Tag Archives: Reading

The Hunger Games – Franchise Catch Up

Posted on September 30, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

I didn’t watch The Hungers Games as they came out, the books meant a lot to me, and I just couldn’t see the films doing them justice. When I was in my final year of school, in the middle of … Continue reading →

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The Girl, the Shovel and the Evil Eye, Volume 1 – Book Review

Posted on September 28, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Thank you to Kodansha Comics for the copy of this Manga in return for an honest review There is an entire sub-genre of manga and anime where a character finds themselves inside a world that is very much like a video … Continue reading →

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End of September Watch List

Posted on September 27, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

My film of last week was Dune (1984). I first watched it over a decade ago on video and I really didn’t like it. Having rewatched it now, that was purely down to how much talking there is in the … Continue reading →

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Brief Mid-Week Update

Posted on September 22, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Internet is still down, so I’m still working at my mum’s house. They are saying it should be fixed by Friday, but even that might be doubtful. We’re still making our way through unwatched DVDs. Yesterday we watched Tenebrae, with … Continue reading →

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Hail Caesar! – Film Review

Posted on September 21, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Joel and Ethan Coen Writers: Joel and Ethan Coen Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton Rating: ★★★½ A pure love letter to the studio era of Hollywood. … Continue reading →

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