Summer of Movies - I'm a little bit nervous about "Desert Flower"

Pete, i'm confused.

I love Liya Kebede. I know this story (about Waris Dirie - a Somalian desert nomad who fled a forced teen marriage to a man old enough to be her grandfather, only to end up in London where she was discovered and became a top model in the 90's. She then went on to tell her story about female genital mutilation - phew!), and I totally respect this story. But I am not sure if I am excited about this film?
Perhaps it is because I haven't read the book (Sin, i know.) I am vehemently against "watching the film before you have read the book" as it almost always ruins it (Hello - everyone who went to see Eat Pray Love? Shame on you).
I just can't put my finger on it.

I don't know if I will see it at the cinema - or maybe I will if I manage to finish the book before it goes to DVD. I didn't even know this film had been made (thank goodness for my excellent local film house - The Nova in Cartlon! - who showcases all the films that I would otherwise not know about).

I must admit - the stills of this film are gorgeous, even though the trailer leaves me a little dry.

Liya Kebede and Waris Dirie are uncanny lookalikes, and it will be refreshing to see a true story of such weighty subject matter make it to the big screen. Maybe i'm a little worried about Liya Kebede's acting skills.

What do you think?



Peter: I watched the preview and it looks like a made for Hallmark film to me, no wonder your not excited. It does have Sally Hawkins in it so it must not suck. Hmm. 


I never read the book first - who has time? Besides, if you like the film then you can read the book.

Sarah: Tom Ford gold - yet again!

I feel like this December is the month of Tom Ford Fabulousness... Or is that every month of every year?

Here are two pictures of his latest catwalk show starring (who else?) Beyonce and Liya Kebede! Tom Ford is is sending a message out to the world - he wants me to go to him and be his muse and model his collection and bask in his presence... I'm coming Tom Ford, see you soon!

And here is another sneaky picture from his guest edited issue of French Vogue - yipee!

S.