Australia and myself are hurtling headfirst into 2022, along with all the fun that an unchecked pandemic has to bring.…
A Selection of “Period Pieces”: Barry Lyndon, Sense and Sensibility, The Remains of the Day, Much Ado About Nothing, The Bounty
Some years have passed since I last wrote on here. The majority of what I now write either lives in…
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Murder on the Orient Express felt like it was developed from a checklist. On paper, yes, it looks like it…
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
You’ve probably heard of Ghost in the Shell for all the wrong reasons. So had I. And just to set the record…
La La Land (2016)
The buzz surrounding La La Land is overwhelming. Every single musical theatre kid I know (who incidentally all seem to harbour…
Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Nocturnal Animals is Tom Ford’s latest directorial offering, and man, is it a good one. Elegant as ever, where A Single…
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young (2014)
I first came across the Barkley Marathons through Gary Robbins’ 2016 race report. I was instantly captivated by the culture…
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: Season One Review (2016)
A holistic detective agency. What a bloody brilliant concept. This title alone was enough to convince me that this series may be worth my time. I’m happy to say that it was, even if it was not the most polished show of all time.
The Crown (2016): Review
The Crown is the newest Netflix Original Series that you will be badgered to watch by everyone you know. The good…
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
So this is why Marilyn Monroe is a star. As predicted in my previous review, I am indeed kicking myself for…