Reviewing films from the past and the present, and occasionally ranting too!
Doctor drifting off but not quite feeling rewarded the next morning In 1980 Stanley Kubrick adapted a 1977 Stephen King novel called "The Shining" (1980) into a successful horror film. Stephen King was never quite happy about how the film turned out, so in 1997 King wrote and produced a version of his novel into… Continue reading Doctor Sleep (2019) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zomb-meh 😦 Written and directed by Drew Cullingham and produced by Nicholas David Lean & James Fisher, "Shed of the Dead" is a 2019 British zombie comedy horror film. The film stars actors from small screen TV series, as well as big screen names who are iconic in the world of horror. Spencer Brown plays… Continue reading Shed of the Dead (2019) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
He always wanted to be happy, so he decided to be. Directed by Julian Farino and written by Peter Bowker, this film tells the story of Neil Baldwin as he goes through his life following his ambitions. Early in his life Neil is considered to have learning difficulties, but this never stops him. He joins… Continue reading Marvellous (2014) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It'd be a pretty cold bastard who didn't want revenge for the death of someone he loved. Released in 2008, Daniel Craig returns as James Bond for the second time, in the 22nd official film outing for the character created by Sir Ian Fleming. This film picks up straight after the events that ended "Casino… Continue reading Quantum of Solace (2008) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Angry Bond out for revenge Bond 16 is Dalton's second outing in the role. Straight into the action, Bond assists Felix Leiter (David Hedison) to apprehend sadistic drug lord Franz Sanchez (Robert Davi) on Leiter's wedding day (he is due to marry Della Churchill, played by Priscilla Barnes). Leiter is working with the DEA to… Continue reading License to Kill (1989) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The bloodiest tour a small-time band could ever imaging When an undiscovered 3-piece punk band go on tour with a blood-thirsty monster, carnage is guaranteed to ensue. The members of punk band "duh" dream of making it big, but first they need their big break. Surely the tour that band leader Judy has arranged will… Continue reading Uncle Peckerhead (2020) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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