I remember once hearing an interview with a literary agent on NPR, where he discussed regularly receiving manuscripts where the writer made no attempt at hiding the influence Victorian-era authors had on them.… Continue reading
We’ve got a cast, the production is greenlit…the official New Mutants movie is under way and the cinematic ‘X-Men’ universe is about to get bigger. But who are they? The New Mutants, whilst popular… Continue reading
There’s something pure about how a TV show introduction is constructed, and yes, saying that does make me feel like an arty wanker. But there’s few other places that creative types can… Continue reading
Hollywood icon Humphrey Bogart is an actor who has risen past being a great entertainer and has become a certified cultural icon. Even those who have never seen one of his movies recognize… Continue reading
Director: Michael Showalter Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, Anupam Kher Plot: Stand up comedian Kumail meets Emily following on of his performances. The two hit it off… Continue reading
WARNING! BELOW THERE BE: Synopsis: Jon and Davos arrive at Dragonstone. Euron presents his “gift” to Cersei. Cersei enacts revenge for her daughter’s death. Melisandre decides to leave for Volantis. The Iron Bank… Continue reading
Moviegoers in the early days of gangster movies became familiar with seeing actors who were staples of the genre. Movie legends like; Humphrey Bogart, George Raft, Pat O’Brien, and Edward G. Robinson became… Continue reading
Director: Michal Winterbottom Cast: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon Plot: Steve and Rob continue their restaurant tours, this time visiting Spain to enjoy gourmet food, share banter and swap witticisms. Review: This is an… Continue reading
Sometimes I liken movies to meat at a butcher shop. First you have your upper echelon movies like The Shawshank Redemption and Jaws. They’re like the prime cuts of beef, filet Mignon, Porterhouse,… Continue reading
*****WARNING!!! SPOILERS BELOW!!!***** Synopsis: Dany plans her invasion of Westeros. Cersei tries to consolidate power among those who remain loyal, while hatching a plan to combat Dany’s… Continue reading
