Tag Archives: comic books

Friday Book One: The First Day of Christmas – Book Review

Posted on November 16, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Ed Brubaker is in my top 3 comic writers of all time, he may even be my favourite. From his superhero stuff like his unbeatable run on Captain America, to his crime/noir series with Sean Phillips, I honestly haven’t read … Continue reading →

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Eternals – Breaking the Marvel Formula – Film Review

Posted on November 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Chloé Zhao Writer: Chloé Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Fripo, and Kaz Fripo Starring: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harrington, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, and Harish Patel … Continue reading →

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage – More of What Made The First One So Great – Film Review

Posted on October 17, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Andy Serkis Writer: Kelly Marcel Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, Woody Harrelson Rating: ★★★½ Three years ago, Venom was released and was ripped apart by most critics, who hated almost everything about it. … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith – Favourite Storytellers

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Welcome to a new irregular segment on my blog, Favourite Storytellers. I’m going to be writing posts from time to time, taking a deep dive into storytellers, whether in film or books, that inspire me and I love. First up … Continue reading →

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The Watch List – 19/09/2020

Posted on September 19, 2020 by ashleymanningwriter

I haven’t seen many films by Wes Anderson, even though I have enjoyed what I’ve seen. Anderson’s Rushmore from 1998 is a film that I hadn’t heard of until rather recently. The premise is about a too smart for his … Continue reading →

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