There’s so much about what’s gone wrong with Britain in the 28 Years Later films it’s like being mugged by a zombie Guardianista. I half expected a new breed of infected that just wags a finger and shakes its head at the survivors while looking saddened. Still, at least it’s done entertainingly and not via… The Bone Temple: faith, family, Duran Duran and fake tan Read More
What the Jameses? Jim, Jamie and The Jimmys explained
“Jimmys to the south west! Thousands of ’em!” Okay Danny Boyle did not in fact showcase Zulu during 28 Years Later, but considering the meme-ification of that scene online it would have fitted in well with the film’s pop culture references and ideas about the changing of history and what we remember about it. There… What the Jameses? Jim, Jamie and The Jimmys explained Read More
Abandonment, isolation and memory in 28 Years Later – plus what comes next?
It’s fair to say that at the end of the world, God – like our Government, NATO and the UN – has forsaken us poor Brits. It doesn’t stop Him having an effect though, whether through Dr Kelson’s cleansing of the dead or Sir Jimmy Crystal’s warped cult. And really, being abandoned by our leaders,… Abandonment, isolation and memory in 28 Years Later – plus what comes next? Read More
Class and the ending of Saltburn
Actually Saltburn will always endure, despite modern day Oliver stating “It’s the end of everything” as he reminisces about the morning Felix’s body is discovered. Whoever its owner, it will simply remain. See below for more on why Oliver turning out to be middle class is such a blow for the Cattons, and click down… Class and the ending of Saltburn Read More
No stoner unturned? Follow The Dead explained (sort of)
Spoilers aplenty so a big blood-soaked “KEEP OUT” sign, grasped by a blotchy hand reaching up from the soil, if you don’t want to know what happens, or how it ends… (If you just want to read my review it’s here.) Zombies facing off with Millennials? As a woman of a certain age I’m still… No stoner unturned? Follow The Dead explained (sort of) Read More
“Feet wet!” Dipping our toes into Plane: its leading men, crew and those passengers
Planes are mostly safe but occasionally bad things can happen to ordinary people. I once landed back in London from a holiday in Sardinia only to hear the man in front say to his wife, as we exited Club Class filled with noisy families who had upgraded to escape other noisy families, “that was worse… “Feet wet!” Dipping our toes into Plane: its leading men, crew and those passengers Read More
Elliott vs Wentworth: who wins? You decide!
If we’re going to update Jane Austen’s classic with lady hangovers, 21st century slang and house bunnies, then why not consider reworking the ending too. And who better to do this than me? Not only is this my website, but like Anne I am the middle one of three girls and the family dogsbody (don’t… Elliott vs Wentworth: who wins? You decide! Read More
GATLOPP’s games: how many did you spot?
Yes I was playing with you. Hidden in my review were 12 games. Here they are in order: SorryBoggleCrosswordsConnect 4ClueTrivial PursuitMastermindScrabbleBridgeRiskSnapGuess Who? (Monopoly, Operation, Twister and jigsaws were mentioned but referencing the games themselves) Read my review here or remind yourself of GATLOPP’s ending here.
What’s up, Docs? Chaos, cats and creation in Jurassic World Dominion
Spoilers ahead. If you’re after my review it’s here. My comprehensive plot re-cap is here. I’ve long held a (flaming, waved in front of a hungry dinosaur) torch for Dr Alan Grant. The floppy hair. The red paisley bandana. His Jurassic Park combo of beige chinos and a blue shirt, the uniform of literally any… What’s up, Docs? Chaos, cats and creation in Jurassic World Dominion Read More
Old relics assemble! Age and obsolescence in Top Gun: Maverick
I saw Top Gun at the cinema back in 1986 as a teenager, and its famed homoeroticism, plus added military fetishism, went way over my head like a stealth bomber without the bomber bit. I didn’t even fancy Tom Cruise during that decade, apart from in Risky Business, and that was mainly because of the… Old relics assemble! Age and obsolescence in Top Gun: Maverick Read More
The When The Screaming Starts serial killer table — how did your favourite do?
WARNING: VERY SPOILERY. Proceed at your own risk, as if you’ve just been shown round a motel bathroom by Norman Bates (If you’re after my review, it’s here. Or check out my interview with writer-director Conor Boru.) Cults are something of a Family business, albeit in Aidan’s case not a very financially successful one. You… The When The Screaming Starts serial killer table — how did your favourite do? Read More
Werewolves Within: order of deaths!
Who is the Beaverfield werewolf? Is miserable Emerson Flint a misanthrope lycanthrope? What about postperson Cecily, the mythical seventh child? Or Trisha the crazy maple syrup lady (though that would mean she ate her own dog)? Could it actually be ranger Finn, the affable incomer? Only two people and one dog are actually killed by… Werewolves Within: order of deaths! Read More
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