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About ashleymanningwriter

Young Adult Fiction writer. Horror and fantasy blended together.

The Woman King – Film Review

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Writer: Dana Stevens Starring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega Rating: ★★★ The Woman King is a historical epic, written by Dana Stevens and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. While rooted in history, … Continue reading

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Demons – Film Review

Director: Lamberto Bava Writers: Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava, Dardano Sacchetti, and Franco Ferrini Starring: Urbano Barberini and Natasha Hovey Rating: ★★½ The 1985 film Demons was directed and co-written by Lamberto Bava, and was produced by Dario Argento, who also … Continue reading

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Fairy Tale by Stephen King – Book Review

Fairy Tale is the latest novel from Stephen King, one of my favourite writers ever. The book is a dark fantasy that at times reads like a YA story, where the main character holds the fate of the world in … Continue reading

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Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella) – Film Review

Director: Roberto Benigni Writers: Roberto Benigni and Vincenzo Cerami Starring: Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi Rating: ★★★★½ La vita è bella, or Life is Beautiful, is directed, co-written by, and starring Roberto Benigni. The story was inspired by Rubino Romeo … Continue reading

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Do Revenge – Film Review

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Writers: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Celeste Ballard Starring: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Rish Shah, Austin Abrams, Sophie Turner, and Sarah Michelle Gellar Rating: ★★★½  Do Revenge is an enjoyable new take on the premise from Hitchcock’s … Continue reading

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