Joker: folie a Deux movie – we didn’t want a musical
Joker: folie a Deux movie - we didn't want a musical. It is everything you don't expect and didn't ask for.
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Godzilla Minus One – more than just the monster
Godzilla Minus One - more than just the monster. It struck me as an apocalyptic creation of the mind of post World War Two Japan in an economic mess.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One – artificial intelligence is the key
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One – this time artificial Intelligence is the key. A weak plot is held up by action scenes.
On My Radar July 2023 – Extraction 2, LIFE, The Witches, ITV News, and Substack
Extraction 2 follows up on one of Netflix's recent hits, LIFE are added to my Spotify playlist. The biological vs gender debate, and Witches.
Jurassic World: Dominion: The Grand Reunion
Vox pop from cinema auditorium was not positive. Jurassic World: Dominion is spoilt by a convoluted plot but is saved by the grand reunion of the veteran cast.
Top Gun: Maverick – seat of the pants action
Top Gun: Maverick as a sequel is light years away from the original. This time it's seat of the pants action superbly directed with the viewer in the cockpit.
On My Radar April 2022 – Batman, Fontaines DC and Twitter
Twitter is topical at the moment with Elon Musk attempting a takeover. The Batman is divisive movie with its dark emo imagery. Fontaines DC rule!
The Batman – a dark and brooding reboot
The Batman is a dark and brooding reboot with a retro edge to it. At times slow, this is a crime whodunnit. He goes back to his roots as a detective.
On My Radar August 2021: websites, articles and blogs
What political article I am reading Published and Be DamnedFrom the Observer that concerns Blake Bailey’s Philip Roth biography that has been mysteriously cancelled follow sexual allegations raised against Bailey, but is more concerning regarding the culture war between the…
The allure of the movie sequel
Having experienced three movies (A Quiet Place Part 2, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and, Fast and Furious 9) recently through the welcome return to the experience of the cinema, the industry is easily tempted by the allure of the sequel and creation of the franchise, but not always to the most attractive results.