“Bodies” by Jed Mercurio – review
With Bodies, his first novel, Mercurio returned to the subject of his superb TV drama Cardiac Arrest.
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” Review
“I adore its fiery taste.”
“Ascent” by Jed Mercurio – review
When I came across the work of Jed Mercurio he was known as John MacUre, writer of the medical drama Cardiac Arrest, which debuted in 1994 but which sadly I […]
“Jojo Rabbit” Review
This is by no means the first comical film about the holocaust, and it treads an uneasy line – I found myself questioning if the weak gags were sufficient justification […]
“Praxeus” review (podcast episode)
I’m Simon. I’m guessing you know that. Fusion Patrol? The sci-fi podcast? What’s wrong with you people?
“The Gentlemen” Review
I was sure I’d seen a Guy Ritchie film before, that this wasn’t my first geezer-flick, but I just couldn’t remember. (Turns out it was Sherlock Holmes). So I wasn’t […]
“La Brava” by Elmore Leonard – review
This wasn’t a book club book, but I’d not read it before.
“1917” Review
I’ve decided to blog new films this year as I see them. The first film I saw in January was 1917.
“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova – review
I discovered last year there was a book group in the school I worked in, so I joined it and have enjoyed reading and discussing the books we’ve read. I […]
“Fugitive of the Judoon” review (podcast episode & additional speculation…)
Spoilers. Big hairy spoilers ahead. So let me just say: if you haven’t watched Fugitive of the Judoon and you have managed to avoid hearing about it, go and watch it […]
“Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror” review (podcast episode)
What’s this – a pseudo-historical where the aliens plot-line actually enhances the story? I tend to be a purist when it comes to separating stories set in Earth’s past from […]
“Orphan 55” review (podcast episode)
I guess holiday companies reckon January is a good time to get people to book holidays – when they’re longing for a bit of sun and warmth. So it’s also […]