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.
Soldiers are citizens of death’s grey land, Drawing no dividend from time’s to-morrows. In the great hour of destiny they stand, Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. Soldiers are sworn to action; they must win Some flaming, fatal climax with their lives. Soldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin They think of firelit … More A Brief Analysis of Siegfried Sassoon’s Dreamers
Only a few days after celebrating the New Year with family have we all been inundated with apocalyptic news of environmental catastrophes and impending conflicts throughout the world. Yet I have self importantly focused all of my efforts inwards and been working hard on my annual “Resolution Book”. When you’re as self loathing as I … More The Twenties: Now Boarding.
The poorly informed decision to become a filmmaker is not one that occurred overnight; it was a hard thought out, carefully formulated plan conducted over possibly three nights. I’d always loved films and when you live in a small town and don’t have any friends who want to vandalize the gardens of pensioners with you, … More Five Films And How They Encouraged Me To Make Films.
2015 saw Adam Driver set a new standard of Star Wars villain as he portrayed the angst fueled, tormented soul of Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens. A performance that resonated with me for a long time after; becoming my favourite character in the franchise and encouraging me to change the name on my McDonald’s … More Paterson’s Overshadowed Star.
“He’s funny, and handsome, and he’s got such lovely teeth” “He’s not for you Daisy!” “Course not! He’s too good for me. I know that” “No! He’s not too good! He’s not the boy for you and you’re not the girl for him.” “Isn’t that what I just said? and why would he be, when … More The Evolving Character of Thomas Barrow (and why it matters).
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