Our Picks Of The Month
Recommendations for things to do, see, and experience in London:
Movies
Monsters, Inc. will be the big release of 2002 no doubt, although the upcoming February/March releases look fairly weak overall.
Currently showing are two very different but entertaining movies:
The wry humour and sharp observation of the 1930's murder mystery Gosford Park are almost as impressive as the masterful cast - Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Richard E Grant, Stephen Fry, and Helen Mirren, amongst others. Upstairs, downstairs par excellence.
If it's a feast for the eyes and the emotions that you want, immerse yourself in the Delhi wedding party of the exquisite Monsoon Wedding. A deceptively simple tale soon weaves a compelling narrative around some dark family secrets, each of which threatens not only the couple's 'big day', but also the family itself.
Read our reviews of these movies and others at Movie Reviews.
Books
Wilfred Thesiger is one of the last great explorers - a British romantic who lived for many years during the middle of last century with the Bedu of the Arabian Peninsula and the Marshmen of Iraq. Desert, Marsh, and Mountain is a distillation of his remarkable experiences amongst these and other nomadic peoples, and of dangerous travels to far flung corners of the world.
Read our reviews of this and other recommended books at Book Reviews.
Exhibitions
The World City Galleries at the Museum of London provide a fascinating backdrop to London's heyday as the most important city in the world. Covering the period 1789 to 1914, the exhibition showcases the artistic, engineering, social, economic, political, and military high and low points of the London experience. If you want a better understanding of this great city that many of us live in, check it out.
Restaurant
Maquis (111 Hammersmith Grove, W6) has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and deservedly so. Booking a table is advised.
Serving French-inspired cuisine, Maquis has also bravely pioneered the return of that 70's classic - the Fondue. A cauldron of molten aged Gruyere with Calvados cider, rustic bread, and a few friends are the perfect menu items for a night at the Marquis.
Visit our Restaurant Section for reviews and recommendations.
Pub
The Princess Louise on High Holborn is a Victorian gem of cut glass, dark wood, plaster ceilings, and roaring fires. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and a slice of London history.
Check out our Pubs Section for reviews and more.
More Information
Check out our Calendar of Events section, catch some London Theatre one night soon, or visit the 20 Things To Do page...
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