Sense 8 was a show that was cruelly cut down before its time. But, thanks to a fan campaign, came back to life for a finale recently, courtesy of Netflix. … Continue reading Sense8 finale: just what we needed
Top ass-kicking actresses on TV that I like lately
Lately, I’ve started to become dimly aware of something. A lot of TV shows I’m currently watching seem to have not only a decent gender balance in general, but also … Continue reading Top ass-kicking actresses on TV that I like lately
The rise of the action woman
Recently I was listening to a podcast with Alicia Vikander, one where she talked about her role as the new Lara Croft and how the character has been rebooted as … Continue reading The rise of the action woman
Top 10 films about making films
I recently watched a film in which the plot revolved around, or at least touched on, the process of making a film. Which got me thinking about other films where … Continue reading Top 10 films about making films
Infinity War: the pathos of Thanos
So, Avengers: Infinity War from Marvel Studios. The biggest of epic battles to end all epic battles (although not quite, as there’ll be an Avengers 4 in 2019, but more … Continue reading Infinity War: the pathos of Thanos
Ready Player One: a young man’s game?
‘Have you heard the news? Spielberg is directing Ready Player One!’ Thus went the geek cries across the interwebs – and I was one of them. For this was pleasing, … Continue reading Ready Player One: a young man’s game?
Toxic man
Lately, things that annoy me include: beer and lads and birds and banter. Because whenever they’re linked to toxic man. They just lead me to certain anger. Like Professor Banner … Continue reading Toxic man
A Quiet Place: a horror masterclass
The ‘what if’ question is often a good way to start the process of creating a story for a writer. To come up with a meaty concept. In A Quiet … Continue reading A Quiet Place: a horror masterclass
A diamond that hits back
I’m hardly past it. (Mid-30s if you’re wondering.) And in recent years, have kinda felt like I hate this game. Cos life plus time is evil. And seems to equal … Continue reading A diamond that hits back
my inner troll
Where does one find the time anymore? It seems like lazy days have given way to hard graft. Like painting and cleaning and tiling the floor. In some ways I … Continue reading my inner troll
