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Just got back from a pre-Christmas Christmas visiting my parents, only to find BvsM in the place we're renting - to the delight of my youngest! 🎄🎄
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just got back from a pre-Christmas Christmas visiting my parents, only to find BvsM in the place we're renting - to the delight of my youngest! 🎄🎄
Finally for the weekend, #TheEvilDead. I know some prefer this original one, but Evil Dead 2 is the one I grow up with, and the better known one
But its been a while since I've watched the original & it holds up. Yes, it won't be for everyone. There's no real logic, but there is a whole lot of fun
But its been a while since I've watched the original & it holds up. Yes, it won't be for everyone. There's no real logic, but there is a whole lot of fun
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Finally for the weekend, #TheEvilDead. I know some prefer this original one, but Evil Dead 2 is the one I grow up with, and the better known one
But its been a while since I've watched the original & it holds up. Yes, it won't be for everyone. There's no real logic, but there is a whole lot of fun
But its been a while since I've watched the original & it holds up. Yes, it won't be for everyone. There's no real logic, but there is a whole lot of fun
Then #NightoftheLivingDead1990, the Tom Savani remake of the George A Romero's 1968 classic, which cover most of the same beats of the original, although Barbara is a lot more bad ass.
I'm a zombie fan, I enjoyed the film, but if I'm reshowing one at the cinema, it's not this one.
8/
I'm a zombie fan, I enjoyed the film, but if I'm reshowing one at the cinema, it's not this one.
8/
October 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Then #NightoftheLivingDead1990, the Tom Savani remake of the George A Romero's 1968 classic, which cover most of the same beats of the original, although Barbara is a lot more bad ass.
I'm a zombie fan, I enjoyed the film, but if I'm reshowing one at the cinema, it's not this one.
8/
I'm a zombie fan, I enjoyed the film, but if I'm reshowing one at the cinema, it's not this one.
8/
No arguments with #FridayThe13th, it is one of the horror classics, a slasher that has been copied many, many times (not least by it's many, many sequels and tv series)
Yes, it's dated, but is still very watchable & skips along at a quick pace. Classic.
7.
Yes, it's dated, but is still very watchable & skips along at a quick pace. Classic.
7.
October 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
No arguments with #FridayThe13th, it is one of the horror classics, a slasher that has been copied many, many times (not least by it's many, many sequels and tv series)
Yes, it's dated, but is still very watchable & skips along at a quick pace. Classic.
7.
Yes, it's dated, but is still very watchable & skips along at a quick pace. Classic.
7.
Then to the rewatches, which were an interesting selection shown at my local #Omniplex... the classic #FridayThe13th, the 'not as good as the next one' #TheEvilDead and the 'inferior remake' #NightoftheLivingDead1990.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Then to the rewatches, which were an interesting selection shown at my local #Omniplex... the classic #FridayThe13th, the 'not as good as the next one' #TheEvilDead and the 'inferior remake' #NightoftheLivingDead1990.
6/
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I'm still digesting #AfterTheHunt.
It kept me engaged, I didn't know where it was going to go, & was interested to find out...but ultimately I don't know whether the film itself knew where it was going.
Even though it clocks in at a little under 2hr 30, it feels there's a lot left unseen.
5/
It kept me engaged, I didn't know where it was going to go, & was interested to find out...but ultimately I don't know whether the film itself knew where it was going.
Even though it clocks in at a little under 2hr 30, it feels there's a lot left unseen.
5/
October 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I'm still digesting #AfterTheHunt.
It kept me engaged, I didn't know where it was going to go, & was interested to find out...but ultimately I don't know whether the film itself knew where it was going.
Even though it clocks in at a little under 2hr 30, it feels there's a lot left unseen.
5/
It kept me engaged, I didn't know where it was going to go, & was interested to find out...but ultimately I don't know whether the film itself knew where it was going.
