It's all going to be fine. It always is. Just follow the plan.

Date: Sunday 24th March
Film: Arbitrage (2013)
Director: Nicholas Jarecki
Starring: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth
Running time: 01 hour, 47 minutes
Rating: 7/10

I'm putting it out there, I love Richard Gere, and his stupidly twinkly eyes. I jump at the chance to see any film he pops up in.

(this is where I tried to find a gif of those twinkly eyes, instead I found this gem)

Arbitrage tells the story of the potential demise of a wealthy hedge fund manager. It looks at mistakes he has made in his personal life, his business dealings and his relationships and what happens when people become aware of these mistakes.

This film is a thriller, however instead of fast paced action, it is all tense conversations, whispered dealings in blacked out cars, and sneaking around.

Maybe not your style if you aren't into wordy dramas, but overall, a good tense drama.

Challenge day: 180
Challenge time: 11 days, 07 hours, 10 minutes
Challenge film total: 140

The human brain, a lovely piece of hardware.

Date: Tuesday 19th March
Film: Robot & Frank (2013)
Director: Jake Schreier
Starring: Frank Langella, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon and Peter Sarsgaard
Running Time: 01 hour, 29 minutes
Rating: 9/10

After a rubbish day, there is nothing that relaxes me more than taking myself off to the movies. There's something about sitting in the dark, watching other people's stories that calms me to the core.

So, after a pretty tough Tuesday, I popped round the corner from my office to see what was on at the local Vue. The next film showing; Robot & Frank, a film I'd read great things about, with a cast of actors I admire and an interesting concept. Had to be worth checking out.

This film tells the story of Frank, a former cat burglar who, as old age fast approaches, is bought a robot butler by his concerned son. The film goes on to tell the story of the relationship between this cantankerous old man, struggling to deal with the limitations of his advanced age, and Robot, his faithfully programmed electronic home help.

This film is a beautiful story about finding love and companionship in the most unexpected places.

Challenge day: 175
Challenge time: 11 days, 05 hours, 23 minutes
Challenge film total: 139