As a John Wick fan it was good to watch a movie where Daisy lives, though once Bruno and Hero Boy have been turned into mice we discover Hero Boy’s pet mouse Daisy is actually Mary – a little American girl transformed by a witch. She says she has been a mouse for four months,… The Witches: the mysterious Mary Mouse Read More
James & Bob: cat-astrophe is averted, just in time for Christmas
Feline Christmassy? Check out my very spoilery plot recap below. (My review of A Christmas Gift From Bob is here.) In Bob’s new based-on-a-true-story movie, his owner (if any cat can be said to have an owner) James Bowen is nearly caught in a downward spiral as his fragile progress threatens to crumble, through no… James & Bob: cat-astrophe is averted, just in time for Christmas Read More
Solitary: did they make it home?
Warning: very spoilery. (You can read my review here.) “Humanity is already dead if they think sending us up here is the way to save it,” says Alana to Isaac, during one of her increasingly frequent revelations of what kind of person she really is. “Killing is my drug,” she admits, as she tries to… Solitary: did they make it home? Read More
Truth Seekers: the truth is out there (I mean in here)
Warning: very spoilery, so if you don’t want to know if ghosts exist (they do! Oh sorry) don’t read on… This article has some brief info on the characters, followed by full episode recaps, followed by a “what might happen in Season 2?” section. (my actual review of the series is here.) Truth Seekers, the… Truth Seekers: the truth is out there (I mean in here) Read More
Rebecca: fitting up and fitting in
Warning: very spoilery, though I have at least made my peace with Maxim’s hideous mustard suit, which gets not a single mention (my review, of the film and his vile suit, is here): As housekeeper at Manderley, Mrs Danvers hovers between below stairs and upstairs, not fully fitting in with either. Her job means what… Rebecca: fitting up and fitting in Read More
Relic: it’s coming from inside the house!
Very spoilery article, once you’ve recovered from watching the film… (my review is here) In many ways Relic is a classic horror film, part haunted house and part demonic possession. But it’s also about family and memories, and how dementia and ageing can snatch away that which feels most valuable to us, that we most… Relic: it’s coming from inside the house! Read More
Say Your Prayers: Blessed are the filmmakers…
Note: this is spoilery, though I can’t help you with the biggest question of all – is there a God? And if so where does She buy her bras? Say Your Prayers (my review is here) is small-scale and very self-contained, though it’s remarkably effective. Like a doorstep proselytiser you thought you’d got rid if,… Say Your Prayers: Blessed are the filmmakers… Read More
Investigating Enola Holmes: The Case Of The Overthinking Critic
Very spoilery. If you’re not interested in what I got up to with a magnifying glass and a pipe, scroll down for the big plot reveals which are in bold. (My review is here.) The big message to Enola Holmes‘ audience is be yourself, but be prepared. It’s a terrifically fun adventure, perfect for a… Investigating Enola Holmes: The Case Of The Overthinking Critic Read More
The Devil All The Time: the devil is in the detail
Warning: full of spoilers, fire and brimstone. Well, spoilers anyway. My review is here. Character posters are at the bottom of the page. Despite the melodrama, multiple dead bodies and spiders, The Devil All The Time finishes – eventually – on a note that is both cathartic and hopeful. Arvin does survive. The ending is… The Devil All The Time: the devil is in the detail Read More
Bill & Ted 3: no Eddie Van Halen but we do get Dave Grohl
Warning: I’m absolutely going to tell you the ending, and then perhaps we can all sing Reach by S Club 7, the true song to unite humanity. (Or read my review! Here.) Sadly it’s not a happy meeting with Grohl, as it occurs five years in the future when “Sir” Bill and “Sir” Ted are… Bill & Ted 3: no Eddie Van Halen but we do get Dave Grohl Read More
Bait: ambiguous and ambivalent
Spoilers ahoy – so not that ambiguous – but you may want to come back after you’ve watched it… (My review is here.) As a title, Bait works in several ways: fishing bait, as a metaphor to entice, and bait meaning to provoke. Martin the fisherman deliberately goads the incomers, while they as a group… Bait: ambiguous and ambivalent Read More
She Dies Tomorrow: the meaning of life, and death
Warning: very spoilery unless you’re expecting an answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything, in which case 42. There are few things duller than listening to people give their opinions on the Big Questions, except maybe people’s holiday photos, marriage videos and birth live-tweetings. So fair play to Amy Seimetz and her… She Dies Tomorrow: the meaning of life, and death Read More
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