Do you like it? do you? do you?

It’s been a BIG week – www.thebigpeace.com has gone live and have just got my hands on my new book – I got the first copy on Friday.(Not on sale ’til 7th September though) and it’s very lovely. Perhaps I shouldn’t say that, it being my book, and all. But hey, I’m allowed. I’m excited.

It’s August and last week took the week off to chill with my best mate Claire. I met Claire on my screenwriting course so we spent a lot of time watching films. I was devastated watching Revolutionary Road with Kate and Leo. It’s the anti Big Leap film. The Wheelers, played by Titantic’s most famous couple – inspired casting as they now play an ageing middle-class couple – know they want to leave 1950s surburbia for Paris and a new life but chicken out – with dire consequences. A hideous but brilliant film.

don't just sit there, get on the plane to paris. No, really.

I also ‘enjoyed’ Vicky Cristina Barcelona, the new Woody Allen film. Funny but again, pretty depressing as you see the characters repeat and repeat old patterns.

I’m a sucker for triumph over adversity, for the hero to learn something, transform and live a better life. But in movies, as well as in life, it’s not always so. Are the Gods trying to tell me something?

I’ve been mulling over starting a Big Peace book club but maybe we can start a film club too. Films to inspire?

Top 5 most inspiring films ever (in my opinion). Discuss.

1. Billy Elliot. (I sob every time when he leaps on the stage)

2. Little Miss Sunshine (dysfunctional genius)

3. It’s a Wonderful Life. (Clarence gets his wings, what’s not to love?)

4. Star Wars (Darth Vader chooses uncondional love after all)

5. Wizard of Oz. (Maybe it’s the red shoe thing but I do love that film)

Anyone got any suggestions? Maybe we can compile a list? Send me some ideas….