Now’s the time of year when a lot of people become insufferable, spouting their Christmas cheer all over the place. I bet there’s a chance that was your reaction reading my opening line, right? Something like, ‘Don’t be a scrooge! Cheer up, it’s chriiiissstmaaas!’ This is exactly the kind of thing that drives me mad.… Continue reading Top ten alternative Christmas movies
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general thoughts and musings on tv, movies and actors
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino’s swansong
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the ninth film by Quentin Tarantino – and it’s one you’d better make sure you watch because he’s only making one more and that’s it, he’s done. His legacy of ten films will be there for us to watch but no more will be made, verily the movie… Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino’s swansong
My top TV shows of 2018
Most TV I watched last year were actually shows that had come out a few years back. Basically I’ve been catching up. So for this list I just wanted to review new shows or new seasons out in 2018. Here were my favourites. Killing Eve The story goes: MI5 Desk analyst Eve (Sandra Oh) gets… Continue reading My top TV shows of 2018
My top ten films of 2018
Yes, I am late to the party with a ‘best of’ reviews of the films of 2018, but I like to let my thoughts settle a bit first. Reflecting on the past twelve months I think 2018 turned out to be a pretty amazing year at the cinema. Here are some of my favourites. 1.… Continue reading My top ten films of 2018
Sexiest characters in the Walking Dead
Over the seasons, The Walking Dead has gotten more and more grim. Literally, nothing good ever happens. The characters go through hell and then some, then dust off and go again. I’m very close to being done with watching it. But it did get me thinking, despite all the characters being permanently under a layer… Continue reading Sexiest characters in the Walking Dead
Top kick-ass women actors (in 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 well-written female characters in leading roles. Perhaps this has been the case for a long time, but, somehow, I’ve just noticed it. Maybe these characters… Continue reading Top kick-ass women actors (in 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 a more realistic heroine for modern women. She mentioned how it seems there’s momentum these days, indeed appetite, towards high quality, well put together, action-driven… 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 this happens. Here are ten of my relatively recent favourites. Their Finest (2016) A rather sweet WWII-set flick which tells the story of the relationship… Continue reading Top 10 films about making films
Top five film and TV characters called Michael
A silly post now. I just want to celebrate my name. That, and I had a sneaking suspicion there were some cool film and TV characters called Michael. After all, it’s one of the oldest – and most popular – names in the world. Here’s a few that float my boat. Mikey, The Goonies (1985)… Continue reading Top five film and TV characters called Michael
My five favourite modern Westerns
Yes, there are loads of bona-fide classic Westerns out there, with the bulk being from the ’50s and ’60s. That said, there new ones being made all the time. It’s a genre that continues to fascinate us as moviegoers. And with these new stories, filmmakers are finding new ways to tell them and present them,… Continue reading My five favourite modern Westerns
