“Bodies” by Jed Mercurio – review
With Bodies, his first novel, Mercurio returned to the subject of his superb TV drama Cardiac Arrest.
Author: Simon Wood
“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 […]