The Rescuers (1977)
Cute, charming. Enjoyed the old school animation.
Two mice from the International Aid Organisation go to the aid of an orphan being held captive by comedy villains in the bayou
The Rescuers (1977)
Cute, charming. Enjoyed the old school animation.
Two mice from the International Aid Organisation go to the aid of an orphan being held captive by comedy villains in the bayou
The Third Love. Hiromi Kawakami, 2024
A book about love, desire, society's expectations and more.
Riko, dissatisfied with married life & her husband's infidelity, retreats into a dream world. First as a courtesan, then a handmaid. But these are no ordinary dreams
The Third Love. Hiromi Kawakami, 2024
A book about love, desire, society's expectations and more.
Riko, dissatisfied with married life & her husband's infidelity, retreats into a dream world. First as a courtesan, then a handmaid. But these are no ordinary dreams
#LinzerArt #snake
#LinzerArt #snake
This listless, dull-witted production was intended for TV, and it shows. The effects aren't up to par, our favourite actors are barely in it, and the plot is a mind-numbing connect-the-dots slog. The only one bringing their A-game is composer Akira Ifukube!
This listless, dull-witted production was intended for TV, and it shows. The effects aren't up to par, our favourite actors are barely in it, and the plot is a mind-numbing connect-the-dots slog. The only one bringing their A-game is composer Akira Ifukube!
Creature With the Atom Brain (1955)
A surprisingly benign ex-nazi scientist is forced to create atomic powered zombies by a mobster set on revenging himself on the people who had him arrested and deported.
Kind of fun.
Creature With the Atom Brain (1955)
A surprisingly benign ex-nazi scientist is forced to create atomic powered zombies by a mobster set on revenging himself on the people who had him arrested and deported.
Kind of fun.
Varran the Unbelievable (1958)
Varran the Unbelievably Boring
Varran the Unbearable
Varran: I can't believe it's not Godzilla!
Varran the Unwatchable
You get the idea...
Still better than Godzilla raids again.
Varran the Unbelievable (1958)
Varran the Unbelievably Boring
Varran the Unbearable
Varran: I can't believe it's not Godzilla!
Varran the Unwatchable
You get the idea...
Still better than Godzilla raids again.
On Looking. Alexandra Horowitz, 2013
Cognitive scientist, Horowitz, takes a walk round the block. Then takes 11 more with a series of "experts" to get an idea of what each one of us is missing when we look around a familiar landscape
On Looking. Alexandra Horowitz, 2013
Cognitive scientist, Horowitz, takes a walk round the block. Then takes 11 more with a series of "experts" to get an idea of what each one of us is missing when we look around a familiar landscape
Cold Comfort Farm. Stella Gibbons, 1932
The author skillfully satirises popular culture of the early 30s, especially the popular rural bodice rippers of the time.
I saw something nasty in the woodshed...
Cold Comfort Farm. Stella Gibbons, 1932
The author skillfully satirises popular culture of the early 30s, especially the popular rural bodice rippers of the time.
I saw something nasty in the woodshed...
The Watcher in the Woods (1981)
Thirty years ago, a teenage girl vanishes during an initiation ceremony. Now, someone or something is haunting the woods.
Disney film panned by the critics when it came out. I still got the chills, though, even if it's not the best film ever.
The Watcher in the Woods (1981)
Thirty years ago, a teenage girl vanishes during an initiation ceremony. Now, someone or something is haunting the woods.
Disney film panned by the critics when it came out. I still got the chills, though, even if it's not the best film ever.
SHOCK REVEAL for Billie Piper’s 2026 TARDIS as the effect of losing the Disney money starts to be felt…!!
SHOCK REVEAL for Billie Piper’s 2026 TARDIS as the effect of losing the Disney money starts to be felt…!!
Falling Down (1993)
Awful man goes on a violent rampage after experiencing sensory overload.
"Am I the bad guy?"
Yes. Yes you are. Sheesh
Falling Down (1993)
Awful man goes on a violent rampage after experiencing sensory overload.
"Am I the bad guy?"
