Game to Movie

Movies inspired by games face several unique challenges. There is an existing audience that must be served. These are the core fans and most of them are going to go see this film (even if it’s directed by Uwe Boll). I’d like to believe some films are made for game fans, to broaden the experienceContinueContinue reading “Game to Movie”

My Favourite Things 2017

Here it is, my favourite blog post of the year, the one where I share all the things I fell in love with over the past twelve months. For many of us, escapism became all the more important in 2017 as we searched for ways to deal with disappointment, disillusionment, and sometimes the sheer terrorContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Things 2017”

The Book Was Better

Well, duh. Though… I watch a lot of movies. I also read a lot of books. I’ve watched a lot of movies inspired by books—and that’s my favourite way of phrasing it, because even a faithful film adaptation will differ from the source material. It’s the director’s vision, and the actors’ interpretation of the script.ContinueContinue reading “The Book Was Better”

My Favourite Things: 2016

It’s time for my annual round up of all the things I loved! Despite 2016 being a sh*tty year (or perhaps in spite of it), I have a full list. I’m going to kick it off with Best in Show. Yep, it’s my book and it’s one of my favourite things about this year forContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Things: 2016”

Music That Moves Me (Movies)

When this post extended past a few pages on movies alone, I realised it was the first of a two part series. This one is for the movies. The second installment will be for video games. I am an annoying person to watch movies with. I don’t chatter and spoil the surprise, but I willContinueContinue reading “Music That Moves Me (Movies)”