BA (Hons) Film Studies, University of Salford

FINALLY, I have completed my degree in film. Wow, what a feeling. On my Instagram page, I published a picture of my recently-received degree certificate – a charming 2:1. I could analyse the certificate in a similar fashion to that of Pat Bateman’s business card analyses, but I won’t, though I possess a similar obsession to my newly-acquired prized possession. Over the four years, crazy shit … Continue reading BA (Hons) Film Studies, University of Salford

For ReadFilm.co: “Review: ‘Blood Father’ (2016)”

  Blood Father; Director: Jean-François Richet; Distributor: SND Films; Country: France. Whether you like him or not, Mel Gibson produces a very good Martin Riggs/Mad Max-hybrid performance in the best action film you’ll watch this year that doesn’t have a 2 1/2 hour running time. The original Road Warrior, aged 60, and sporting a grey beard with grey head hair, is directed by Jean-François Richet – the director of … Continue reading For ReadFilm.co: “Review: ‘Blood Father’ (2016)”

Shot at 60 part X-Seven: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Evening and welcome to the second in this four-part series of actor-based Shot at 60 specials. The last edition, part XVI, featured  Harrison Ford films…”Arnie” is now the focus for part X-Seven. Enjoy… Hercules in New York (1970) Lionsgate / Dir: Arthur Allan Seidelman / Prod: Wisberg   Stay Hungry (1976) United Artists / Dir: Bob Rafelson / Prod: Schneider & Rafelson   The Villain (1979) Columbia Picturees / Dir: … Continue reading Shot at 60 part X-Seven: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Shot at 60 part XVI: Harrison Ford

Evening. After a great weekend, Shot at 60 is back with the first of four actor-based specials. Harrison Ford being the first in this four-parted special is a result of the Star Wars 7 love-in over him, and he was quite cool in The Fugitive. Enjoy… American Graffiti (1973) Universal Pictures / Dir: George Lucas / Prod: Coppola   Hanover Street (1979) Columbia Pictures / Dir: Peter Hyams / Prod: Lazarus   … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XVI: Harrison Ford

Sunday Update: Clint Eastwood Movies Purchased

Evening. Yes, as the title reads, I have purchased some Clint Eastwood-starred movies. To my great surprise, there are many movies with Uncle Clint in ’em that I don’t (or didn’t) have in my DVD collection – e.g. Coogan’s Bluff (Siegel, 1968) – of which I have now purchased. The purchases included, Coogan’s Bluff as mentioned, another Don Siegel collaboration, and a couple of his lesser-known westerns. One can never … Continue reading Sunday Update: Clint Eastwood Movies Purchased

Shot at 60 part XIII: Bond

Bond, James Bond…obviously. Good evening and welcome to the thirteenth Shot at 60 post, with this one focusing on Bond films. Of course, the usual applies (three from the 70s, two from the 80s, two from the 90s, and two from the 00s). Enjoy! Diamonds Are Forever (1971) United Artists / Dir: Guy Hamilton / Prod: Saltzman & Broccoli   Live and Let Die (1973) United Artists / … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XIII: Bond