Book Review: ‘The Essex Serpent’

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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 →

Who Are the New Mutants? A Handy Guide

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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 →

Top 10 TV Show Intros (Part V)

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  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 →

Top 10 Humphrey Bogart Movies

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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 →

Movie Review: ‘The Big Sick’

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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 →

TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Episode 3: ‘The Queen’s Justice’

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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 →

Retro Review: ‘White Heat’

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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 →

Movie Review: ‘The Trip to Spain’

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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 →

The Top 10 Worst Movies I’ve Ever Seen

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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 →

TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Episode 2: ‘Stormborn’

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*****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 →