In this blogathon, hosted by Christina Wehner and Silver Screenings, it’s all about actors playing more than one role in a single film. This is certainly a fascinating blogathon topic… Read more “Dual Roles Blogathon: Lee Marvin in “Cat Ballou” (1965)”
Month: September 2016
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Grandma” (2015)
Taking place over the course of a single day, Grandma stars Lily Tomlin (in her first film role for 27 years) in the title role as Elle Reid whose… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Grandma” (2015)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016)
Written and directed by Taika Waititi (who is at the helm of the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok), Hunt for the Wilderpeople takes place in New Zealand and concerns troublesome teenager Ricky Baker… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016)”
100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)
Celebrating my 100th blog post, I’ve decided to review one of my favourite films, one that I always place in my Top Ten list. Who knows, maybe… Read more “100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)”
The Music of Star Trek Blogathon: “Amok Time”
Another day brings another blogathon and this time, it’s all about the music of Star Trek and is hosted by Becky over at Film Music Central. Thanks for hosting;… Read more “The Music of Star Trek Blogathon: “Amok Time””
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “War on Everyone” (2016)
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a Screen Unseen at the Odeon, the once a month or so showing of a mystery film, and after Midnight… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “War on Everyone” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hell or High Water” (2016)
Directed by David Mackenzie and written by Taylor Sheridan, who previously gave us an excellent script in Sicario, Hell or High Water is about brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hell or High Water” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016)
I should probably begin by saying that I’ve never actually seen a Studio Laika film before. I mean, I had heard of this being “the latest offering… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016)”
Final Thoughts: “The Out-Laws”
Also known as Clan, this Belgian black comedy series is about four sisters who try to kill their horrible brother-in-law Jean-Claude, lovingly referred to as “De Kloot/The Prick”.… Read more “Final Thoughts: “The Out-Laws””
