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In Cold Blood (1967)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by emmakwall

Originally posted in 2015 as part of Argumentative August, on MovieRob. In Cold Blood is a 1967 film directed by Richard Brooks and starring Robert Blake, John Forsyth and Scott Wilson. It’s based on the book of the same name … Continue reading →

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Capote (2005)

Posted on August 3, 2015 by emmakwall

That big ball of fluffy awesomeness Jordan is running a Philip Seymour Hoffman blogathon over at his site Epileptic Moondancer. As such – here is a review of my favourite Hoffman film Capote – film review I’m sure I won’t be … Continue reading →

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Go Set a Watchman – Harper Lee

Posted on July 16, 2015 by emmakwall

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee It’s pretty bloody crazy that Harper Lee has another (only her second!) novel released and going back to Maycomb would OF COURSE£ be a dream. But having read reviews and articles, I’m scared 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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Five Brilliant Quotes

Posted on May 14, 2014 by emmakwall

Because we all need a good quote now and again Here are five to help us get over the Wednesday Hump – because drinking a whole bottle of gin is clearly not acceptable whilst in work – drat. “People who boast … Continue reading →

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