Tag Archives: Reviews

What I’m Watching this Halloween

Posted on October 25, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has gone so far. It’s absolutely flown by and here we are again almost at the end of the year. The days are shorter, the nights are colder. This week I’m going … Continue reading →

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl – A Heart Breaking and Quirky Coming Of Age Story – Film Review

Posted on October 23, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews Starring: Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, RJ Cyler, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Jon Bernthal, and Connie Britton Rating: ★★★★½ Jesse Andrews wrote the screenplay, adapting his own book, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, … Continue reading →

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Dear Evan Hansen – A Deeply Flawed but Still Emotional Musical – Film Review

Posted on October 23, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Stephen Chbosky Writer: Steven Levenson Starring: Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Danny Pino, and Colton Ryan Rating: ★★★ The release of Dear Evan Hansen, in the UK at least, has been overshadowed … Continue reading →

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Dave Made a Maze – Film Review

Posted on October 22, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Bill Watterson Writers: Steven Sears and Bill Watterson Starring: Nick Thune, Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Adam Busch, James Urbaniak, John Hennigan, Frank Caeti and Scott Narver Rating: ★★★ The concept behind Dave Made a Maze is so charming and whimsical … Continue reading →

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My Top Five TV Shows of all Time

Posted on October 22, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

After writing about my favourite films, I thought it was worth spending some time talking about my favourite TV shows as well. This was a hard list to make, so before we get to the top 5, a few honourable … Continue reading →

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