Do you like air? Not the French pop act famous for soundtracking The Virgin Suicides, but the oxygen, nitrogen, argon mix that goes into your lungs and helpes you live. I do. I think it’s great. I also like trees, clear skies and polar bears. Not that I’ve ever actually met a polar bear but I have no reason to see them homeless, begging for change.
On election day this year you have a choice between a few quid off your National Insurance, a chance to complain about immigration or the opportunity to say that you think that there are people out there who deserve a chance to stand up and say no to the callous way we treat our Earth and everything on it.
Without too much further persuasion to possibly look a few more years ahead on election day here is Adrain Ramsay, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, giving us his favourite film of all time ever…
Name
Adrian Ramsey.
Occupation
Deputy Leader of the Green Party and standing to be MP for Norwich South.
What is your Most Favourite Bestest Film In The Whole Wide World?
A Beautiful Mind
When I went to see this film I didn’t have high expectations, but I found myself totally captivated. Based on the life-story of the genius mathematician John Nash, it takes you inside the mind of someone whose life is blighted by severe mental illness.
The power of the film is that Nash’s illness – paranoid schizophrenia – is experienced by the viewer from Nash’s viewpoint. It’s not until half-way through the film that the viewer finds out – at the same time as Nash – that many of his experiences and friends are not real, but delusions. The viewer then accompanies Nash and his wife as they struggle to control the illness and save their relationship and family life.
Although the film has been criticised for diverging from the truth in some important aspects of Nash’s life and illness, it’s still a very moving portrayal of one man’s struggle with mental illness. Russell Crowe is brilliant as Nash – bringing humour and lightness even at some of the darkest moments. Despite the torments it portrays, it’s funny and uplifting, and a wonderful story of triumph over tribulation.
Favourite Scene
Probably the famous scene in the pub, when Nash expounds on his mathematical ‘game theory’ for chatting up girls.
Favourite Line
Nash proposing to Alicia:
Nash: “Alicia, is our relationship a long-term commitment? I need some kind of proof; some kind of verifiable empirical data.”
Alica: “Okay, give me a moment to redefine my girlish notions of romance.”
First Movie You Remember
Back to the Future is the first film that really stuck in my memory. I still think it’s a brilliant film.
Last Film You Saw At The Cinema
Avatar.
Worst Film You’ve Ever Seen
Love in the Time of Cholera. The book’s supposed to be good, but the film was slow and mundane – I tried watching it on DVD but had to give up and switch off.
What Do You Love About Movies
Being able to immerse yourself momentarily in worlds you could never experience in real life. Seeing the world through fresh eyes and different cultures.
Adrian Ramsay is currently standing for election in Norwich South. We at thisfilmison will remain completely neutral during this election except that we’re now only voting Green or Lib Dem as none of the other parties replied. Assholes.