Even though it clocks in at a little under 2hr 30, it feels there's a lot left unseen.
5/
Next up was #GoodFortune, which has Reeves's angel accidently creating a Trading Places/Freaky Friday situation for Ansari & Rogen, whilst also losing his own wings
It's pleasant enough, and the cast seem to be having a blast, but didn't do it for me. Only so-so.
4/
It's pleasant enough, and the cast seem to be having a blast, but didn't do it for me. Only so-so.
4/
October 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Next up was #GoodFortune, which has Reeves's angel accidently creating a Trading Places/Freaky Friday situation for Ansari & Rogen, whilst also losing his own wings
It's pleasant enough, and the cast seem to be having a blast, but didn't do it for me. Only so-so.
4/
It's pleasant enough, and the cast seem to be having a blast, but didn't do it for me. Only so-so.
4/
Hawke, Thames & McGraw are all back, but the film tone has changed, from a kidnapping, psycho horror in the first one, to a Nightmare on Elm Street supernatural treat
The setting of Camp Alpine Lake is nothing new, but it's a beautiful setting and the supporting cast help flesh this out nicely
3/
The setting of Camp Alpine Lake is nothing new, but it's a beautiful setting and the supporting cast help flesh this out nicely
3/
October 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hawke, Thames & McGraw are all back, but the film tone has changed, from a kidnapping, psycho horror in the first one, to a Nightmare on Elm Street supernatural treat
The setting of Camp Alpine Lake is nothing new, but it's a beautiful setting and the supporting cast help flesh this out nicely
3/
The setting of Camp Alpine Lake is nothing new, but it's a beautiful setting and the supporting cast help flesh this out nicely
3/
First up, Friday night trip for #BlackPhone2.
I missed the first one when it came out, only seeing it at home last week. And it's a solid enough horror showing.
So, to the sequel with limited expectations, and blown away. There have been some top notch horrors this year, and this is up there.
2/
I missed the first one when it came out, only seeing it at home last week. And it's a solid enough horror showing.
So, to the sequel with limited expectations, and blown away. There have been some top notch horrors this year, and this is up there.
2/
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
First up, Friday night trip for #BlackPhone2.
I missed the first one when it came out, only seeing it at home last week. And it's a solid enough horror showing.
So, to the sequel with limited expectations, and blown away. There have been some top notch horrors this year, and this is up there.
2/
I missed the first one when it came out, only seeing it at home last week. And it's a solid enough horror showing.
So, to the sequel with limited expectations, and blown away. There have been some top notch horrors this year, and this is up there.
2/
Finally, yesterday's double bill, #TronAres and #GoodBoy
I've struggled with Tron, I feel I should like it, it's of my era, but I'm not sold on any of the films, including this one
But I will not hear anything bad about Good Boy, Indy is a good boy, he always will be & deserves all the hugs!
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I've struggled with Tron, I feel I should like it, it's of my era, but I'm not sold on any of the films, including this one
But I will not hear anything bad about Good Boy, Indy is a good boy, he always will be & deserves all the hugs!
End/
October 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Another cautious cinema trip with #AvatarWayofWater
I enjoyed the spectacle of the 1st one, but was underwhelmed with AWoW when I first watched it. But the characters were not as unlikeable as remembered, the oddness of kid Sigourney Weaver wasn't so odd. I'm more optimistic of the next one now
8/
I enjoyed the spectacle of the 1st one, but was underwhelmed with AWoW when I first watched it. But the characters were not as unlikeable as remembered, the oddness of kid Sigourney Weaver wasn't so odd. I'm more optimistic of the next one now
8/
October 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Another cautious cinema trip with #AvatarWayofWater
I enjoyed the spectacle of the 1st one, but was underwhelmed with AWoW when I first watched it. But the characters were not as unlikeable as remembered, the oddness of kid Sigourney Weaver wasn't so odd. I'm more optimistic of the next one now
8/
I enjoyed the spectacle of the 1st one, but was underwhelmed with AWoW when I first watched it. But the characters were not as unlikeable as remembered, the oddness of kid Sigourney Weaver wasn't so odd. I'm more optimistic of the next one now
8/
Next up was #Hamilton. A belated cinema version of the stage show, planned for 2021 but released in 2025.
