Tag Archives: Films

Enemy – Film Review

Posted on October 8, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Javier Gullón Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sara Gadon and Isabella Rossellini Rating: ★★½ Denis Villeneuve has made a name for himself as a director of smart and thought-provoking sci-fi with Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and … Continue reading →

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What I Love About Going to the Cinema

Posted on October 8, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

With No Time to Die being released in the UK and Venom in America breaking records, there is a lot of talk about whether cinema is dead or being saved. I don’t think cinema will ever disappear although I do … Continue reading →

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The Lords of Flatbush – Film Review

Posted on October 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: Martin Davidson and Stephen F. Verona Writers: Martin Davidson, Gayle Gleckler, Stephen F. Verona and Sylvester Stallone Starring: Perry King, Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler, Paul Mace and Susan Blakely Rating: ★★½ Two years before writing and starring in Rocky, … Continue reading →

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My Favourite TV Shows Based on Books

Posted on October 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Another idea from my good friend Reece, who also suggested the Films to TV post recently, was to write about my favourite TV shows that were adapted from books. Reece’s favourite adaptation is Looking for Alaska, which to be honest … Continue reading →

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Cop Secret – Film Review – London Film Festival

Posted on October 6, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Hannes Þór Halldórsson Writer: Hannes Þór Halldórsson Starring: Auðunn Blöndal, Egill Einarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir, Jón Gnarr, and Sverrir Þór Sverrisson Rating: ★★★★ Iceland’s most capped international football player, Hannes Þór Halldórsson, recently retired from international … Continue reading →

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