An Elegant Sufficiency

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So what would you choose?

We're staying in a "boutique" hotel here in Yorkshire and I'm intrigued by the selection of CDs and DVDs in our room.  I wondered how accurately  they reflect the interests/taste of the guests here and whether they are aimed more at their desired target group.  Most of the guests here are around our age or even slightly older - couples in their 50s I'd say, with the odd exception, both older and younger.

The music CD box contains:

  • American Life,  Madonna
  • Spiritus, ?
  • Ladies and Gentlemen, the best of George Michael
  • Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique
  • Bocelli, Sogno
  • Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder
  • Come Away with Me, Norah Jones
  • Live at Knebworth, Robbie Williams

The DVD movie box contains:

  • Y tu Mama Tambien
  • 9 1/2 weeks
  • Some Like it Hot
  • English Patient
  • Sleepless in Seattle
  • Jamon Jamon
  • Dirty Dancing
  • The Godfather
  • Casablanca
  • The Piano

I can't decide whether I think these choices are just too clever by half, revelaing great insight and some adventure, or that I could do better!  I think I would make some changes, most certainly - but I'd definitely keep such classics as Casablanca and Stevie Wonder.  What about you?  What do you think ought to be in there?

Incidentally, we've watched/listened to not a single one!  We've hardly been here, and when we have, we've been eating dinner - had the tasting menu with the wine choices tonight, for after all, when one's bedroom is only steps away, isn't it too good an opportunity to miss?