“Code 46” – a film to rip apart down to one scene
Has it ever happened that you liked a movie for its aesthetics and one scene that stood out? I re-watched Michael Winterbottom’s Code 46 and…
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“Frankenstein” – swapping places with the monster
I spent an unforgettable evening last week watching National Theatre’s Frankenstein online, with Benedict Cumberbatch. Opposite him, Jonny Lee Miller embodied the tormented creature in…
“The Man Who Would Be King” captures Kipling’s brilliance on screen
What happens when soldiers are no longer required for their services? In most cases today, they return home to their families, friends, houses. They carry…
“Lucky Number Slevin” pulls clever twists towards a great reveal
When did you watch an exceptionally good thriller last? If you’re looking for one, I recommend Lucky Number Slevin, available on Amazon Prime. It hit high…
Doris Lessing’s “Marriages Between Zones” and the world today
How many books you read recently have been recommended by someone close to you? I have discovered most of my recent sci-fi reads through my…
2019 retrospective – a year rated 9 out of 10
Just this Sunday past, end of January 2020, we’ve visited some friends for dinner, wine and a catch up. We spiced it all up with…
Incursion into the origins of American Gothic and crime fiction
Romantic, alcoholic, interested in crime and the supernatural, makes a (poor) living out of writing – do you recognise the character? After decades, I rediscovered…
Atwood’s “Hag-seed” creates a storm of emotions for her readers
I was three quarters of the way through Hag-seed, when I realized that I was not particularly enjoying it. The realization surprised me a lot.…
“No Map Could Show Them” by Helen Mort
When he read my recent review on Fitzgerald’s Tender is the night, John Mills (photo below) said he would like to write a review piece himself. As…
The Culture messes up your mind – with kindness – in “Use of Weapons”
You ride the wind with Zakalwe – across galaxies. And you almost die with him every time. It’s difficult to keep count how…