The hook for True Story is exactly that… that this is a true story. It begins in a very intriguing way as well, with James Franco’s suspected murderer using Jonah Hill’s shamed journalist’s name when he is arrested. It brings the … Continue reading True Story (2015) Review
In my “real life” I am a History teacher. Although this hasn’t got anything directly related with movies and TV, it does offer me the chance to use movies as teaching devices sometimes. History has been such a ripe source material for movies that … Continue reading Using films to teach… Life is Beautiful
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! Often the greatest TV shows or movies have an epic battle at their center. Be it … Continue reading Billions (Season 1) TV Review
At a time when Hollywood is mining comic books, TV shows and even board games for movie ideas, adapting a novel seems quite ordinary and sensible. Books have been turned into movies for the longest time and with this week’s release … Continue reading Is “the book was better” ever a valid criticism?
The Girl on the Train will certainly hold your interest. It is a story with plenty of twists, turns, red herrings and ponderous moments that for at least the first two-thirds of the movie, you will be gripped, wondering on the … Continue reading The Girl on the Train (2016) Review
Views from the Sofa’s 100 Greatest Scenes is a list of the 100 greatest moments in the movies. This could be long introductions, moments of action or great dialogue between characters. The scenes are in no particular order and come from … Continue reading 100 Greatest Scenes Number 30: Bunny Boiler
Before we go any further, watch this: Hopefully, you are like me at this point and thinking to yourself: “Yes, please!” This is an animation by Indiana Jones fan Patrick Schoenmaker and showcases the potential that an Indiana Jones animated … Continue reading Is this the way to solve the Indiana Jones problem?
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! What a difference a second season makes. After the average and quite mediocre first season, it … Continue reading Supernatural (Season 2) TV Review
I have written about my love for podcasts before but with a few odd episodes being an exception, none of them feel specifically for movie and TV fans. We’re Alive is different. It isn’t TV or movie related directly, it isn’t a podcast about … Continue reading “We’re Alive” – a podcast for movie and TV fans
There is something about Fatal attraction which doesn’t sit right. The movie shouldn’t work. It is about a crazed, obsessed woman who tries to force her way into the life and affection of a married man she had a one-night stand … Continue reading Fatal Attraction (1987) Review
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