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
Many months ago now, Cardiff hosted the IRIS Film Festival, one of the UK’s best Film Festivals for LGBT Cinema. Most of my classmates got involved and I was incredibly jealous of all of them, I was working full time as an assistant manager at a Coffee Shop & Bar, I didn’t have time to … More 4 Days of Vampires: Vampfest 2022
In sunshine and shadow, from darkness till noon Over mountains that reach from the sky to the moon A man with a dream that will never let go Keeps searching to find El Dorado So ride, boldly ride, to the end of the rainbow Ride, boldly ride, till you find El Dorado The wind becomes … More EL Dorado – Howard Hawks’ Existential Original Song
A conversation that I’ve frequently had in The Nag’s Head is the ever contentious subject of The Rolling Stones or The Beatles? What follows can range from a pleasant discussion about music to an argument as heated as Question Time and a family dinner combined. However when people have ultimately accepted that The Beatles are … More George Harrison is the Best Beatle: Here’s Why!
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