Tag Archives: Writing

You People – Film Review

Posted on January 28, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Kenya Barris Writers: Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill Starring: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy I was quite looking forward to You People, the new Netflix rom com starring Jonah Hill (who also … Continue reading →

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Magic in London: Whistling – Part Six

Posted on January 27, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Catch up on Magic in London here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Chuck carried Toby out into the grounds and placed him on the floor beneath a tree at the end of the clearing opposite the building. His arms ached as he carried the … Continue reading →

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Junji Ito Maniac – Episode Four: Four X Four Walls and The Sandman’s Lair

Posted on January 26, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The fourth episode of Junji Ito Maniac adapts two of Ito’s horror stories. The first story, Four X Four Walls, is a strange one to say the least. Koichi is trying to study in his room, but his brother, Soichi, is … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome – Film Review

Posted on January 25, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Jon Wright Writer: Mark Stay Starring: Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Colm Meaney, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Kristian Nairn, Niamh Cusack, Chris Walley Rating: ★★½ Unwelcome is a folklore horror film from director Jon Wright and writer Mark Stay. It follows a … Continue reading →

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Junji Ito Maniac – Episode Three: The Hanging Balloons

Posted on January 24, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The Hanging Balloons is the third episode of Junju Ito Maniac, and definitely the strongest episode from the first three. It should have been the opening episode, to give a really strong start to the anthology series, instead of the … Continue reading →

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