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Tuesday, 22 January 2019
A List Of Movies I Want To See But Cannot For Some Reason
November (2017)
Good Manners (2018)
In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)
Good Manners (2018)
In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)
Climate of the Hunter (2019)
Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)
Thursday, 20 September 2018
10 x 10 SSMR Short + Sweet Movie Review
10x10 (2018)
A grippingly tense but often ridiculous thriller with a strong female protagonist.
Great use of its modest locations. Takes place in a fancy, expensive and secluded house and uses it well; not once does the limited set feel overplayed.
The story is mostly unpredictable and underscored with a flawless soundtrack that is simple and effective - just as the film is and excels as.
Claustrophobia is an issue however; the film feels overbearing and leads the viewer wishing it would all end - still gripped to see just how.
A twisty, violent and oddly sexy ordeal for a very quiet weekday.
#-#-#-#- - 3.6/5
Monday, 19 March 2018
Secret in Their Eyes 2015 Review SSMR
Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
Grizzled counter-terrorism detective solves cold-case murder of Julia Roberts’ daughter.
Awesomely shot and traditionally scored, showing no sign of a modest budget. The story is perfectly paced and has a meaty twist ending.
Seems to be trying to cover all of the staples of the detective genre e.g. sports games, work-based love interests, a tunnel chase, a funny sidekick etc.
All performances are above functional, with Roberts’ portrayal of a grieving mother weighing in as the most impressive.
Provides a gripping riff on True Detective and Luther’s first seasons, with none of the sex but more emotion and similarly strong character building.
#-#-#-#- - 4.1/5
Grizzled counter-terrorism detective solves cold-case murder of Julia Roberts’ daughter.
Awesomely shot and traditionally scored, showing no sign of a modest budget. The story is perfectly paced and has a meaty twist ending.
Seems to be trying to cover all of the staples of the detective genre e.g. sports games, work-based love interests, a tunnel chase, a funny sidekick etc.
All performances are above functional, with Roberts’ portrayal of a grieving mother weighing in as the most impressive.
Provides a gripping riff on True Detective and Luther’s first seasons, with none of the sex but more emotion and similarly strong character building.
#-#-#-#- - 4.1/5
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Unlocked 2017 Review SSMR
Unlocked (2017)
A female secret agent fights
clandestine-organized terrorism and saves the world.
A small but well used budget makes this an
‘epic’ film that deftly globe-trots and has large set pieces.
Noomi Rapace is a
star, reliably in decent films.
Camera guy, Jaromir Sedina is invaluable.
Albeit feminized, the action scenes are amazingly shot.
The film looks like a
big Hollywood production at times and also has the cast to suit, with quite a
few big-name stars putting on classy performances.
A thrilling and often coldly brutal view,
subverting clichés at every turn in the gear of genderism. However, a limp
script dampens proceedings.
# - # - # - # - - 3.8/5
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
TV Shows I Must Remember To Watch in 2018
There really are too many TV shows being made – too many to
watch, at least. I can’t watch everything. So, while I watch the shows I can’t
wait for like Empire, Lucifer and The Flash, I must remember the shows I don’t
currently have time for.
TV shows I cant afford to watch.
- Legends Of Tomorrow
- Gotham
- JoJos Bizarre Adventure
- Star
- Lethal Weapon
- Marvels Agents of S H I E L D
- Marvel’s The Punisher
- Marvel’s Inhumans
- Ghosted
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