Tag Archives: Drama

Beastars – Volume Two – Manga Review

Posted on November 12, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

The second volume of Beastars continues the story of Cherryton Academy, a boarding school with a diverse set of animal students, both carnivores and herbivores. The story focuses on Legoshi, a wolf who tries to keep himself to himself and … Continue reading →

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Beastars – Volume 1 – Manga Review

Posted on November 11, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

I went into Beastars knowing absolutely nothing about it. Based on the cover alone, I had assumed that it would be similar to the Vertigo comic Fables, and that the wolf on the front cover would be some kind of … Continue reading →

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Quick Reviews – Till and The Lost King

Posted on October 22, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

Till – London Film Festival This is based on the story of Emmett Till, a 14 year old who was lynched in 1955 and I found this incredibly harrowing and hard to watch. The film is shown through his mother’s … Continue reading →

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The Woodcutter Story – Film Review

Posted on October 19, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Mikko Myllylahti Writer: Mikko Myllylahti Starring: Jarkko Lahti, Iivo Tuuri, Hannu-Pekka Björkman Rating: ★★½ The Woodcutter Story is a strange film, filled with bizarre and otherworldy events. It’s a black comedy drama filled with surrealism. Pepe (Jarkko Lahti) is … Continue reading →

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Inland – Film Review

Posted on October 18, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Fridtjof Ryder Writer: Fridtjof Ryder Starring: Rory Alexander and Mark Rylance. Rating: ★★ Inland is the feature length directorial debut from Fridtjof Ryder, a story about a young man (Rory Alexander) who is struggling after the disappearance of his … Continue reading →

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