Monthly Archives: September 2016

#35: Threads (TV Movie, 1984)

It may seem very far removed from today but the threat of ‘The Cold War’ and nuclear annihilation was very real in the 80’s. For anyone who ever saw ‘Threads’ would have the film stay with them for years to … Continue reading

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The 254 Adaptations of Sherlock Holmes!

  A great article from 2012 which has now been added to since of course, but here is the article from then. With more actors playing Holmes since then, it is a little out of date but still a great read. … Continue reading

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Rock On! When Britain Made Rock Movies

‘That’ll be the Day is a 1973 British film starring Ringo Starr and actor/singer David Essex (“Rock On”).  It takes place in England in the late 50’s and early 60’s and captures what it must have been like growing up … Continue reading

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In Memorium: Gene Wilder (1933-2016)

I want to show my respect for a wonderful actor. I am a little late with this but wanted to post it anyway. We have all seen him in various films of his but randomly my favourite was ‘The Woman … Continue reading

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The British ‘Tommy Westphall’ – The Angela Hypothesis

As part of a reboot of regular weekly posts on the blog to celebtate or 3rd anniversary on the 6th Sptember, I am pleased to announce a new television theory that I have been thinking about and is even going to … Continue reading

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