EON Productions brought spy novel THE RHYTHM SECTION to life, with a fantastic central performance by Blake Lively, some good dialogue and cracking action. But did audiences get it?
The Rhythm Section – A discussion
“STAR TREK: DISCOVERY” ASKS YOU TO LISTEN
The end of Star Trek Discovery Season One was a surprise, with some twists that sent the message that this series was trying hard to be a worthy successor to the series’ previous incarnations. Emotional FinaleSeason Two was still good, yet while some fans preferred it, I found it wandered a little, until the excellent … Continue reading “STAR TREK: DISCOVERY” ASKS YOU TO LISTEN
Classic Bond Audiobooks
The classic Ian Fleming Bond novels were recorded as excellent audiobooks by Audible a few years ago. Here's a brief discussion of them, with some appreciation for the great artwork!
The Whitechapel Murders – Inspector Abberline
An extract from THE WHITECHAPEL MURDERS, a monologue from the detective who failed to catch the killer.
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)
James Bond movie posters – The Moore Years
A look at some of the most recognisable movie posters from the James Bond films starring Roger Moore.
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
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