I'm not a fan of musicals & as a Brit was cautious about the rewriting of history, but was engaged & enjoyed the performance - & have listened to the soundtrack since. exceeded expectations
7/
I'm not a fan of musicals & as a Brit was cautious about the rewriting of history, but was engaged & enjoyed the performance - & have listened to the soundtrack since. exceeded expectations
7/
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Next up was #Hamilton. A belated cinema version of the stage show, planned for 2021 but released in 2025.
I'm not a fan of musicals & as a Brit was cautious about the rewriting of history, but was engaged & enjoyed the performance - & have listened to the soundtrack since. exceeded expectations
7/
I'm not a fan of musicals & as a Brit was cautious about the rewriting of history, but was engaged & enjoyed the performance - & have listened to the soundtrack since. exceeded expectations
7/
#StrangersCh2 is...ok. The 1st chapter was the standard horror fest, and this one delivers more of the same. Interested to see whether the final one can raise it up.
#OBAA does try to be more, and, for me, succeed, with a messy narrative which keeps you engaged and invested.
7/
#OBAA does try to be more, and, for me, succeed, with a messy narrative which keeps you engaged and invested.
7/
October 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#StrangersCh2 is...ok. The 1st chapter was the standard horror fest, and this one delivers more of the same. Interested to see whether the final one can raise it up.
#OBAA does try to be more, and, for me, succeed, with a messy narrative which keeps you engaged and invested.
7/
#OBAA does try to be more, and, for me, succeed, with a messy narrative which keeps you engaged and invested.
7/
Friday off work, so triple bill of #DeadofWinter, #StrangersCh2 & #OneBattleAfterAnother
Emma Thompson can do no wrong, just putting that out there. But playing a newly widowed American who knows her way around the wilderness and is there to save the damsel in DoW...she can do everything.
6/
Emma Thompson can do no wrong, just putting that out there. But playing a newly widowed American who knows her way around the wilderness and is there to save the damsel in DoW...she can do everything.
6/
October 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Friday off work, so triple bill of #DeadofWinter, #StrangersCh2 & #OneBattleAfterAnother
Emma Thompson can do no wrong, just putting that out there. But playing a newly widowed American who knows her way around the wilderness and is there to save the damsel in DoW...she can do everything.
6/
Emma Thompson can do no wrong, just putting that out there. But playing a newly widowed American who knows her way around the wilderness and is there to save the damsel in DoW...she can do everything.
