So it wasn’t Patterson Joseph liked I’d hoped but instead we got someone I will concede as a better choice. That’s not to say I’m doing a u-turn on my opinion because the reason Peter Capaldi is such a great choice … Continue reading Why Peter Capaldi is a great choice for Doctor Who
Christopher Nolan introduced both huge positives but also massive negatives to the superhero movie genre. His take on Batman is pretty much the perfect version of that character. He steeps it in the darkness and realism it needs and because of that he created the … Continue reading The Wolverine (2013) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading 3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst Pegg and Frost Collaborations
I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now! It’s not often I’ll say this but The Following would probably have made … Continue reading The Following (Season 1) TV Review
I always give tv shows two episodes. I’ve explained my reasons in detail here but to put it succinctly, I think that all shows need one episode to establish its premise, characters and the direction it wishes to take and … Continue reading Why I stopped watching Continuum
The World’s End represents what happens when small-time creators get ideas beyond their reach. That sounds really harsh and Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright are a lot more than “small-time” but considering where they came from and the early … Continue reading The World’s End (2013) Review
The best sequels follow characters rather than events. That is why superhero sequels are very easy and successful while sequels to films like The Hangover will always struggle. The Hangover was a novel events driven story. It had funny, likable … Continue reading Monsters University (2013) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading 3 of the Worst vs 3 of the Best Pixar Movies
I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now! Black Mirror has an uncanny ability to force you into thinking about the way you … Continue reading Black Mirror (Season 2) TV Review
The key to Pixar’s success isn’t the animation, the voices or even the comedy – it’s the original storytelling. The best of Pixar has the most original stories, creating whole worlds that most people couldn’t come close to imagining. They … Continue reading Monsters Inc. (2001) Review
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