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I genuinely thought I’d seen this film but watching it recently proved I hadn’t. But I’m pleased I have finally seen it!!! Released in 2011, directed by J. J. Abrams and with Spielberg on the production team you almost know what this film is going to be like right from the start, but instead ofContinue reading “Super 8”

Despite being a huge film fan, and films being the primary topic of the podcast, I do really enjoy reading. I don’t read half as much as I probably should, but still, when the chance comes along I’m more than happy to disappear into a book. Like most of the world I absolutely love theContinue reading “The Girl In The Spiders Web (David Lagercrantz)”

This is one of those films that kind of appears from nowhere then promptly blows everyone away. It was nominated for 6 academy awards, winning 2, including best actor for Anthony Hopkins who at 83 became the oldest winner of that award. Adapted from a play called La Père, also written by director Florian Zellor,Continue reading “The Father”

Back in 2013, director James Wan introduced us to Ed and Lorraine Warren, played brilliantly by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, in The Conjuring. A loosely true ish story about possession, hauntings and everything in between. It was a huge success and for me, one of the best horror films I’d seen for quite someContinue reading “The Conjuring – The Devil made me do it”

I have to admit, despite some great reviews that this film got on its release in 2019 I never quite got interested enough to make the effort to see it. But I came across it on Netflix the other night and thought I’d give it a go. And I’m damn pleased I did!! Staring theContinue reading “Ma”

Welcome to my first blog type thing!! You’ll have to be patient with me, this is the first thing I’ve done like this!! So, I thought I’d start this blog to chat about things that might not always make it on to the podcast. Bear in mind I’m not an expert or professional reviewer, IContinue reading “An introduction”

In 2017 we had the cinematic release of DCs Justice League, featuring an ensemble cast of super heroes that was supposed to really get the so called DCU rolling. Unfortunately it was plagued by problems, with original director Zack Snyder leaving the project and being replaced by Joss Whedon, resulting in endless re-shoots and whoContinue reading “Justice League – Snyder Cut”