David Ayer’s gritty cop drama puts us right at the heart of the action, and delivers an innovative new take on the old cliches.
Author: Rob
Writer. Film-maker. Cartoonist. Cook. Lover.
10 Years and 24 Hours
An anniversary has sneaked up on me, and I’m glad that I didn’t miss it. Continue reading 10 Years and 24 Hours
In The Loop: X&HT Saw Looper
Looper is one of those films that’s designed to start arguments in pubs after a screening.
The Return Of The Dead Files
I’m pleased, chuffed, excited and all-over tingly to announce the release of The Dead Files, Vol. 2. Continue reading The Return Of The Dead Files
A Tomato Sauce for Autumn and Winter
As the cold weather hits, I start to think about autumn food, and tweak my go-to dishes accordingly.
A Eulogy
It's quiet. Too quiet. There's a sonic hole in the house, and I'm straining to fill it and I know I can't.
If I Had A Pound: DocoBanksy Goes West
It’s been an interesting few weeks for the international art-seditionist DocoBanksy. Continue reading If I Had A Pound: DocoBanksy Goes West
Justice At Last: X&HT Saw Dredd
The big problem with adapting any popular comic book hero for the big screen is the huge amount of history that needs to be addressed–or at least acknowledged. Continue reading Justice At Last: X&HT Saw Dredd
News Bulletin
On my hols this week, so bloggery will be minimal. Howevs, I do have a couple of late-breaking news items. Continue reading News Bulletin
Livin’ La Vida Loca: X&HT Saw The Imposter
If you tried selling the story of The Imposter as a drama, people would never go for it.
Continue reading Livin’ La Vida Loca: X&HT Saw The Imposter
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