L-R: Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy and Bruce Willis in Glass are not your average comic book characters. M. Night Shyamalan's directorial travels have been fascinating, to say the least. Once hailed as a filmmaker worthy of being dubbed "the second coming of Spielberg", a series of twists and fantastical ideas weren't enough to sustain the public as he came crashing down … [Read more...] about Glass – Film Review
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Loro – Film review
Based on no real events, the story of Loro is cobbled together from news stories to make a probable or inventive tale of Italy in the years 2006 and 2010. It’s aim is to illustrate a side of the country and its people - their ambitions, loves, hopes - who swarm to be in the warm glow that is Silvio Berlusconi (Tony Servillo, above right). For the next 2.5 hours, the … [Read more...] about Loro – Film review
Mary, Queen of Scots – Film review
**Warning: Spoiler alert** Mary was Queen of Scotland for only six years, but she packed a life-full. Crowned at only 6 days old when her father passed, she is shackled off to France for her protection. The film begins with Mary’s (Saoirse Ronan) return to Scotland, age 18 and a widow, to take up reign. The reunion with her half brother Moray (James McArdle) - is … [Read more...] about Mary, Queen of Scots – Film review
Eat Your Greens by Pete Evans – Book Review
Eat Your Greens is Pete Evans’ twelfth published cookbook. This book is packed with over 130 plant-based recipes, which is perfect if you are vegetarian or just want to add some more vegetables into your diet. The book is divided into eight sections called breakfast, salads, global favours, comfort food, bread, snacks, ferments and basics. The layout of the book is first … [Read more...] about Eat Your Greens by Pete Evans – Book Review
Selling the Movie by Ian Haydn Smith – Book Review
Selling the Movie has a tagline of the art of the movie poster. Ian Haydn Smith has created a book showcasing the best film posters and the fascinating history behind them. The book is divided into an introduction about film posters and then sections devoted to the following time periods: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The … [Read more...] about Selling the Movie by Ian Haydn Smith – Book Review