An extract from THE WHITECHAPEL MURDERS, a monologue from the detective who failed to catch the killer.
The Whitechapel Murders – Inspector Abberline
Category: Writing
Sean Connery 1930-2020
Screen Legend I don't think that it is hyperbole to say that the world of cinema lost an absolute legend today. Sean Connery, best known for his role as James Bond, died at his home in Nassau in the Bahamas. Early Years Thomas Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland in August 1930 and after … Continue reading Sean Connery 1930-2020
What about the Next James Bond?
After No Time To Die, we'll need a new Bond, but also a new story. Here's one suggestion.
Bring Back the League (of Extraordinary Gentlemen)
Unfavourably received, unfairly remembered, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen deserves better. CRAZY ADVENTURE Following successes like Blade and X-Men and the improvements in CGI special effects, this crazy comic book adventure tried to inject some wild verve and stylish visuals to bring a beloved comic book to life. By the time of its release, on set tensions had poisoned relations between … Continue reading Bring Back the League (of Extraordinary Gentlemen)
RATCHED posters
The new NETFLIX series RATCHED debuts in September. Starring Sarah Paulson and created by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story), the series explores the character of Nurse Mildred Ratched from ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. Louise Fletcher won an Oscar for her performance as Ratched in Milos Forman's movie from 1975, and from the look … Continue reading RATCHED posters
Movies Reflect Us: Part Three – What Happened to our (Super)Heroes?
Movies Reflect Us: Part Two – TECHNOFEAR
James Bond Movie Posters – The Connery and Lazenby Years
A look at some of the most recognisable movie posters from the James Bond films starring Sean Connery and George Lazenby.
Movies Reflect Us: Part One – The Paranoid Conspiracy Thrillers of the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
The Master of Suspense
During lockdown, many of us are visiting classic movies for the first time. In this article I look at the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most celebrated and innovative film directors of all time and a filmmaker I’ve admired for many years. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock started work as a title … Continue reading The Master of Suspense
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