I Don't Know How To Not Watch This Film, Damn It!
I've just finished watching The Eagle Has Landed (BBC2 3.00-5.10pm). Saw it was on...couldn't miss it! Seen it umpteen times, might even own the DVD. Damn and blast it all to hell, there's...
View ArticleWhat's The Greatest Film Nobody's Ever Heard Of?
You know the one. You don't even remember how you came across it, but when you watched it, it completely bowled you over - but you've never had anybody to talk to about it because when you do either...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pithy movie summaries
I watched The Big Lebowski for the first time in ages last night. The Dude abides, he really does. I then thought about how I'd describe the film to someone who hadn't seen it. I decided this would...
View ArticleNon-conformist opinions on lots of films
I’ve been keeping a list of every film I’ve watched for a little over a year. This is the first half of that list. I’ll wait to see what way the arseholes are blowing before publishing the second half....
View ArticleNon-conformist opinions on lots of films Part 2
Part 1 http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk/content/non-conformist-opinions-lots-films 12 Monkeys 10 out of 10 A great film, one of my all time favourites. There's nothing to say as everything about it ranges...
View ArticleEvery single film you watch will contain the line...
..."Get some rest". And, why, why oh why, do couples always kiss with a mouthful of food? Take a big bite of a burger, and then kiss. Ee-gads. (We've done movie clichés before, I know, but who ever...
View ArticleA worthy project: Last Shop Standing
It's not very often you'll catch me promoting a commercial venture, but I've just come across a project for which I'm happy to make an exception. Here's the pitch, in their own words from their website...
View ArticleRemembering your first "grown-up" film
I have loved The Eagle Has Landed for as long as I can remember. It came out when I was 11 or 12, and I must have been taken to see it around that time. I still never seem to tire of watching it. I...
View ArticleCut to club interior: a band is playing
I do love a 60s or 70s movie where the film makers show how with it they are by having a groovy band play a number or two. Old favourites include Stone Ground in Dracula 1972 AD, The Flowerbuds in...
View ArticleTinkers, Tailors, Soldiers, Spies, and other great characters
I finally got around to watching "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" last week and, apart from thoroughly enjoying the film - Gary Oldman's muted yet nuanced performance was exceptional - I was overwhelmed by...
View Article
