Monthly Archives: April 2023

Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance – Film Review

Posted on April 20, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki Wrister: Hideaki Anno Starring (English Dub – Dubbing Brothers): Spike Spencer, Allison Keith, John Swasey, Amanda Winn-Lee, Mary Faber Rating: ★★★★ Released in 2009, Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance is the second part … Continue reading →

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After Parting – Part Two

Posted on April 19, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The next few days were painful. There were visits to the doctors, a parade of visits from friends and family, and phone calls from people Sally hadn’t thought about in years. Each day she could feel that her ribs were … Continue reading →

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Godzilla (1954) – Film Review

Posted on April 18, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Ishirō Honda Writers: Ishirō Honda and Takeo Murata Starring: Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura Rating: ★★★★★ The original 1954 Godzilla is an almost perfect film. From the first frame to the last it’s completely captivating and … Continue reading →

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After Parting – Part One

Posted on April 17, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

By the time Laila asked her, Sally was already sick of the question, but she did appreciate that it wasn’t the first thing she asked. Ever since the accident it had been one of the first things anyone had said. … Continue reading →

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Renfield – Film Review

Posted on April 16, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Chris McKay Writer: Ryan Ridley Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Nicolas Cage Rating: ★★★1/2 After a century of being Dracula’s (Nicolas Cage) servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is starting to want more out of … Continue reading →

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