Tag Archives: Writing

The Pale Blue Eye – Film Review

Posted on January 7, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Scott Cooper Writer: Scott Cooper Starring: Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Simon McBurney, Timothy Spall, and Robert Duvall Scott Cooper’s adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2003 novel The Pale Blue Eye … Continue reading →

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Magic in London: Whistling – Part Three

Posted on January 6, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Before reading this part, catch up here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ There was an awful sinking feeling in Chuck’s stomach as he stepped into the darkness. The thought of a train tearing through the tunnel and ripping him to pieces was more than … Continue reading →

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A Man Called Otto – Film Review

Posted on January 5, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Marc Forster Writer: David Magee Starring: Tom Hanks, Marianna Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Rating: ★★★½ A Man Called Otto, the latest film from director Marc Forster (Christopher Robin, Finding Neverland, Stranger than Fiction), and writer David Magee … Continue reading →

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Empire of Light – Film Review

Posted on January 4, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Sam Mendes Writer: Sam Mendes Starring: Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Monica Dolan, Tom Booke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones and Colin Firth Rating: ★★★½ Sam Mendes follows up his World War I epic 1917 with Empire … Continue reading →

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What I’m Looking Forward to Watching in 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

As the new year starts there’s so many exciting releases coming and they seem that much closer now. Here’s a few that I can’t wait to finally get to watch. Creed 3 I’m a big fan of the Rocky/Creed series, … Continue reading →

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