29 November 2022
BLACK ADAM: Remarkably unremarkable. But Fine for that!
Another week. Another superhero movie. Should I go and see a more arty film? No. Because most so called art films, nowadays, imho, are just as dark, dull and derivative as the average soap opera. Plus, in absence of an A List vs B List system? I am paying...
13 September 2022
What was the point of #D23?
Answer: NOTHING! We got: 1: Bunch o’ Marvel announcements which do not even come close to matching the excitement of days past. No Iron Man, X Men, Dr Doom, Fantastic 4. Just B list nonsense imho. 2: Harrison Ford. CRYING. And bowing down to PHOEBE WALLER BRIDGE. ffs....
10 September 2022
Gabriel Byrne: Walking with Ghosts
Actor’s One Man Show Autobiographical Tour of Memories is a curious, fun, clever, compelling and inspirational piece of Theatre. Gabriel Byrne (not to be confused with) is a polymath and an inspirational talent. As an actor he is: versatile; hypnotic; poetic. An Irish Al Pacino, even? Certainly, he’s charming. Heartthrob...
31 August 2022
BEAST REVIEW
JAWS WITH CLAWS/PAWS/IDRIS! I did not plan on seeing this film. but Cineworld very helpfully booked me a ticket to watch a James Bond film in NOTTINGHAM, having directed me, specifically, to the BIRMINGHAM site. Anyway. Improvisation, fate, woteva..I saw BEAST. THE GOOD: Idris Elba is great at action...
10 August 2022
BULLET TRAIN REVIEW
The Good: 1: Brad Pitt very funny and charming. 2: Beautiful shots of Japan. 3: Some genuine shocks and surprises. 4: Talented supporting cast, especially Aaron Taylor Johnson, who is surely now moving onto the next James Bond shortlist? 5: There is a sense of fun and good will...
