There aren't many films I choose to watch more than once. But tonight there are two on television which are among my favourite flicks. Firstly, the excellent Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the Oscar-winning western comedy drama from 1969. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are just wonderful as the outlaws whose penchant for robbing banks has them on the run constantly. This film brings back memories for me of returning to Cumbernauld in 1970 for the first time since my parents divorced. I spent a week with my father and he took me to the pictures to see this film. The film score composed by the genius that is Burt Bacharach is sublime, particularly Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - whenever I hear this song, even today, it reminds me of being back in Cumbernauld.
And speaking of the new town, the second film on the small screen tonight is Gregory's Girl, Bill Forsyth's brilliant coming of age film. With John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn and the gorgeous Clare Grogan, the film is set in Cumbernauld and so has a special place in my heart. And it also has a wonderful script, a superb performance from Sinclair and quaint wee cameo from the legend that is Chic Murray (off you go you small boy!) And I have I mentioned Clare Grogan??!
So tonight,from just before six o'clock, it's feet up, crack open a few bottles of cider and indulge in four hours of nostalgia. Perfect Sunday night viewing ahead of another gruesome week at work.
Have I mentioned Clare Grogan.....?