6/
Next up for strange double bills, #BigBoldBeautifulJounrney & #TheSoundofMusic
BBBJ is a romantic film I can get on board with. Focusing on the baggage we bring to any relationship & whether you accept it or not
TSOM...nuns & nazis. You know what it's about, there's a reason its still got pull
5/
BBBJ is a romantic film I can get on board with. Focusing on the baggage we bring to any relationship & whether you accept it or not
TSOM...nuns & nazis. You know what it's about, there's a reason its still got pull
5/
October 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Next up for strange double bills, #BigBoldBeautifulJounrney & #TheSoundofMusic
BBBJ is a romantic film I can get on board with. Focusing on the baggage we bring to any relationship & whether you accept it or not
TSOM...nuns & nazis. You know what it's about, there's a reason its still got pull
5/
BBBJ is a romantic film I can get on board with. Focusing on the baggage we bring to any relationship & whether you accept it or not
TSOM...nuns & nazis. You know what it's about, there's a reason its still got pull
5/
Double bull of #SpinalTap2 & #TheLongWalk
Not the most natural of bedfellow. ST retains the spirit of the original & is a fun watch. TLW naturally has Hunger Games/Battle Royal comparisons, but has the bonus of them not trying to kill each other, & Mark Hamill and the young cast pull it off
4/
Not the most natural of bedfellow. ST retains the spirit of the original & is a fun watch. TLW naturally has Hunger Games/Battle Royal comparisons, but has the bonus of them not trying to kill each other, & Mark Hamill and the young cast pull it off
4/
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Double bull of #SpinalTap2 & #TheLongWalk
Not the most natural of bedfellow. ST retains the spirit of the original & is a fun watch. TLW naturally has Hunger Games/Battle Royal comparisons, but has the bonus of them not trying to kill each other, & Mark Hamill and the young cast pull it off
4/
Not the most natural of bedfellow. ST retains the spirit of the original & is a fun watch. TLW naturally has Hunger Games/Battle Royal comparisons, but has the bonus of them not trying to kill each other, & Mark Hamill and the young cast pull it off
4/
A few rewatches, with reshowing of #Matrix, #Alien & #Goodfellows
All classics, but Alien is my pick. Still the best film of the franchise, & remains as one of my top ten films ever, I cannot believe it is over 45 years old
The other two are still great cinema, that's why I rewatched them
3/
All classics, but Alien is my pick. Still the best film of the franchise, & remains as one of my top ten films ever, I cannot believe it is over 45 years old
The other two are still great cinema, that's why I rewatched them
3/
October 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A few rewatches, with reshowing of #Matrix, #Alien & #Goodfellows
All classics, but Alien is my pick. Still the best film of the franchise, & remains as one of my top ten films ever, I cannot believe it is over 45 years old
The other two are still great cinema, that's why I rewatched them
3/
All classics, but Alien is my pick. Still the best film of the franchise, & remains as one of my top ten films ever, I cannot believe it is over 45 years old
The other two are still great cinema, that's why I rewatched them
3/
Honey Don't! was a nice change of pace. It felt original and fresh, and enjoyable, without holding a huge amount of substance.
Fun to watch Chris Evans play the arsehole.
2/
Fun to watch Chris Evans play the arsehole.
2/
October 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Honey Don't! was a nice change of pace. It felt original and fresh, and enjoyable, without holding a huge amount of substance.
Fun to watch Chris Evans play the arsehole.
2/
Fun to watch Chris Evans play the arsehole.
2/
Loved Thunderbolts, but the Avengers we should have had is led by Clint, who's providing the grounding & emotional support for Wanda & Yelena, having been broken himself & brought back by people he could trust & with a cause to believe in.
The connection he has with both is already there.
The connection he has with both is already there.
September 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Loved Thunderbolts, but the Avengers we should have had is led by Clint, who's providing the grounding & emotional support for Wanda & Yelena, having been broken himself & brought back by people he could trust & with a cause to believe in.
The connection he has with both is already there.
The connection he has with both is already there.
Last up, Sunday viewing of #TheRoses.
I have a vague recollection of the 1989 Douglas & Turner film, but I wont claim to know how similar it is to the 2025 film based on the same book.
Really enjoyed this, I already love both Colman and Cumberbatch and their chemistry is perfect.
5/
I have a vague recollection of the 1989 Douglas & Turner film, but I wont claim to know how similar it is to the 2025 film based on the same book.
Really enjoyed this, I already love both Colman and Cumberbatch and their chemistry is perfect.
5/
September 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Last up, Sunday viewing of #TheRoses.
I have a vague recollection of the 1989 Douglas & Turner film, but I wont claim to know how similar it is to the 2025 film based on the same book.
Really enjoyed this, I already love both Colman and Cumberbatch and their chemistry is perfect.
5/
I have a vague recollection of the 1989 Douglas & Turner film, but I wont claim to know how similar it is to the 2025 film based on the same book.
Really enjoyed this, I already love both Colman and Cumberbatch and their chemistry is perfect.
5/