Director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro’s latest, an adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham’s book that was also made into the 1947 film directed by Edmund Goulding and which starred… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom’s thoughts on . . . “Nightmare Alley” (2021)”
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Plain, Simple Tom’s thoughts on . . . “Scream” (2022)
The fifth instalment in the popular horror franchise – the first instalment not to have been directed by series mainstay Wes Craven – sees the town of… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom’s thoughts on . . . “Scream” (2022)”
Plain, Simple Tom’s thoughts on . . . “Belfast” (2021)
Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film revolves around young Buddy (Jude Hill), an ordinary and perfectly happy young boy living in Belfast with his mum (Caitríona Balfe) and dad… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom’s thoughts on . . . “Belfast” (2021)”
The Plain, Simple Review of the Month: March 2021
Featuring mini reviews of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, Coming 2 America, Cherry, The War With Grandpa, Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Moxie. Plus 2021 Television and The Best of the Rest.
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” (2021)
Following the death of Superman (Henry Cavill), a new threat to the people of Earth emerges as the villainous Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds) and his army of parademons… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” (2021)”
Ultimate Decades Blogathon 2021: “The Kid” (1921)
Feel free to check out my entry for Drew and Kim’s annual blogathon, wherein I talk about The Kid, which celebrates a very special birthday this year.… Read more “Ultimate Decades Blogathon 2021: “The Kid” (1921)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Malcolm & Marie” (2021)
Upon returning to their accommodation following the premiere of his latest film, moviemaker Malcolm (John David Washington) is in high spirits as his film has been well… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Malcolm & Marie” (2021)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The White Tiger” (2021)
A young entrepreneur who runs a fleet of cars, Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav) reflects upon his life and how he got to where he is: how, as… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The White Tiger” (2021)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Outside the Wire” (2021)
In the year 2036, a devastating war has broken out in Eastern Europe and during a particularly nasty battle, young drone pilot Harp (Damson Idris) disobeys an… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Outside the Wire” (2021)”
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