEAD What is not mentioned, at least in the first episode, is why Bligh and his loyal crew were cast adrift in the first place. Captain Bligh was notorious for being a hard man, often too demanding and abusive towards his crew, and dealing out harsh punishments. It was this that led Acting Lieutenant Fletcher Christian and other crew members to act and take control of the ship. This documentary however, provides a more sympathetic view of Bligh's character and the hardships he faced after being forced off his ship and left for ...