Monthly Archives: August 2014

Top 5 Unsung Movie Heroes!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by emmakwall

I thought a little appreciation, a little respect (Erasure) was needed for the unsung movie heroes who support act on our screens, showing bravery or love and often helping to defeat the bad guy. We can’t always see them hiding behind … Continue reading →

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Natural Born Killers

Posted on August 28, 2014 by emmakwall

Twenty years ago today, Oliver Stone gave us his version of Quentin Tarantino’s  Natural Born Killers. Now I was only eight years old when this film came out so I didn’t watch it immediately (good parents) but it was a … Continue reading →

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Grace (2009)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by emmakwall

Grace – Netflix horror film review I had a bad cold on Friday, so when I got home from work I made a comfort dinner and looked for the grossest, baddest horror movie I could find on Netflix. But I found … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Sir Richard Attenborough

Posted on August 26, 2014 by emmakwall

I woke up to the very sad news yesterday that the brilliant and charming Richard Attenborough had died. He happily had had a long life and died at age 90. We’ll miss you Dickie! Of course it got me thinking … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad does Pawn Stars

Posted on August 21, 2014 by emmakwall

Two of my favourite US imports are Breaking Bad and Pawn Stars. And I know I’m not alone. I shouldn’t be anyway, they’re both fucking awesome TV shows. I was delighted anyway to receive this hilarious clip yesterday starring Bryan Cranston … Continue reading →

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10 Gory British Horror Films

Posted on August 20, 2014 by emmakwall

Gory British horror movies 1. Eden Lake (2008) Eden Lake is simply one of the best horror movies I’ve ever seen and that’s mainly down to how highly realistic and brutal it is. I felt literally shell shocked after I’d … Continue reading →

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Excision (2012)

Posted on August 18, 2014 by emmakwall

Excision – Netflix horror film review I watch a lot of horror movies and to be fair, most of them are fairly enjoyable for me. Even the shit ones I can enjoy for the gore or unintentional hilarity or cheap scares … Continue reading →

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Quentin Tarantino – Soundtrack Genius

Posted on August 15, 2014 by emmakwall

I love Quentin Tarantino. I love his stories, his scripts, his characters, his enthusiasm for films and of course…his soundtracks. Which I will be concentrating on today as I try to put each of his eight original soundtracks into the order of their brilliance. Now, as … Continue reading →

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The Inbetweeners 2 (2014)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by emmakwall

The Inbetweeners 2 – film review I queued outside a cinema last week to watch THE comedy event of the year – The Inbetweeners 2. Undisputedly popular with pretty much everyone, breakfast news reported just a few hours later that … Continue reading →

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10 of my Favourite Books

Posted on August 7, 2014 by emmakwall

1. The Diary of a Nobody – George & Weedon Grossmith First published in 1892 by the Grossmith brothers, I absolutely LOVE this book. It’s basically a diary written by protagonist Charles Pooter who is a middle class office clerk living … Continue reading →

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