Why you should read? – Ever had to drag yourself into work thinking I would rather be anywhere on the planet other than here? Hello readers, [The Noise] “I am not convinced you’re listening to me”, another unexpected remark coming from the lips of my superior. “You did it this way, even though I have […]
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Apartment 1BR (2019) movie review “Scary and psychological” – (9.0/10).
Apartment 1BR (2019) movie review “Scary and psychological” – (9.0/10). Apartment complex, breaking rules, Los Angeles, David Marmor, American, horror, film The Good “Psychologically challenging”. “Suffering features”. “Paranoia”. “Good sound effects”. “Light used well to symbolise emotions”. “Instills viewer fear”. “Good acting”. The Bad “Predictable ending”. Introduction Apartment 1BR is a 2019 (Drama, Horror, Thriller) movie, […]
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Vivarium (2019) (Horror/Mystery/Sci -fi) review – “Slightly strange happenings, and relationship turmoil” – (8.0/10).
House hunt to entrapment in a maze of identical houses… Just a young couple looking for their perfect home ? Film directed by Lorcan Finnegan. “Slightly strange happenings, and relationship turmoil” – (8.0/10). According to IMDb, Vivarium is a 2019 (Horror/Mystery/Sci-fi) movie. The Good “Emotions played well”. “Interesting concept”. “Clear storyline”. “Plenty of action”. “Some […]
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Spring (2014) Horror movie review – “Stunning, yet ghastly” – (8.5/10).
Spring (2014) Horror movie review – “Stunning, yet ghastly” – (8.5/10). 2014 ‧ Horror/Romance ‧ 1h 49m “Critic Reviews for Spring” Tagline: “If you thought your relationship was bad, this review will cheer you up. Stunning, yet ghastly”. The Good “Frequently adventurous plot”. “Clear sense of character vulnerability”. “Mystery maintained well”. “Shocking”. “Thought-provoking”. “Evil clearly depicted”. “Relatable”. “Awkward”. “Heart […]
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Sun Don’t shine (2012) Horror movie review – “Psychological and atmospheric” – (7.5/10).
The Good “Facial expression well used”. “Atmospheric effects used well”. “Powerful character emotions”. “Increases in depth throughout”. “Sound, an effective tool”. “Neglect and rejection feature”. “Psychologically challenging ending”. The Bad “Starts a little slowly”. “Not really a Horror”. “Backstories aren’t painted clearly”. Introduction Following a pleasant cycle spin from my new home, I settle down […]
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Four Lions (2010) “Witty in places, lost my interest at times” – (6.5/10).
Four Lions (2010) “Witty in places, lost my interest at times” – (6.5/10). The Good “Original plot”. “Action packed”. “Frequent setting changes”. “Well acted”. The Bad “Repetitive at times”. “Slow at times”. Introduction Whilst I wouldn’t usually review movies in this genre, it was recommended to me by a fellow student at my university, who had […]
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Seasoned-Reads – Podcast introduction
Introduction Hello all, whilst many of you may hate the thought of hearing your voice on audio recording, I have taken the plunge for those of you who struggle to read lengthy articles, by reading them out for you, or converting them to automated reader. I’ll keep this article brief, for less keen readers… I […]
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Leckford Estate 2020 vintage – Cox’s apple cider medium dry review – “Some natural variety, but lacking anything impactful” – (8.25/10).
The Good “Positive sustainability brand message”. “Reasonable value”. “Practical”. “Natural and pleasant smell”. “Acidity developing well”. “Good natural sweetness”. “Well balanced”. “Full flavour”. “Natural flavour”. “Smooth taste and aftertaste”. “Some distinctive taste variety”. “Nicely session-able”. The Bad “No dryness, which was promised”. “Absent of promised carbonation”. “Bland packaging”. “Acidity lacking initially”. “Thin mouthfeel”. “No bitterness”. […]
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The Wolf of snow hollow Horror review -“Entertaining, with some tension at times” – (7/10).
Intro The Wolf of snow hollow is a 2020 (Comedy/Horror/Mystery) movie, according to IMDb. The Good “Mystery element featured”. “Good use of darkness and effects at times”. “Acting was good”. “Grading used well”. “Music contrasts were effective”. “Clear plot”. The Bad “Lack of close up camera shots”. “Tension often cut too early”. “Predictable plot at […]
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Requiem for a Dream 2000 Horror review “Strong ending as a shocking Horror” – (8/10).
