Retro Review: ‘Dracula A.D. 1972’

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Hammer may have put themselves on the map by taking the proverbial classical gothic horror baton from Universal and running with it. But come the late 60’s and into the early 70’s the… Continue reading

10 Christmas Traditions Australians Can’t Enjoy

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This is a repost of an article from 2013 because I’m busy making Peppermint Bark. Christmas is just around the corner! All those wonderful traditions and activities people around the world gather together… Continue reading

Book Review: ‘Floating Staircase’ by Ronald Malfi

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Recently I was recommended the book The Night Parade by Ronald Malfi, as someone always looking for a good scary read I went to check it out. Unfortunately the copy belonging to my… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘The Last Jedi’ (SPOILER FREE!)

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Plot:  Following the destruction of Star Killer Base, the Resistance find themselves pursued by the full force of the First Order.  Led by General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and intrepid Commander Poe Dameron… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Mudbound’

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  Plot:  Based on the novel of the same name by Hillary Jordan and set in rural Mississippi just after WWII, Mudbound  follows the intertwined lives of the McCallans, a white farming family… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Pitch Perfect 3’

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Director: Trish Sie Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knapp, John Michael Higgins, Elizabeth Banks, John Lithgow, Ruby Rose, DJ Khaled Plot: The Barden Bellas… Continue reading

Ranking the MCU: ‘The Avengers’

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Nobody thought they could do it, that the narrative and production logistics themselves were complex beyond reason. Nothing like it had been attempted before, nor successfully since. Movie: The Avengers (2012) Director: Joss Whedon Heroes: Tony… Continue reading

Not a Better Love Story Than ‘Twilight’: Harry Potter

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Guys. We gotta talk. Not about Twilight, necessarily, but about love stories. I frequently hear the phrase “still a better love story than Twilight”, and usually it’s funny, but sometimes it’s actually just kind… Continue reading

Farewell to Twelve: The Era of Peter Capaldi

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Since Doctor Who returned to our screens in 2005, the powers that be have not missed a beat in casting actors capable of taking on this iconic role. In only a single season… Continue reading

The MCU Ranked: ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’

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We’ve got Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury…there’s just one more hero who is heavily associated with The Avengers to collect. Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Director: Joe Johnston Heroes: Steve Rogers/Captain America… Continue reading