2021 Reviews – Pieces of a Woman
Well, the thigh bone’s connected to the hip bone. The hip bone’s connected to the backbone – which pieces of a woman are we talking about here? I’ve quickly fallen behind in some reviews for 2021, but anyone who knows … Continued
2021 Reviews – Ammonite
Saoirse Ronan spins her wheel of accents and what does it land on today? English! Very nice. Ronan is very talented across the board and loves to mix it up. Equally, Kate Winslet is looking for her next project where … Continued
2021 Reviews – Promising Young Woman
Woah-ho! The breadcrumb trail of last year is behind us, and now it’s time to explore the big guns released in January, ahead of award season. The quote atop the Promising Young Woman poster is all I’ve heard about this … Continued
2021 Reviews – Soul
Look, we need to talk. I feel like I’m always harping on about this, when it mightn’t even be such an issue to some, but I’ve had some soul-searching to do – no pun intended. It’s always been my way … Continued
TV Talk – American Horror Story: 1984 (Season 9)
I promised a review of American Horror Story, season 9, when I got around to watching it… and I’m a man of my word. What are the odds that I could be talking about two properties with ‘1984’ in the … Continued
2021 Reviews – Wonder Woman 1984
So, I wake up one morning and remember, there’s a pretty famous novel called 1984, about censorship, in a horrible alternate civilisation. Which got me thinking; I wonder if Pedro Pascal’s character is going have the goal to become like … Continued
TV Talk – Scream: The TV Series (Seasons 1-2)
“Do you like scary movies?” What about TV shows based off them? In 2015, MTV released a TV show in the name and premise of Scream. There are benefits to a longer-form drama based off a slasher flick, like deeper … Continued
My Least Favourite 10 Movies of 2020
As every minor in a storm knows, sometimes you have to dredge through some mud to find the gold. As any fish trawler knows, you don’t always catch trophies. Every movie starts out with the opportunity to create something fantastic … Continued
My Favourite 10 Movies of 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; a time where to look back through the year that was and bring you my top 10 favourite movies of the year. Despite the most topsy-turvy year in cinema, thanks to a … Continued
2020 Reviews – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
I keep calling this movie ‘Big Mamma’s Black Ass’; what is it actually called? Oh, I’m not far off. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is looking like high priority viewing with award season in mind, and the last movie I’ll sneak … Continued