Yes. Yes you are. Sheesh
Donnie Darko (2001)
Always assumed I'd like this but my ex wouldn't let me watch it. Guess what? I did. 10/10, no notes.
Troubled teen, Donnie, starts seeing visions of a giant rabbit called Frank. Frank tells him that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds..
Donnie Darko (2001)
Always assumed I'd like this but my ex wouldn't let me watch it. Guess what? I did. 10/10, no notes.
Troubled teen, Donnie, starts seeing visions of a giant rabbit called Frank. Frank tells him that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds..
Tit's Up. Sarah Thornton, 2024
The first 3 sections were bold & informative. The 4th didn't seem to say much, & the 5th was disappointing.
Also found the book too USA centric, the US having its own brand of weird misogyny & hang-ups
Tit's Up. Sarah Thornton, 2024
The first 3 sections were bold & informative. The 4th didn't seem to say much, & the 5th was disappointing.
Also found the book too USA centric, the US having its own brand of weird misogyny & hang-ups
Toho blend corny 50s sci-fi charm with their signature tokusatsu craft. The result is an action-packed spectacle, but the story (and monster) leave something to be desired. It's a bit silly, but not an unenjoyable watch if you're in the mood for it.
Toho blend corny 50s sci-fi charm with their signature tokusatsu craft. The result is an action-packed spectacle, but the story (and monster) leave something to be desired. It's a bit silly, but not an unenjoyable watch if you're in the mood for it.
The Mysterians (1957)
Aliens, of the 'we want your women' variety, try to take over the earth. A brief appearance from robotic kaiju, Moguera, who appears in a later film, as a human invention, to combat Godzilla.
2/5 as not a lot happens
The Mysterians (1957)
Aliens, of the 'we want your women' variety, try to take over the earth. A brief appearance from robotic kaiju, Moguera, who appears in a later film, as a human invention, to combat Godzilla.
2/5 as not a lot happens
The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry. Ransom Riggs, 2024
The usual tropes, but with a fresh coat of paint. Leopold, aka Larry, discovers that the magical world of his favourite TV show is real, and needs a hero.
Enjoyable enough
The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry. Ransom Riggs, 2024
The usual tropes, but with a fresh coat of paint. Leopold, aka Larry, discovers that the magical world of his favourite TV show is real, and needs a hero.
Enjoyable enough
Hummingbird Salamander. Jeff Vandemeer (2021)
The author keeps you guessing all the way through this story of a middle aged woman who finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of powerful men and eco terrorists. But why her? And what connects it to her past?
Hummingbird Salamander. Jeff Vandemeer (2021)
The author keeps you guessing all the way through this story of a middle aged woman who finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of powerful men and eco terrorists. But why her? And what connects it to her past?
Toho spread their wings (ha) with a brand-new monster. Rodan is a great addition to the lineup, but unfortunately his film suffers from rather uneven pacing. After a strong opener, it's a long wait until the action-packed finale and surprisingly emotional ending.
Toho spread their wings (ha) with a brand-new monster. Rodan is a great addition to the lineup, but unfortunately his film suffers from rather uneven pacing. After a strong opener, it's a long wait until the action-packed finale and surprisingly emotional ending.
Rodan (1956)
A solid kaiju film. Global warming and nuclear tests have awoken giant bugs, and two mutated pterodactyl. Rodan can create a sonic boom, strong wind, and, for reasons unknown has a vapour trail
I like Rodan. If not chicken, why chicken shaped?
3/5
Rodan (1956)
A solid kaiju film. Global warming and nuclear tests have awoken giant bugs, and two mutated pterodactyl. Rodan can create a sonic boom, strong wind, and, for reasons unknown has a vapour trail
I like Rodan. If not chicken, why chicken shaped?
3/5
The Complete Cosmicomics
Italo Calvino (2010)
These post-futuristic sci-fi stories are each based around a scientific theory or principle, and are unreliablely narrated by Qfwfq, a cosmic entity recounting his experience of the history of the universe
The Complete Cosmicomics
Italo Calvino (2010)
These post-futuristic sci-fi stories are each based around a scientific theory or principle, and are unreliablely narrated by Qfwfq, a cosmic entity recounting his experience of the history of the universe