I got to see a preview screening of the latest Stephen King adaptation and rather enjoyed it. But it’s also worth taking a look at why ‘murder competition’ fare like this and the recently concluded Squid Game get the green light (pun not intended), and why they’re so popular with the viewing audience.
Continue reading “The Long Walk and Squid Game: Satire or Slaughter?”The Thursday Murder Club: How Not to Adapt a Book
Posted on a Thursday. Nice. Essentially me just waffling on about how this shouldn’t have been an American production and roasting Chris Columbus, but also talking about it being a rubbish adaptation too. A bit.
Continue reading “The Thursday Murder Club: How Not to Adapt a Book”Cancer = X
I know I talked about this particular subject just recently in relation to Friendship, but it’s appeared a couple more times in new films I’ve recently watched, so I’m getting my metaphorical magnifying glass out to take a closer look at this weird trend. Spoilers ahead.
Continue reading “Cancer = X”Friday Film Fight: The Naked Gun (1988) vs The Naked Gun (2025)
I watched the remake fairly recently, and I rewatched the original a bit before that. So it’s time to give the lowdown on which gun’s better. You’re welcome.
Continue reading “Friday Film Fight: The Naked Gun (1988) vs The Naked Gun (2025)”Review: Mario Kart World
Ok, so I’ve three-star ranked every available mode. There’s no discernible plot, but I’m counting that as finishing the main game. So I shall now give my two cents (coins?) about the latest Mario Kart joint. Enjoy.
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