James Stagg is one of many unsung heroes of the Second World War. His work as a meteorologist is shown in the film adaptation of David Haig’s Pressure. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) is about to make one of the most pivotal decisions of the Second World War: whether to launch the largest amphibious invasion in […]
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The Boogeyman Review
The Boogeyman is based on a Stephen King short story of the same name. This time childhood fears and grief are explored as a family battle a monster. The Harpers are suffering from grief after a drunk driver killed the family matriarch. Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) has become overly attached to her mother’s possessions and wears her […]
Based on a True Story Review
After two episodes of Based on a True Story, I was ready to throw in the towel and admit defeat. A scattered beginning, unlikeable and thinly drawn characters, and a premise that I wasn’t thrilled about marred the show’s opening episodes. But, as it’s my professional rule to give every show I review at least […]
Air Review
Air is based on a remarkable story that changed sports business and sees Ben Affleck return to the director’s chair after a six-year hiatus. In 1984 Nike are a distant third in the basketball market. Things are so bad that Nike’s basketball division’s budget pails compared to their rivals and the board consider closing the division. […]




