This classic mockumentary reached its 15 year anniversary recently and has been watched a fair amount by yours truly, so it definitely deserves some love.
Continue reading “Rewatch: Shooting Stars – The Inside Story”Review Round Up + Stuff I Did
I’ve watched a few things recently which I haven’t got round to writing about yet, so here they are in one whole document. Also, I had to hold down the fort for several days, so here are some of the enthralling activities I’ve engaged in.
Continue reading “Review Round Up + Stuff I Did”Minimalist Moments: Better Call Saul
There are montages, and then there are Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul montages. They’re not style over substance, they’re meaningful, and every image makes an impression. It’s tough to whittle down the many genius examples in Better Call Saul to just one standout, but one of my absolute favourites has to be the depiction of Jimmy and Kim’s slowly diminishing relationship in Season 4’s ‘Something Stupid’.
Continue reading “Minimalist Moments: Better Call Saul”Review: Past Lives
Now, it’s time for an impromptu poem. Of sorts. Also, WordPress doesn’t let you click enter without including a space, so it looks a bit odd. Anyway…
Continue reading “Review: Past Lives”Review: Poltergeist
I wasn’t aware that Tobe Hooper had directed this one and not Spielberg, although the latter appears to have played a significant role in the production through other roles. I also didn’t know that the film originally received an R rating in the States that got pushed down to a PG thanks to appeals from both individuals. Tobe Hooper didn’t manage to get that same leniency when it came to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, funnily enough, but Spielberg’s star power probably helped a decent bit here.
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