Ladies and Gents, you know I do love retro and things that hark back to yesteryear. The new movie My One & Only is set in the 1950′s (how Mad Men!) and is directed by Richard Loncraine (My House in Umbria)and stars Renee Zellweger, Renee Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Kevin Bacon, Eric McCormack & Chris Noth.
“My One & Only is inspired by the incidents in the life of actor and Hollywood icon George Hamilton. This breezy 1950s journey follows the refined and enchanting Ann Deveraux (Renee Zellweger), who packs up her life, including two teenage sons, buys a Cadillac convertible and embarks on a cross-country trip to get away from philandering, society bandleader Dan (Kevin Bacon.) Anns goal: to find herself a new husband. Yet what this unconventional family discover is something altogether more wonderful.”
Thanks to Hopscotch films, we are giving away 5 double passes to see the film! All you need to do is tell me which decade you liked the best! Simply add your answer as a comment to the story. This is a weekend only competition and ends in 2 days at Midnight AEST 14th March, 2010! You can enter this once daily. This competition is open to Australian residents only.
The lucky winners are:
1. Jenny G.
2. Kerry-Anne A.
3. Lisa G.
4. Patricia G.
5. Peter R.
Best of luck!
Love,
Lorraine
xxx
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Quite happy in this decade, but I think a future decade will be even better when we throw off even more of the discrimination that people impose on others.
The movie looks interesting
Personally I would’ve loved to live in the 1960s, it seemed like such a fun, carefree stage where people had the chance to express themselves. Love it how people only wore clothes made from psychedelic colours!
The 80s. Big hair, big shoulder pads and disco.
Oh this movie is on my list of must-see just for the clothes alone! The 1950′s are absolutely the best decade, can’t wait!
I like the style of the 1940s, the hair and the clothes(but wouldn’t have really liked to live back then because of the war).
I loved the 80s.There was less traffic,the schools were safe.We could go for a safe walk around the block and newspaper was 40cents and you could get mixed lollies for 50cents.
Wow Just watched “My One and Only” trailer
As a baby boomer (born in 1946) I grew up in the era of convertable Cadillac’s and chrome. The fifties wre gracious and happy years Men were gentlemen ( well some of them) try finding a gentleman today some one who will open the dood of a horseless carrrage for a lady or stand for a lady when she enders a room not to mention giving up one’s seat on public transport
This movie is for me I would love to win the tickets and take my wifette (of 32 years yes we have been mariied for 32 years and that is to each other)
Please wish me luck
Most Cordially
Peter Reedman
After reading Bill Bryson’s autobiography, it’d have to be 1950′s America! The thought of showing off your white goods to guests is too gorgeous..
1950′s
OOH the 40′s everything about that era I love, the dresses, the hats I think it was very a very chic era
thanks again Lorraine for the opportunity to enter and maybe win x
wow, thanks for the chance to win!
I liked the 80′s best – all that Wham and Culture club, Tshirts with “relax” logos. I think it helps a lot that I was of an age where I had no worries at all in the 80′s so I can really remember them fondly
Definitely the 60′s – The greatest times of Elvis, The Jackson 5 and The Beatles. I would have loved to see what it was like living in the 60′s.
The 1980′s
I’m a HUGE fan of the ‘roaring 20s’. So much so, that my 29th birthday this year, is themed ‘roaring 20s’- looking forward to using those gorgeous 20s style champagne glasses!. The clothes, the music, the style. Love it love it love it!
the 80′s of course. the best music still being played today!
I’d have to say I like the 80s and the 90s – perhaps thats coz I had the most fun then!! I know I dont qualify to enter but its fun anyways!!
The 80′s because that’s my childhood!
The early 20′s seemed like so much fun. Everyone dancing, singing, and those outrageous but glorious Parisian fashions, so very feminine.
I hope Peter wins….he sounds like a real gentleman! Good luck!!
……I would say the 50′s though too.
i think i’d have to say the 1990′s – i just remember being young and free – good times.
The roaring 20′s – flappers, the charleston and art deco architecture.
Congratulation to the winner.
I like the Victorian Era.
Re the jews Mallow you can find them fresh, frozen or dried at any Lebanese or Middle Eastern Store in your Neighborhood, ask for Mloukhieh.
try to get the powdered one.