Intro Requiem for a dream is a 2000 Drama, according to IMDb. We however reviewed as a Horror, since the Drama features darker themes, and we would argue it meets the criteria for this genre. Impact Whilst the plot develops slowly, it uses music volume well, along with several stories running simultaneously. There are frequent […]
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Hostel: Part III (2011) – (6.5/10).
Hostel: Part III (2011) – (6.5/10) – “Clear plot with some surprises, better than part II ”. The Good “Surprising opening ”. “Psychological elements”. “Action-packed ending”. “Memorable ending”. The Bad “Uncertain genre”. “Repetitive themes”. “Tension climax limited”. Introduction On February 26th 2021, I posted my first Hostel horror movie review. Fast forward just over a […]
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Hostel: Part II (2007) Horror movie review
– (5.5/10) – “Occasional vulnerability, but lacking special effects”. The Good “Occasional sense of vulnerability”. “Slight ending twist”. “Facial expressions used well”. “Volume appropriately changed ”. The Bad “Lacking visual effects”. “Lacking lighting changes”. “Lacking camera shots”. “Mediocre acting”. “Slow plot progression at times”. Introduction On February 26th 2021, I posted my first Hostel horror […]
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Constantine (2005) Horror movie review – “More fantasy, than Horror” – (6.0/10).
The Good “Action-packed second half”. “Good acting”. “Interesting visuals”. “Dramatic scenes”. “Frequent evil manifestations”. The Bad “No special effects”. “Minimal tension”. “Lacking gore”. “Evil manifestations not scary”. Introduction Constantine is a 2005 Action/Fantasy/Horror movie, according to IMDb. Impact It was clear effects were absent, and tension wasn’t frequently felt. Whilst surrealism was depicted flamboyantly, tension […]
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Silent Hill 2: Revelation (2012) Horror movie review – “Action-packed ending, yet mostly uninteresting” – (5.0/10).
Silent Hill 2: Revelation (2012) Horror movie review – “Action-packed ending, yet mostly uninteresting” – (5.0/10). The Good “Action-packed ending”. “Sound used well”. “Gore and vulnerability present”. The Bad “Dated effects”. “Acting forced”. “Slow plot progression”. “Lacking plot complexity”. “Predictable storyline”. “Infrequent setting changes”. “Lacking originality”. Introduction Silent Hill 2 (Revelation) is a 2012 (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) […]
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Silent hill 2006 Horror movie review – (8.5/10) – “Thought provoking, gory and action-packed”.
The Good “Emotions enhance distress”. “Volume varied cleverly”. “Unusual features frequently”. “Horror shown immediately”. “Scene set well”. “Distinctive plot”. “Variety of music used”. “Evil presented visually”. “Darkness used well”. “Plenty of mystery”. “Settings varied well”. “Gore used”. The Bad “Dated effects”. “Plot unclear at times”. “Occasionally slow”. Introduction Silent hill is a 2006 Horror/Mystery movie, […]
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Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) “Surprisingly funny and light-hearted” – (8.0/10).
The Good “Frequently changed scenery”. “Plenty of action”. “Some good acting”. “Some good comedy”. “Improving comedy”. The Bad “Superficial character attachment”. “Lack of tension” . “No real twists”. Introduction Jumanji: The Next level is a 2019 Action/Adventure/Comedy movie. Impact Jamanji began with some basic background and context, like the original. It was clear the plot […]
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The Green room restaurant review – Colchester (4/5)
Intro Hello fellow, fellows. Enjoy my first restaurant review below !! I visited the Green room restaurant Colchester for a meal out with family. Summary I was immediately made to feel welcome by friendly staff. I opted for the chicken supreme, followed by the rhubarb crumble. The chicken was perfectly cooked and well presented. It […]
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Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10).
Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10). The Good “Tension building sounds”. “Developed sense of vulnerability”. “Mood contrast”. “Brutality and gore feature”. The Bad “Less character attachment than original”. “Predictable plot till final 30 minutes”. Introduction Don’t breathe 2 is a 2021 Action/Crime/Horror movie. Impact There was action early on in the movie, with […]
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Don’t breathe Horror review (9.5/10) – “One of the best horror films I have seen, and I have seen a lot “.
