One of the great American independent films of the 1990s, writer-director Whit Stillman's ... more
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Advantages: Modern, Clean, Spacious,Pleasant atmosphere. good food & entertainment Disadvantages: Possibly an aquired taste
~~ Metropolitan ~~
The other evening I had the good fortune to be offered a free meal at the Metropolitan in Stourbridge. They were hosting a Psychic Supper event, which comprised of a two course meal and a reading with one or more of the mediums present, this was all for £18.00 per person. Sadly I didn't get to have a reading as I was one of the mediums working for my supper. But everyone that goes gets at least one message.
~~ The Bar ~~
The bar area is very modern with wooden parquet flooring, aluminium chairs with wooden seats and a matching design with the tables, there are comfy leather sofa's and leather cube seats dotted around the perimeter. It is a very spacious room and has a clean up market feel about it with an ambience of Art Deco and minimalist, yet very modern.
There is also an outside patio area just ...
Advantages: Unbelievably luxurious Disadvantages: Probably won't be able to tolerate a 2 star hotel again
Background
On the 31st August 2009, my wife and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary which is no mean feat. In celebration of this milestone I decided to take the lovely Mrs L away to London for a short, luxurious break in one of London's classiest hotels. Being short on cash I looked around for what was available with my Airmiles fund and with the aid of my six and eight year old sons we decided Mrs L would probably like the Metropolitan.
Overview & Appearance
Nestled next to the concrete monstrosity that is the Hilton on Park Lane and overlooking Hyde Park is a much smaller (only ten floors!) building containing both trendy nightspot the Met Bar and the Michelin-starred Nobu restaurant in addition to 153 guest rooms and suites. Although rather simple looking from the outside, upon entering through the rotating ...
Advantages: Mouth watering food. Disadvantages: London prices on drinks.
The Metropolitan is situated on Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester. West Didsbury is a beautiful leafy suburb just south of the city centre, full of trendy student types and rich as you like business folk.
Didsbury has its fair share of pub, bars and restaurant but the Metropolitan stands out for me.
It used to be called the Didsbury and I still confuse people now by saying "I'll meet you at the Didsbury" and they've never even heard of it! Since changing its name and owner it hasn't gone downwards in class, more like upwards.
As you drive into the car park, which is large enough for at least 40 cars, you can tell straight away that this is not full of old men drinking ale. The car park is full of pricey cars, matching the pricey clothes you will no doubt view inside.
There are a couple of entrances, but I mainly use ...
carminator 28.08.2003 (11.09.2003)
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Contains moderate sex references and implied hard drug use
Video Category
Feature Film
Country Of Origin
United States of America
Plot
A romantic comedy chronicling the social scene of a group of young Manhattan socialites and their vanishing debutante scene. Into their midst comes an outsider in the shape of Tom Townsend, who opposes the group of young urban upper-middle class members. But, because of an escort shortage he is welcomed into their group by the dominant, arrogant leader and his charming girlfriend.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
METRODOME DISTRIBUTION; SONY DADC
Release date
17/07/2006
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
MTD 5225
Barcode
5055002552250
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Professional reviews
Review
A peach of a picture (Empire, 24/02/2009)
DVD Description
An outsider is brought along to the Christmas season of a group of young Manhattan socialites. The group's outspoken members Charlie, Nick and Cynthia cynically debate art, politics, social criticism, activism and literature as left-wing student Tom Townsend views on the group and their socialising are confirmed. He becomes immersed in the caustic, witty and urbane barbs and ticks that exist among this conspicuous peer group. Whit Stillman's razor sharp romantic comedy conversation piece set amongst the Manhattan socialite scene is a sparkling reminder of the emerging American independent film landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Earning itself an Academy Award nomination for Best (Original) Screenplay, METROPOLITAN's blend of biting wit, incisive social satire and deeply-felt nostalgia signalled the arrival of a unique cinematic talent in the form of Stillman and a raft of invigorating young acting talent.
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