Hmm it would have to be the 1920′s. It gives me thoughts of speakeasy’s, the start of art deco, Greta Garbo & Charlie Chaplin. Basically, it was swell
I love right NOW!!! My favourite chefs at my favourite restaurants or on TV, my bestest friends, my wonderful husband, my happiness in my self, all honed and toned over the preceding years leading up to the here and now. Perfect.
Definitely the 20′s.
Chaplin, Armstrong and Ellington, Fitzgerald, not to mention the fashion!
I love the 90′s. So many beautiful memories
80′s … such good sing a long music.
In the last week I have squeezed in 2 seasons of MadMen episodes and am hooked ! I need the 3rd season quick smart.
So, right now, I’d have to say the late 50′s/early 60′s is intriguing.
My parents met at the time and I think of all the glamorous photos of them at dinners and debutante balls with a tinge of sadness that the styles and occasions are so informal these days.
I think my mum will enjoy seeing this movie too
The ’80s rock!!
I love the 90s.
the ’80s rock……..
For me it’s the 60′s, the Beatles reigned supreme, ( I can still remember all the words in every song,”She Loves You, Yeah,Yeah,Yeah…….lol).
Just got home from Taste of Sydney…..sooooooooooooooooo full , what a day. Both my daughters loved it as it was their first time to this event.
We all heart the Tapioca dessert from Longrain.
The 90′s – Great time for me growing up, Uni days, meeting the husband, travelling… ah those were the days!
1910s….what wouldn’t I do to dress up all in black, with an Irene Castle hairstyle and dance with my beau, to a dixieland band!
I always think that the 90s was my decade – it was the decade of my awakening (ahem… high school years), of cheesy boybands spanning from new kids on the block all the way to backstreet boys, that girl known as britney spears, princess diana and THAT tragedy, and the year that was 1999 when we said goodbye to the Philippines and called Australia home.
Oh… I like a very long ago decade… I like the 1500′s. The castles, battles, queens. Is it ok?
I grew up on 80′s but I think on the 90′s I had the best time. 20 years old, starting to be independent and responsible…
My favorite decade has to be the seventies. I was a child looking up to mum in her three-inch platform shoes and Crystal Gale hair. In the winter, I would don my faux fur coat and go ice skating while grooving to “Night Fever” by the Bee Gees. My favorite place to eat was the Chinese take-away at the mall. They made the best baked sweet soy chicken drumsticks, something my dad was almost able to replicate at home. Must have been the overnight marinading. Those were the days!
I’m sorry for the misspelled words! Will use spellcheck next time!
the ’90s woot!
itis nice photo to look. greting from mee and buy…
Definitely the fifties! Carefree, wonderful childhood days growing up in a much kinder, safer, and slower world.
I love Renee Zellweger; I would watch this movie just to enjoy her acting, she fills up the screen.
Oooh, I want to see this! As always, a great giveaway, Lorraine!
The 90′s because it reminds me of childhood
The 80s. I love the music.
The ’50′s was James Dean effortlessly cool style both timeless and classic.
In just three films and a tragic accident, the man defined the modern notion of cool — disaffected, alienated, but good-hearted.
The 60′s. Partied with the Beatles, sat on Ringo’s knee, met hubbie, raved in SOHO clubs & pubs. Champers at Henley. Those were the days.
There are few that I like. I love the 30′s the fashion looked beautiful,but there was a depression,maybe the food wouldn’t be so great.I’ve always loved the 50′s,that’s when Elvis came to be how exciting to be there.Just seemed like a simple time.If I had to choose I’d go for the 50′s,the clothes were also beautiful.
The 60′s purely for the music not necessarily the fashion!
Have to be the 60′s – loved the music and the carefree attitude that was abundant in all things
definately the 60′s – the music, the pace of life and the opportunity to see Janis Joplin live!
The Roaring 20′s for Coco Chanel, The Bob hairdo, little black dress, the “Flappers” wearing the Cloche hat,all the glamour of movie stars in the silent movies
I was born in the 60′s. Small things gave so much pleasure! Food: Nanna’s wonderful mulberry pie Drink: compulsory school milk (usually warm…) Special treat: hot cinnamon doughtnuts and vanilla milkshakes from the town cafe with red formica tables.
The 2010 – 2019 decade is my favourite because we can all live in the present and do our best to change the world for the better.
Great competition, NQN.
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