Fishermen’s Friends — A Review.

19th February, 2020.

Right … 

You’ve possibly watch that introduction video … haven’t you?

Basically?

I confess to not knowing my own mind.

Not knowing if I’d want to settle down in front of the TV … with a film or a TV show.

Granted: there’s a few of each I wanted to check out.

Being in the mood I’m in … ?

I fancied a movie.

And, to be perfectly frank?

I fancied a feel-good movie.

And … ?

In deciding on the Chris Foggin directed Fishermen’s Friends, I think I picked a good one …

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Kidulthood — A Review

19th October 2019.

It’s a Saturday night.

It is a Saturday night, isn’t it … ?

Yes: it is.

I suppose everyone of us is allowed amount of doubt, trepidation and uncertainty.

Especially on a quiet night in: when you have little cash, little to do …

But at least have access to a large collection of films you’ve not seen: and an Apple TV to watch them on.

And something experimental you think you should try: if you get around to watching a movie …

Yes: I’m on YouTube.

And yes, I’m a YouTube partner.

Yes: I’d like to make money from any ads that get placed on them.


And yes: I’m thinking I should maybe add video content to my channel where I review films.

Or, at least, point Youtube viewers at the reviews I post here.

Point A?   Let me know if the extra video does something.

Point B?   I’ve just watched a fantastic film.

Point C … ?   The film in question is the Noel Clarke penned Kidulthood.

Point D … ?   I’m impressed with Kidulthood … !

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Patient Seven: Hmm …

28th August, 2018.

*Spoilers*

Yep: it’s officially official.

I’ve had another day off.

As I write, I’ve some music on in the background.

Japan’s famed Tin Drum album.

Which may not be for everyone, I admit.

But frankly?

I like it.

Although I’m curious to know why a band call Japan produced tracks like Cantonese Boy or Visions of China.

Totally different country.

At any rate … another day … another dollar …



And another movie.

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You’ve possibly worked out I like a film or two, haven’t you … ?

Possibly, he said!

At any rate, I like a film or two.

And occasionally?

Get recommendations.

Including from an old friend, Faye.

She’s managed another on, today.

The Danny Draven directed, anthology film that is … Patient Seven.

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The Anomaly: That’s Entertainment … !

19th November, 2014.

It has to be said, I do like a movie, now and again.

No, really.

Personally … ?

Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The Imitation Game: either renting them or seeing them at the cinema.

Actually, anyone wanting to buy me a cinema ticket and the train fare to Romford, is welcome to.

I don’t think a cinema’s going to be built in Brentwood for a while: ever though the recent consultation that Brentwood Council did, indicated a cinema is something the folk of Brentwood wanted to see.

At ANY rate … ?

At any rate, I likes me a movie, now and then.

Tonight’s rental … ?

Tonight’s rental was the Noel Clarke directed, 2014 film, that is … The Anomaly.

And … ?

Well, it’s far from perfect … 

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Storage 24 — South London SciFi

12th February, 2013.

Right … 

I’m going to be honest, here: I think the older I get, the more 22:51 hours starts to look like a late night.

But I DID want to at least start on this post: to make sure I told you I’d seen the Johannes Roberts direct, Noel Clarke produced, indie Brit-flick, Storage 24.

And while it may not be the greatest movie in the history of sci-fi-horrors … ?

It IS an entertaining one … 

Right … back in the morning … ish … !

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13th February, 2013.

Right … Back to the action: and let’s get talking about Storage 24, shall we … ?

I literally had nothing to do, last night: and frankly … ?   Frankly had just enough in my iTunes account  to rent meself a movie.

And, as you might have already worked out, the one I went for was the Johannes Roberts directed, Noel Clarke produced, film, Storage 24.

Set in the modern day, Storage 24 sees Clarke as Charlie: a man who — along with his old friend, Mark (Colin O’Donohue) — is attempting to get a few last bits from storage: after having been dumped by his girlfriend, Shelley, played by Antonia Campbell-Hughes.  (Who’s likewise supported by her best mate, Nikki, played by Laura Haddock.)

The uncosy little meeting is interrupted, however.

Firstly, by the simple fact an engineer’s in, to fix the shutter at the front of the self-storage warehouse that’s the film’s setting.

Secondly, by the military cargo plane that’s crashed in South London and triggered a military lock-down in Battersea.

And thirdly … ?

Thirdly, there’s something hideous that keeps clawing it’s way through the pipework: and leaving the occasional corpse behind it … 

Heartless: A Low Budget, High Class Faust

You know, I’ve got to admit, there’s times I miss running pub quizzes, there really are.

Tuesday nights used to be the night I did the quiz over at the King Harold, in Harold Wood: used to be quite a bit of a blast, I can tell you.

And then there’s times when I don’t.

Especially as Movie Night Tuesday now seems to be something of an established tradition.

And especially when Movie Night Adrian digs up an interesting little find from the local library’s DVD collection.

Hang on, did I say little find … ?

I meant to say ‘absolute bloody gem’!

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On a serious note

Well, it’s happened.

Following his SAG award and the parallel Golden Globe, the late Heath Ledger has been given the Best Supporting gong at this year’s film BAFTA’s.

I must say I’m pleased for his family.

But I’ve always felt, though, that this is a tragedy on many levels.

As with many, I saw “Dark Knight”, and both enjoyed the film, and was impressed by the various performances in it, the late Mr Ledger’s among them.

What makes this such a sad thing for me is the simple fact that – although I cannot be certain and would not have the arrogance to claim to be –  deserving of the award though he was, I believe his death gave him a big sympathy vote.

I’ve an old friend, Graham, who disagrees.   Hopefully, he’ll be able to put his views up, once his net connection’s back up and running, but who felt that the performance Heath put in got him the gong, and that any sympathy factor was negligible.

We’ll never know, I think.

On a more positive note, I’m rather pleased – RABID “Dr Who” fan that I am – that Noel Clarke, who I know from his performances as Mickey Smith in Dr Who, has picked up the Rising Star gong.   Turns out that this award was open to a public vote, and I can’t help but wonder how much influence his appearance as Mickey played in that.

Either way, I think congratulations are in order for both of them.