Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

Phenomena – Film Review

Posted on July 14, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Dario Argento Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasance, Daria Nicolodi, Dalila Di Lazzaro and Patrick Bauchau Rating: ★★½ Dario Argento is a master of horror. The Italian director, who hit his peak in the late 70s and early 80s, is … Continue reading →

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Lucky – Film Review

Posted on July 13, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: John Carroll Lynch Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr, Tom Skeritt and Barry Shabaka Henley Rating: ★★★★½ Lucky is a very melancholic, sombre, and sweet look at old age and death. Lucky, played by … Continue reading →

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My Upcoming Watch List

Posted on July 12, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Tabby and I moved into our own house in August 2017. Since then I’ve always been borrowing DVDs from my mum. Whenever I give a couple back, I take a couple more and I’ve haven’t ever been without at least … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Drifter

Posted on July 11, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Seijun Suzuki Starring: Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawaji and Tuyoshi Yoshida Rating: 3.5/5 Seijun Suzuki directed around 40 films in a little over a decade from 1956 to 1967, for one company, Nikkatsu. Most of these … Continue reading →

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Fear Street Part Two: 1978

Posted on July 10, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Leigh Janiak Starring: Sadie Sink, Emily Rud, Ryan Simpkins, McCabe Slye, Ted Sutherland and Gillian Jacobs Rating: ★★★ It’s strange starting an almost 2 hour film with a ‘previously’ segment. Combine that with the weekly episodic film series that … Continue reading →

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