The Good “Dark themes frequent”. “Vulnerability shown”. “Crime emerged quickly”. “Good plot complexity”. “Sense of character attachment”. “Darkness frequently used”. “Element of surprise worked well”. “Tension maintained by action”. “Plenty of surprises” “Twist at the end”. “Multiple horror mechanisms used well”. The Bad “Camera shots limited”. “Limited tension building effects e.g. lighting”. Introduction Don’t breathe […]
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20,000 views – Thank you viewers :)
Now is not the time for complacency. I shall level with you. I am extremely pleased to hit this milestone, despite my views reducing slightly of late. I feel this is because I have streamlined much of my writing to balance my time more healthily, whilst finishing my masters. This is a time I want […]
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The Shining Horror movie review – (7.5/10) – “Built tension well, yet purpose questionable”.
The Good “Beautiful scenery”. “Distinctive music”. “Context set well”. “Anticipation of vulnerability”. “Sound cleverly applied”. “Effective camera work”. “Wide range of horror mechanisms used”. “Thought-provoking ending”. “Contrast used well”. “Acting effective”. The Bad “Lack of visual representation of Evil”. “Plot quite steady at times”. “Unclear source of evil”. “Lack of setting changes”. Introduction The Shining […]
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Logan lucky heist movie review – “I personally prefer to Now you see me” – (8.25/10).
Logan lucky heist movie review – “I personally prefer to Now you see me” – (8.25/10). The Good “Action packed”. “Well thought out”. The Bad “Starts slowly”. “Ending underwhelming”. Introduction Logan lucky is a 2017 Action, comedy, crime movie according to IMDb. Crime impact In the early stages I was expecting a bit more. It […]
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Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review – “Vibrant, lively, and well balanced”- (9.0/10).
Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review The Good “Good carbonation level”. “Well balanced”. “Balanced sweetness”. “Natural flavour”. “Harshness a well balanced part of the character”. “Pleasant, persistent aftertaste”. “Good scent”. “Confident acidity”. “Practical”. “Good value”. The Bad “Dryness absent”. “Slightly thin mouthfeel”. “Lacking a little complexity”. Packaging El Gaitero means “the piper” in Spanish, which […]
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Now you see me – 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10).
Now you see me 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10). The Good “Strong camera work”. “Good acting”. “Fear of the unknown used well”. “Plot twists”. “Action packed”. The Bad “Tough to follow at times”. “Scenes were a little repetitive”. “Too many perspectives”. Introduction Now you see me is a 2013 Crime/Mystery/Thriller […]
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The Beta test – Horror review – “Strong beginning and finish, slightly one dimensional mystery” – (7.5/10).
The Good “Thought-provoking finish”. “Tension built well”. “Darker romantic themes used well”. “Gore and nightmares feature”. “Frequent setting changes”. “Mind captivating finale”. The Bad “One dimensional plot”. “Insufficient scares for Horror”. “Genre unclear”. Introduction The Beta test is a Comedy, Horror, and Thriller movie, according to IMDb. Horror impact Gore was notable from the off. […]
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Interstellar movie (8/10) – “Rich in action, emotion, and thought-provoking”.
Interstellar movie (8/10) – “Rich in action, emotion, and thought-provoking”. The Good “Clever ending”. “Engaging characters”. “Frequent setting changes”. “A number of plot twists”. The Bad “Need a long time to watch”. “Takes a while to get into the flow”. Introduction Interstellar is a 2014 Adventure, Drama, Sci-fi movie. Sci-fi impact Sometimes how things make […]
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Morgan Horror movie review – “Slow builder, lacked consistent Horror impact” -(6.5/10).
Morgan Horror movie review – “Slow builder, lacked consistent Horror impact” -(6.5/10). The Good “Some Horror mechanisms used” “Horror works on occasion”. “Interesting plot”. “Action-packed”. “Twist at the end”. The Bad “Slow at times”. “Tension seldom built well”. “Lack of attachment to characters”. “Camera angles could be improved”. “Not enough horror events”. Intro Morgan is […]
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Happy new year !!
Happy new year !! After a hectic year, let’s seek solace in the joy of universality. Yes, let’s appreciate the spirit of the achievements we have. Below are just a few of mine from the year 🙂 1 Longest time spent in a relationship. 2 Passing the first half of my masters university course. 3 […]
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The 19,000 views poem !!!
I’m not one to boast, and recently it seems, Before myself, stands a wall to my dreams … One step by one, When you’re feeling glum, Read reasea reviews, To have way more fun … 19k views, may seem not much, Perhaps to some readers, I may have lost touch, I’ve posted on here, For […]
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Joyride 2001 movie review – “Tense, entertaining, with a twist at the end. Not dated one bit …” (8.5/10)
Joyride 2001 movie review – “Tense, entertaining, with a twist at the end. Not dated one bit …” (8.5/10). The Good “Effective tension-building”. “Good storyline”. “Twist at the end”. “Not dated”. “Light comedy”. The Bad “Only one source of evil”. “Characters weren’t the most interesting”. Intro Joyride is a 2001 Action/Mystery/Thriller, according to IMDb. Horror […]
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Kopparberg Spiced apple cider review “Distinctive, but dull” – (6.5/10).
