If you like a good romance, but find little satisfaction in the formulaic films churned out by Hollywood, then you must try Medianeras (Tuesday 22^nd January, 8.30pm).

As I mentioned in my blog at the beginning of the week, I am looking at the bees in my back garden with a new level of admiration and concern after watching the documentary Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?.

I’m looking at the bees in my garden with a whole new level of respect and concern. I’m even letting my herbs go to seed, and it’s all thanks to the documentary Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (Thursday 17^th January, 8.30pm).

Well, the nominees are pretty much as expected, and yet there are just enough snubs and surprises here to make this awards race exciting.

Here’s the list of the nominees for the Golden Globes 2013. The show will be co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey on January 13^th. There are a few surprises, namely the multiple nominations for the average Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, and a few snubs, Robert Di Niro misses out on a nomination for his critically acclaimed role in Silver Linings Playbook. Over all thought, it’s a pretty straightforward list.

One thing to note, the nominee list does not include a single hobbit.

Israeli film Ajami (Tuesday 18^th December, 8.30pm) is at the top of my highlights list this week. Playing as part of our World Cinema programme Around the World in 80 Days, Ajami is a film for anyone curious about life in the Middle East.