Monthly Archives: April 2023

After Parting – Part Four

Sally found that the washing up had already been done when she went into the kitchen, even though she vividly remembered that she’d left the morning dishes on the side. She later found out that was Chris’s mum who’d done … Continue reading

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Murder Mystery – Film Review

Director: Kyle Newacheck Writer: James Vanderbilt Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Anniston, Luke Evans Rating: ★★1/2 Murder Mystery was released on Netflix in 2019, although it was first announced in 2012. Originally Charlize Theron was set to star (and received an … Continue reading

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After Parting – Part Three

From the outside Sally’s house looked almost identical to how she remembered seeing it. The grass was a little unkempt, and it was strange to not see a car in the driveway, but it all looked normal. Someone had been … Continue reading

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Godzilla Raids Again – Film Review

Director: Motoyoshi Oda Writers: Takeo Murata and Shigeaki Hidaka Starring: Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura Rating: ★★★★  After the massive success of the 1954 Godzilla Toho quickly put a sequel into production, and Godzilla Raids Again was … Continue reading

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Magic in London: Enrolment – Part 18

Catch up on Magic in London here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Chuck felt like he’d die if he got hit again, his whole body ached, and he was sure he’d broken a rib or two when he thrown across the playground. He moved over … Continue reading

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