The Good “Practical”. “Natural and warming smell”. “Some character”. “Somewhat natural taste”. “Well balanced”. “Fairly smooth taste”. “Pleasant aftertaste of cinnamon”. The Bad “Unclear band message”. “Dull bottle design”. “Expensive”. “Carbonation too light”. “Weak tang”. “No dryness”. “Lacking sweetness”. “No bitterness”. “Weak taste”. “Thin mouthfeel”. Note: Virus present when sampling Packaging Kopparberg is a town […]
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Brighton adventure article 2021
Brighton adventure article Introduction With my last seaside trips to Great Yarmouth and Worthing in 2019, needless to say it had been a while … Reasons I suppose include uncertainty about Covid rules, travel being banned and a busy university and work schedule. After writing a lengthy essay and battling through some work placements, it […]
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Jennifer’s body 2009 movie review – “A good Halloween film” – (6.5/10).
Jennifer’s body 2009 movie review – “A good Halloween film” – (6.5/10). Introduction With Halloween fast approaching, we all need a good Horror fix !! Jennifer’s body is a 2009 Comedy/Horror, so fits the bill. Style The movie was told from the perspective of the main character and immediately was action packed. The scene was […]
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Bolt from the Blue Smoothie (9.0/10) – “Session-able balance”.
The Good “Taste has character”. “Near perfect acidity”. “Good balance”. “Nicely session-able”. “Natural taste throughout”. “Pleasant fruity and tangy aftertaste”. “Good medium mouthfeel”. “Smooth throughout”. “Fresh and natural scent”. “Cheaper than many others”. The Bad “Lacking sweetness”. “Initially weak flavour”. “Disappointing brand message”. Packaging Bolt from the Blue smoothie costs £2.15 per 330ml bottle (65p […]
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Pulpt Flare superior south west cider review – “Well balanced, with some character” – (7.5/10).
Pulpt Flare superior south west cider review – “Well balanced, with some character” – (7.5/10). The Good “Bright colours, youth branding”. “Attractive and informative packaging”. “Pleasant and natural, fruity smell”. “Carbonation light, as promised”. “Natural flavour”. “Distinctive taste”. “Nicely session-able”. “Well balanced”. “Mostly smooth”. “Distinctive tangy aftertaste”. The Bad “Thin mouthfeel”. “Carbonation level too light”. […]
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Innocent Berry light review – “Clear brand message, but became overpowering” -(8.75/10).
The Good “Low in calories”. “Competitive cost”. “Pleasant fruity taste”. “Natural fruity tang”. “Fruity sweetness”. “Pleasant thicker texture”. “Initially pleasant aftertaste”. “Very good full mouthfeel”. “Strong flavour”. “Bottle looks nice superficially”. “Natural fruity smell”. “Clear brand message”. The Bad “Smell fades too quickly”. “Not session-able”. “Acidity became overpowering”. “Aftertaste becomes overpowering”. “Taste becomes harsh”. Introduction […]
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Invigorate smoothie (8.75/10) – “Good branding, good flavour”.
Invigorate smoothie (8.75/10) – “Good branding, good flavour“. The Good “Brand message is good, with accurate nutrition facts to support”. “Clear and visually appealing packaging”. “Natural smell”. “Nice fruity flavour”. “Ideal subtle tang”. “Moderate mouthfeel”. “Flavour balanced throughout”. “Good level of natural sweetness”. “Initially good aftertaste”. “Natural taste throughout”. “Aftertaste lasted well”. “Relatively affordable”. The […]
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The Hunt Horror (2020) “Odd opening, but clarity and excitement by the finale”. – (7.5/10).
Intro Our Horror posts are back with The Hunt. The Hunt is a 2020 (Horror/Action/Thriller) movie. Impact The Hunt began with a slightly odd scene, which didn’t feature anything particularly scary or Horror-related. The opening was therefore a little underwhelming, until gore began to feature more frequently. Tension-building was rather absent at times, but this […]
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Energise smoothie review (9.0/10) – “Tastes similar to more expensive drinks”.
