TALKS

We have the use of a room in Universidad Popular San Sebastián De Los Reyes.
On Wednesdays  we meet to exchange viewpoints on different themes in English. 
We also have a good selection of books and dvds.

Nos reuniremos próximamente para charlar sobre estos temas en inglés.

FEB 28th
BOOKS
March 7th
GOING VEGAN
MARCH 14th 
PUB QUIZ  in a local bar. Our St Patrick´s Day celebration

If you would like to join us, write to asedow@gmail.com. 

St. Patrick´s Day

SHAMROCK

Falta poco para la celebración del día de San Patricio, que como todos sabéis es el próximo día 17 de marzo. Como siempre procederemos a realizar unas actividades para este día y para ello queremos contar con vuestras ideas y aportaciones. .
Este año como contamos con un lugar físico para poder reunirnos, podríamos quedar en nuestra sede y realizar juegos como un concurso con divertidas preguntas o un “pub quiz” También podríamos dar un paseo y acabar en un pub para tomar unos refrescos en honor al Santo! Las posibilidades son infinitas, y ya hemos hecho intercambio de libros, lecturas compartidas en la biblioteca Central, concurso de relatos infantiles y también de adultos…… Os toca a vosotros elegir o sugerir! Si tenéis una buena idea compartirla y nos ponemos en marcha. Os esperamos a todos/as.

Relax and enjoy the movie

Hi.

On Wednesday 21st we will continue with our film theme and finish watching the film Me Before You  starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin and Charles Dance.

How about this for a topic? BOOKS! Where to start? We will begin our discussion about that on Wednesday too.

See you then.
For more info write to us at asedow@gmail.com

Sketch from the Marx Brothers

MAD ABOUT MOVIES ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Here you are,  the movie list we shared last Wednesday. I am looking forward to watching them all, some for the first time and some just to enjoy them once again.

Later, in the street, some of us went on talking (but in Spanish) and sharing titles and laughs ... For example, Le prénom and Le dîner de cons, such  smart and funny French comedies. You have to watch them too!

It was a very nice evening!

Lola M.

ORLANDO (1992, Luis´s recommendation), based on a Virginia Woolf book, with Tilda Swinton, the special actress in her androgynous appearance.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS (2006, Rosa´s choice), with Will Smith and his own son, Jaden. Based on a true story about American dream and personal triumph.

CHILDREN OF HEAVEN (1997, Alvaro´s choice), an Iranian film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture Foreign Language. Perfect and tender, innocent and pure as the children protagonists, for adults and young people.

INCEPTION (2010, it is Pedro´s election), a film by Christopher Nolan, always an amazing and particular director. High level science fiction with Leonardo Di Caprio.

HIDALGO, OCEAN OF FIRE (2004, chosen by Audrey). Beautiful horses, heroes and adventures in the desert, with Viggo Mortensen and Omar Sharif... so beautiful men too.

EL SECRETO DE SUS OJOS (2009, Julia´s recommendation). Marvellous film and splendid story, based on the Eduardo Sacheri novel, with great Argentine actor Ricardo Darín.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968, Elke surprised us with this western), the best spaghetti western in the large filmography of Sergio Leone. With a cruel Henry Fonda, a young Charles Bronson and a pretty and elegant Claudia Cardinale.

THE POST (Elke again), the latest Spielberg´s film, the story of the scandalous secrets of the USA government about the Vietnam war, and the brave woman who published them in her newspaper (The Washington Post). With the best one (we all agreed): Meryl Streep.

THE KING´S SPEECH (2010, recommended by Klaus), the emotional story of George VI, the English king with a stutter and his revolutionary speech therapist. With Colin Firth, a true English gentleman, always smart in his roles.

BRAVEHEART (1995, the first Keren recommendation), directed by and starring Mel Gibson, a historic film about William Wallace, the Scottish hero who fought against English oppression in the XIV century.

ROB ROY (1995, Keren´s tip too), story of Robert McGregor, Scottish independence hero in the XVIII century, about honor and true love. With Liam Neeson and great Jessica Lange.

THE BIRDCAGE (1996, Biddy´s choice) an emotive comedy with the unforgettable Robin Wiliams and Gene Hackman. The son of a homosexual couple is going to marry the daughter of a conservative politician... laughs and muddles guaranteed. A film to open minds, about tolerance and prejudices.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957, Lola´s first choice), an old black and white film, a classic from Billy Wilder, a genius. The story of a process where nothing is what it seems to be, based on an Agatha Christi play. With Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, great classical players.

SMOKE (1995, Lola´ second one), a delightful film about the meaning of life, full of magic, sensitivity and humanity. The lives of the protagonists mix with each other in a Brooklyn cigar shop. With Harvey Keitel, William Hurt and Forest Whitaker. Paul Auster wrote the screenplay... who could ask for anything more?

THE ROYAL TENEMBAUMS (2001, Lola again), a movie that doesn´t leave you indifferent, you hate it or you love it, not a conventional film by a crazy young genius Wes Anderson. With Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, ... It is about the Tenembaums a dysfunctional family, with three children who become three genius. The soundtrack is really awesome, there is  perfect and beautiful music (classic and modern) for every scene in the film. 

Calling all film buffs!

Good morning. This week Lola M came up with a nice idea to make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak.

You have to tell us about  films you can recommend. So we will be taking turns to speak. She is asking you only to recommend films that have the original soundtrack in English as the idea is that maybe we can watch the same film together or at home and then discuss it.

Rack your brains now :))) 

To join us, write to asedow@gmail.com

14th FEBRUARY💕

Today´s topic

THE FUTURE OF CARS

A fascinating glimpse at what the future holds for us.

Owning your own car may be a thing of the past.

There are loads of new ideas out there and we will be discussing them this evening thanks to the links Klaus sent us.
U.P. Sanse  Av Baunatal 18 First floor. 18.30h

The Story Of How Asociación Educativa Oscar Wilde (ASEDOW) Got Its Name.

   La Asociación Educativa Oscar Wilde (ASEDOW), nació en 2009 como asociación sin ánimo de lucro. El gran escritor Oscar Wilde nos inspiró con la historia de El Gigante Egoísta, un gigante que se negó a permitir que los niños jugaran en su hermoso jardín.
  El objetivo de nuestra asociación, es promover el ideal del aprendizaje permanente y el estudio del idioma de forma relajada, abierto a todos y, para ello, tratar de utilizar espacios públicos que, por alguna razón están infrautilizados.

The name of our association is a tribute to the great writer Oscar Wilde who inspired us with his story The Selfish Giant.
In 2009 this non profit association came into being in order to promote the ideal of lifelong learning  and a relaxed approach to  the study of language, open to all and, with this aim, to access public spaces that for some reason are under used.