Unhinged? Movies That Feature Leaders ‘On the Edge’ Stephen Arnell October 21, 2020 A smorgasbord of leaders in the movies (elected or otherwise) who are in danger of ‘losing it’ – or actually have. Can’t think why the… Continue Reading
The Star Wars Cash Grab: Lucasfilm & Disney Already Blew It With ‘Kenobi’ A.H. Lloyd October 20, 2020 I know what you’re thinking: again with the Star Wars. Yeah, the hate is strong with me, but you didn’t think that… Continue Reading
Bleeding Fool UK: Entertainment Headlines From Across the Pond Stephen Arnell November 28, 2019 Sky’s Domina – I, Claudius…or Imperium? DOMINA – Sky’s new 10-part drama Sky UK is currently shooting Domina, a new series about the Empress… Continue Reading
Quo Vadis: ‘Game of Thrones’ With a Conscience A.H. Lloyd April 19, 2019 A couple of weeks back I noted that there was an earlier, better television drama that featured far more interesting characters, intrigue and plot twists… Continue Reading
Movie Night: Historical Fiction Rarely Gets History Right David Vining March 23, 2019 Historical Nitpicks We’ve talked about adaptations of fiction so far, but I want to take this third thread on movies based on history. Now, I… Continue Reading
‘I, Claudius’: The Earlier, Better Version of Game of Thrones A.H. Lloyd March 16, 2019 Based on my previously expressed disdain for George R.R.R.R. Martin and his works, some readers seem to think I have something against him or fantasy… Continue Reading