TV has entered a new era of streaming and binge-watching. This has many positives, improving the writing of shows, developing story-lines which unfold over many episodes and also increasing the “must-watch” TV that prompts people to consume a whole season in … Continue reading The importance of “Previously on…”
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 Scene Number 27: Church Fight
There is no arguing that this is the Golden Age of Superhero movies but there are plenty of other heroes than didn’t originate in the pages of DC and Marvel. Before superheroes and super-powers, there were heroes of a different kind, … Continue reading Five “classic” heroes in need of a reboot
Many people claim movies have changed their lives. This could be because it touched them emotionally, opening a part of them they never knew existed. Some movies can change a person’s perceptions, fundamentally altering beliefs. Others are the reasons people have … Continue reading How the Final Destination series has changed my life
The third movie in The Purge series, Election Year, looks to bring the idea of the annual Purge to a close. It is a decent end to the series but rumours of a movie have started to circulate. This wouldn’t be … Continue reading How to make The Purge a TV Show
Reviews were the reason I started this blog. I loved movies so much that I wanted to share my views with people and start discussion and conversation. I love doing them and it’s become more of an obsession than a hobby … Continue reading Why do you read reviews?
The UK Office is one of the best sitcoms that British television ever produced. Through two seasons and one Christmas special, The Office gave us a “real-life” story, with recognisable characters like awful boss David Brent, as well as a love … Continue reading Which is better? – The UK or US Office?
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 25: The Boulder Chase
It’s only been a week but Me and Adam bring you another Views from the Sofa Podcast. In this episode we focus on biopics, including how best to describe Macclesfield, who Me and Adam would cast in our biopics and the … Continue reading The Views from the Sofa Podcast – SofaPod 7: Willy Wonka and The Sofa Factory
Each year the summer blockbuster season brings with it some of the biggest and most anticipated movies. The “tentpoles” which the studios place all their budget and faith in, hoping to now break that lucrative billion-dollar target. This summer was no … Continue reading Was Summer 2016 the most disappointing yet?
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