Category Archives: Movies and Films

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15 of the best war films of all time.

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

It’s only a week now until the release of my most anticipated film of the year, Dunkirk. Despite being pivotal to the entire WW2, the brave and often selfless actions of the British Expeditionary Force and allied French and Belgian … Continue reading →

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Roger Moore – Nobody Does It Better

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

We all have our own favourite James Bond actor and the films that go with it.  There are always a few who like Timothy Dalton or George Lazenby but when it comes down to it, the choice is usually between … Continue reading →

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Lion – The Movie Review

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

I’m not lucky in many ways but one thing I am fortunate in is that I really know what sort of movies I like.   What I like is something substantial and thoughtful.  The majority of films I see advertised … Continue reading →

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The 25 Greatest Star Wars Moments Of All Time

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

So by now, everyone who is vaguely interested in sci-fi is probably aware that a new Star Wars film is out, Rogue One.  With us approaching the end of the year, I thought I would do a countdown with a … Continue reading →

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Arrival – Movie Review

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

It’s a long time since I wrote a film review adn that is partly because I’ve been too busy to watch many and those that I have seen, have not really been worth the effort to write about but Arrival … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Star Trek

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the airing of the first ever Star Trek episode on television, September 8th 1966.   Star Trek was and remains one of the most beloved television shows in history and has influenced television and … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Beyond Review (Mild Spoilers)

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

The original Star Trek show was lauded for its starting point of putting a positive vision of the future in the otherwise gloomy world of the late 1960’s.  Today, the world in some ways is under more threat than ever. … Continue reading →

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