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About ashleymanningwriter

Young Adult Fiction writer. Horror and fantasy blended together.

The Pope’s Exorcist – Film Review

Posted on April 11, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Julius Avery Writers: Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos Starring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, Franco Nero, Laurel Marsden, Peter DeSouza-Feighoney Rating: ★★ The Pope’s Exorcist is a horror film from director Julius Avery, with a script from Michael … Continue reading →

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie – Film Review

Posted on April 10, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic Writer: Matthew Fogel Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen Rating: ★★★★ Thirty years after the often ridiculed (yet still has an incredibly devoted cult following) … Continue reading →

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre – Film Review

Posted on April 9, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, and Guy Ritchie Starring: Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone, and Hugh Grant Rating: ★★★½ Operation Fortune is pretty much exactly what you’d expect from a Guy Ritchie … Continue reading →

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Air – Film Review

Posted on April 8, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Ben Affleck Writer: Alex Convery Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis Rating: ★★★★ Air, which is written by Alex Convery and directed by Ben Affleck, is the story of … Continue reading →

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Magic in London: Enrolment – Part 16

Posted on April 7, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Catch up on Magic in London here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Fiona and Chuck moved through the rest of the school as quickly as they could, freeing classrooms from skeleton teachers as they did. Most of the rooms were empty, but every so often … Continue reading →

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