There doesn’t seem to be many as ubiquitous in the horror world as Mike Flanagan. Being the filmmaker behind incredible films like Oculus (2013), Hush (2016), and Doctor Sleep (2019). As well as universally loved horror series’ The Haunting of Hill House (2018), Midnight Mass (2021), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). … More The Life of Chuck Might Be Flanagan’s Best Film Yet!
This evening I had the absolute pleasure of seeing a Matthew Bourne ballet performed at The Wales Millenium Centre. Seeing his work again has been a top priority since I saw his take on “Sleeping Beauty”. A gothic retelling that brought many new twists to the often retold classic fairytale. The subtle humour and the … More Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Wales Millenium Centre – 24/04/25
It’s probably no surprise to anyone that I like movies. Going to the cinema was probably the family activity that made me happiest growing up, sometimes I didn’t even know what the family was seeing, I was just always down for a movie. One of the few perks to having a day job, was that … More 6 Films in a Day: How I Spent 12 Hours At My Local Cineworld.
Sports films are a genre of film that I enjoy a strange amount considering I’m not a sports kind of guy. (I suppose by that logic, I should enjoy Sitting Down Films and Staying in Bed Films). But I’ve yet to be let down by a Wrestling Movie. WWE Studios, a subsidiary of the Wrestling … More Iron Claw: Breaking The Von Erich Curse
This one might stir controversy if more people read my blog, but I have an opinion that I can no longer hide. But I must also state for the record that Bergman is one of the best storytellers of our time! As I’ve written previously about how several of his films transcend traditional narrative and … More My Least Favourite Bergman Film
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