Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Genre Grandeur January Finale – Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) – EmmaKWall

Posted on January 30, 2015 by emmakwall

Originally posted on MovieRob:
For this month’s Genre Grandeur Finale, Here’s a review by Emma of EmmkWall.com of her favorite British Thriller- Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) Thanks to Emma for this review and also for choosing this month’s Genre –…

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Favourite Film Friday – #14 Scum

Posted on January 16, 2015 by emmakwall

Every Friday I choose one of my favourite movies for a brief overview. #14 Scum Genre: crime / drama Director: Alan Clarke Release: 1979 Starring: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Phil Daniels Tagline: The film they tried to ban! A brutal story of today. … Continue reading →

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Goodnight Mister Tom – Book Review

Posted on December 18, 2014 by emmakwall

We love you John Thaw!! Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian Goodnight Mister Tom has been a fixture in my life since I was young. I think in fact I actually watched the 1998 TV adaptation (starring a perfect John … Continue reading →

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Back to the Future – Plot Hole

Posted on November 12, 2014 by emmakwall

So I know we’re all familiar with this movie and its glorious plot. But I’ve always had so much fun discussing this particular flaw with people – and when I say ‘discussing’ I really mean me talking to someone as … Continue reading →

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Jabob’s Ladder – A Review

Posted on October 27, 2014 by emmakwall

“There are a million ways to find yourself at the bottom of Jacob’s Ladder, but only one way to reach the top….” Jacob’s Ladder by Brian Keaney (young adult book review) Jacob’s Ladder is a YA book that I was lucky enough … Continue reading →

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Favourite Film Friday – #5 The Elephant Man

Posted on October 3, 2014 by emmakwall

Every Friday I choose one of my favourite movies for a brief overview. #5 The Elephant Man Genre: biopic / drama Director: David Lynch Release: 1980 Starring: John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins Tagline: I am not an animal! I am a … Continue reading →

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Favourite Film Friday – #2 The Departed

Posted on September 12, 2014 by emmakwall

Every Friday I choose one of my favourite movies for a brief overview. #2 The Departed Genre: crime drama Director: Martin Scorsese Release: 2006 Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga … Continue reading →

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Favourite Film Friday – #1 Sunshine

Posted on September 12, 2014 by emmakwall

Every Friday I choose one of my favourite movies for a brief overview. #1 Sunshine Genre: sci-fi / thriller Director: Danny Boyle Release: 2007 Starring: Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Benedict Wong Tagline: 50 years in the future, Earth’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Play at the Adams’ – disturbing book review

Posted on September 3, 2014 by emmakwall

“more terrifying than Lord Of The Flies & The Exorcist combined…” Let’s Go Play at the Adams’ by Mendal W. Johnson Let’s Go Play at the Adams’ was written by Mendal W. Johnson (can’t find a Wikipedia page for him) and … 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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