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The Prisoner Of Soho: Rob Saw The Look Of Love

The Prisoner Of Soho: Rob Saw The Look Of Love

I have walked the streets of Soho for over twenty years. Of course I'm interested in a film about its King.

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Posted on May 4, 2013May 4, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags Film, the look of loveLeave a comment on The Prisoner Of Soho: Rob Saw The Look Of Love
A Time To Shine And A Time To Die: Rob Read The Shining Girls

A Time To Shine And A Time To Die: Rob Read The Shining Girls

Harper Curtis is a serial killer. He focuses on girls with a particular quality; for him, they shine. Continue reading A Time To Shine And A Time To Die: Rob Read The Shining Girls

Posted on April 18, 2013April 21, 2013Categories Bookworm, horror, reviewTags books, horror, lauren beukes, the shining girls5 Comments on A Time To Shine And A Time To Die: Rob Read The Shining Girls
Quiet Earth: Rob Saw Oblivion

Quiet Earth: Rob Saw Oblivion

It's been too long since we've seen a proper, unapologetic future SF movie in the multiplexes. Something with robots and aliens and spaceships.

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Posted on April 10, 2013April 10, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags andrea riseborough, Film, oblivion, tom cruiseLeave a comment on Quiet Earth: Rob Saw Oblivion
A Review Of Nick Love’s “The Firm”, Focussing Mostly On The Clothes

A Review Of Nick Love’s “The Firm”, Focussing Mostly On The Clothes

The first film review from Doco Dom Wade for X&HT looks at Nick Love’ s neglected love story to 80s casual culture, The Firm.

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Posted on March 21, 2013March 21, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags films, nick love, the firm9 Comments on A Review Of Nick Love’s “The Firm”, Focussing Mostly On The Clothes

Cloudbusting: Rob Saw Cloud Atlas

Magnificent folly, or Hindenburg-sized crash and burn? Cloud Atlas is so overloaded with ballast and baggage that it would, if we chose, be very easy indeed to scupper.

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Posted on February 27, 2013February 27, 2013Categories art, Film, Geek Alert, reviewTags cloud atlas, Film2 Comments on Cloudbusting: Rob Saw Cloud Atlas
Firing Blanks: Clive Saw “Bullet To The Head”.

Firing Blanks: Clive Saw “Bullet To The Head”.

As I enter the saloon, I see them: Sly; Bruce; Arnie; JCVD; Dolph; Seagal. ‘80s Action made flesh. Continue reading Firing Blanks: Clive Saw “Bullet To The Head”.

Posted on February 24, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags bullet to the head, Leading Man Clive, sylvester stallone, walter hill4 Comments on Firing Blanks: Clive Saw “Bullet To The Head”.
Act Of God: Rob Saw Flight

Act Of God: Rob Saw Flight

Sometimes, even hardened atheists like me have to wonder if there's a guiding hand nudging me in the right direction.

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Posted on February 18, 2013February 18, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags denzel washington, Film, flight, robert zemeckisLeave a comment on Act Of God: Rob Saw Flight
Heart Before Braaaains: Clive Saw “Warm Bodies”.

Heart Before Braaaains: Clive Saw “Warm Bodies”.

 

We are legion. We congregate in the dark, seeking… fresh meat… new blood.

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Posted on February 15, 2013February 22, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags Film, Leading Man Clive, warm bodiesLeave a comment on Heart Before Braaaains: Clive Saw “Warm Bodies”.

State Of The Union: Clive Saw “Lincoln”.

It is a face familiar to us all. Not movie star handsome, but strong and instantly recognisable. Continue reading State Of The Union: Clive Saw “Lincoln”.

Posted on February 12, 2013February 12, 2013Categories Film, reviewTags Film, Leading Man Clive, reviewLeave a comment on State Of The Union: Clive Saw “Lincoln”.
Grail Quest: The Hunt For Meaning And Osama Bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty”

Grail Quest: The Hunt For Meaning And Osama Bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty”

The following has been designated EYES ONLY BLACK LEVEL

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Posted on February 6, 2013February 6, 2013Categories Film, Geek Alert, reviewTags Film, kathryn bigelow, zero dark thirty1 Comment on Grail Quest: The Hunt For Meaning And Osama Bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty”

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