Energise smoothie review (9.0/10) – “Tastes similar to more expensive drinks”. The Good “Pleasant smell”. “Tastes similar to more expensive drinks”. “Well balanced”. “Natural fruity flavour”. “Quite affordable”. “Sufficient sweetness to balance”. “Acidity not overpowering”. “Pleasant fruity aftertaste”. “1 of your 5 a day”. “Session-able”. “Smooth taste and aftertaste”. The Bad “Not full-flavoured”. “Mouthfeel a […]
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Innocent Berry protein Smoothie Review “You get what you pay for …. A lot …. (8.5/10).
Innocent Berry protein Smoothie Review “You get what you pay for …. A lot …. (8.5/10). The Good “Natural taste and smell”. “Well balanced”. “Session-able”. “Full bodied”. “Smooth taste and aftertaste”. “Full flavoured”. “Acidity not overpowering”. The Bad “Way too expensive”. “Smell’s too weak”. “Acidity a little too strong on the aftertaste”. Intro If you’ve […]
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Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Mangoes, Passion fruits, Apples) review – “Fragrant, Full-flavoured, and Nutritious“ – (7.5/10).
Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Mangoes, Passion fruits, Apples) review – “Fragrant, Full-flavoured, and Nutritious“ – (7.5/10). The Good “More nutrient content than Innocent Strawberries & Bananas”. “Good brand message”. “Smooth and natural smell”. “Natural taste and aftertaste”. “Natural tang present”. “Full flavoured”. “Full mouthfeel”. The Bad “Expensive”. “Not enough sweetness”. “Unbalanced”. “Acidity overpowering”. “Not […]
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Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Strawberries & Bananas) review – “Natural, fruity, too tart for me” – (7.0/10).
Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Strawberries & Bananas) review – “Natural, fruity, too tart for me” – (7.0/10). The Good “Natural, sweet smell”. “Environmental impact considered”. “Clear brand message”. “Full mouthfeel”. “Smooth taste”. “Well-balanced taste”. “Natural tang evident”. The Bad “Unbalanced aftertaste”. “Harsh tart aftertaste”. “Most expensive smoothie, especially in small size”! “Lacking sweetness in […]
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Godzilla vs Kong “Too long for it’s plot complexity”- (6/10).
Godzilla vs Kong “Too long for it’s plot complexity”- (6/10). Intro Whilst I enjoyed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it’s now time for interesting movies to help pass the time. This review makes a change from my usual Horror posts, although features some elements of a good Horror. Godzilla vs Kong is a 2021 (Action/Sci-fi/Thriller) movie. […]
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The Old Guard “Good concept and conclusion” – (6.5/10).
Intro Whilst I am enjoying the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, exciting movies still help pass the time. This review makes a change from my usual Horror posts, although features some elements of a good Horror. The Old Guard is a 2020 (Action/Adventure/Fantasy) movie, available on Netflix as of July 2021. Impact As a Horror, the start […]
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Tokyo Olympics 2020
Tokyo Olympics Sudden strength sumo … 1000 marathons in 1000 days …. A trail of body and religion When will the limit come ? Matsuri’s are many Entertainment, games and religion. An oasis for the body Sushi from Servi Sushi, Sashimi, Shoyu, Miso, Natto, A diverse land of rich and nutritious food, and flavour ! […]
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Sea Fever 2019 (Horror/Drama/Mystery) review – “Confused genre, but retains attention better towards the end“ – (6/10).
Intro Sea Fever is a 2019 (Horror/Drama/Mystery) movie. Impact The opening clearly sets the scene and introduces the main characters, however the plot appears simplistic and takes a while to progress, leaving the viewer awaiting action … The unusual featured after a while, with effects using lighting and sound well. Whilst the film featured several […]
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Zombieland: Double tap (2019) Horror review – “Not a Horror, watchable as an action, due to improvements towards the end though” – (5.5/10).
Zombieland: Double tap (2019) Horror review – “Not a Horror, watchable as an action, due to improvements towards the end though” – (5.5/10). Intro Zombieland: Double tap is a 2019 (Action/Horror/Comedy) movie. Impact Narration provided a clear understanding of events. The plot emphasised Comedy, which wasn’t bad at times, but fell flat too often to […]
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The Strange House 2020 crime movie review – “A well thought out film with humour and darker themes, not a Horror though” – (6.5/10).
The Strange House 2020 crime movie review – “A well thought out film with humour and darker themes, not a Horror though” – (6.5/10). Intro The strange house is a 2020 Netflix crime movie. Impact Although it isn’t classed as a Horror, it had the setup of a classic Horror film. The opening featured many […]
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