I'm an aspiring writer and filmmaker. I'm super into photography. So you think you're better than me? That's fair, you probably are.
2020 almost being over is always something to look forward to. Although that excitement is somewhat ruined by the knowledge that the months and years are arbitrary and will have no effect on our lives. The month has been a good one. Imperfect in many ways but perfectly pleasant. December is a month of ignoring … More December 2020
The last few months have seen me form a close relationship with Expressionist films. Especially the early films of the movement. Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari made for some ideal Halloween viewing. The silent era can often make it difficult to discern the differences in European and American cinema when the evident language … More Hollywood Vs Expressionsism: The Early Days.
I personally credit French magician Georges Méliès as one of the founding fathers of film. Le Voyage Dans La Lune was certainly the first film of its kind. In 1902 a film of its length was an almost unheard of achievment. While the Lumieres created early cinema going experiences, their films are short, very short. Films … More A Trip to the Moon
Some weeks are better than others and sometimes months are better than others. I thoroughly enjoyed October, September too, my opinion of November however has been particularly poor. There is no denying the world is going to hell around us. Constant looming lockdowns, the worst recession in over a decade and a generation of students … More November 2020
Another Spooktober has passed, the only month I wish exceeded 31 days. It may be childish; but I love Halloween! My Scottish mother took the holiday seriously; the month of October would be spent planning costumes and trick or treating routes. Blue Peter presenters would spend nights in haunted castles (or as they’re otherwise known, … More October 2020
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