Anyone who grew up with the films of the 80s and 90s will know the name of Merchant Ivory. At their height of success, James Ivory and Ismail Merchant created, produced and were awarded the highest of accolades for films such as Room with a View, Howard’s End, Remains of the Day and more. This documentary with James Ivory at the centre - Ishmail Merchant passed in 2005 - … [Read more...] about Merchant Ivory, The Documentary – Film review
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This Time Next Year – Film review
Set to be the romantic film for the upcoming festive season, This Time Next Year is a fun ride through the dating game and inner London sites. Curiously, our protagonist Minnie (played by Sophie Cookson) reminded of Keira Knightley in her earlier flicks, pre-Love Actually. You may also recognise Minnie’s love interest, Quinn (Emily’s - in Paris - pursuer, Lucien Laviscount). … [Read more...] about This Time Next Year – Film review
Januaries by Olivie Blake – Book Review
Januaries by Olivie Blake is a collection of stories of both love and betrayal. They include a spirit, tethered to a magical bridge, who is rapidly approaching burnout and craves her freedom. Elsewhere, Congress enacts a complex auditing system designed to un-waste your youth. One narrative follows a banished fairy, as she answers a Craigslist ad. Another tells of a … [Read more...] about Januaries by Olivie Blake – Book Review
Weekend in Taipei – Film review
Take the heart of Crouching Tiger and fight choreography of John Wick and that should give you a picture of Weekend in Taipei. Taipei is an imposing and monochromatic backdrop and so an audience won’t be hard pressed to find this film less than visually appealing. Throw in some cracking fight sequences and fast cars and the film is surprisingly over before you know … [Read more...] about Weekend in Taipei – Film review
One of Us is Dead by Peter James – Book Review
One Of Us Is Dead by Peter James - when James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church. As the service progresses, however, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at the man, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old school friend Rufus Rorke.Except it … [Read more...] about One of Us is Dead by Peter James – Book Review