30-for-30: One and Not Done

March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 / Tom / 3 Comments

Release: Thursday, April 13, 2017 (ESPN) →ESPN (re-air) Directed by: Jonathan Hock As someone who spent his college days getting lost amidst the sea of brilliant orange and bright white on Rocky Top Tennessee, I'm about to admit something that could very well lose me some friends: this documentary gave me a new appreciation for Kentucky basketball. … Continue reading 30-for-30: One and Not Done

Decades Blogathon – There Will Be Blood (2007)

May 24, 2017May 24, 2017 / Tom

To cap off the Decades ’17 edition, here’s Mark’s stellar look at the much-celebrated and discussed Paul Thomas Anderson epic, There Will Be Blood. You won’t want to miss this review! Thanks once again everyone!

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Well, we’ve arrived at the final day of the Decades Blogathon – ‘7’ edition. Just as with the previous two years, it’s been a lot of fun with a host of fascinating and diverse reviews from across the board. Thanks to everyone who has taken part this year; you are all on my Christmas card list! However, my biggest thanks must go to by fellow blogathon buddy Tom – his site Thomas J is one I have followed as long as I’ve been doing this blogging game and his talent for insightful and engaging reviews has only grown over the years.This year’s blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the seventh year of the decade and for this final day, you’re getting a review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 masterpiece There Will Be Blood from yours truly. See you again next year!

Just as cinema became the preeminent…

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Blindspot 2017

January 13, 2017December 1, 2017 / Tom / 37 Comments

Peer pressure strikes again, people. I'm doing a Blindspot list this year. That's right. Twelve films, one reviewed per month. I've seen so many fascinating lists over the past several years and finally I think I'm ready to tackle one of my own. It's an inspired idea, and someone should get a sticker or something … Continue reading Blindspot 2017

30-for-30: Fantastic Lies

November 30, 2016May 29, 2017 / Tom / 3 Comments

Release: Sunday, March 13, 2016 [Netflix] Directed by: Marina Zenovich Marina Zenovich's Fantastic Lies establishes one simple truth that cannot be disputed no matter what your feelings are towards Duke University and the air of superiority it cultivates. The scandal that rocked the Durham-based university in March of 2006 and the manner in which it was handled … Continue reading 30-for-30: Fantastic Lies

Paul G — #7

August 18, 2016May 17, 2017 / Tom / 8 Comments

Last time we were here, Paul helped inspire and orchestrate one of the most exciting and memorable comebacks in American boxing history as his once-upon-a-time prized fighter, Jimmy 'The Irish Hope' Braddock, fought his way out of a desperate situation amidst the chaos of The Great Depression to win it all. Now Paul turns from inspiration to oppressor … Continue reading Paul G — #7

Decades Blogathon – Inside Man (2006)

May 27, 2016May 4, 2017 / Tom / 17 Comments

As we wind down another great blogathon, I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your great posts. I'd also like to tip my hat to my co-host for firstly coming up with the concept last year and for helping manage it again this time around. As always, it's a real … Continue reading Decades Blogathon – Inside Man (2006)

Decades Blogathon – Grandma’s Boy (2006)

May 26, 2016May 4, 2017 / Tom / 12 Comments

It's hard to believe but we are officially in the penultimate day of the 2016 Decades Blogathon, a 10-day event in which myself and the envy-inducing Mark from the terrific Three Rows Back have been asking bloggers to share their thoughts on films from decades past, releases from years ending in '6.' We will have … Continue reading Decades Blogathon – Grandma’s Boy (2006)

Decades Blogathon – A Scanner Darkly (2006)

May 24, 2016May 4, 2017 / Tom / 15 Comments

We are somehow at Day #7 in Decades '16. Man, how time flies! Once again, this second edition is being co-hosted by myself and the one and only Mark from Three Rows Back, where we've been asking bloggers to share their thoughts on films that were released in any year ending in a '6.' … Continue reading Decades Blogathon – A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Decades Blogathon – Casino Royale (2006)

May 23, 2016May 23, 2016 / Tom / 1 Comment

Ruth from Flixchatter stopped by to give us her thoughts on 2006’s Casino Royale, the epitome of James Bond. Head on over to Three Rows Back and have a read!

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It’s week two of the Decades Blogathon – 6 edition – hosted by myself and the awesome Tom from Digital Shortbread! The blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the sixth year of the decade. Tom and I are running a different entry each day (we’ll also reblog the other’s post) and I’m thrilled to welcome the one and only Ruth from FlixChatter. I’m sure many of you will know of Ruth’s brilliant site and for our little event she is reviewing Daniel Craig’s first foray into the world of Bond with 2006’s Casino Royale.

I can’t believe it’s been a decade since Casino Royale came out. I just rewatched it this weekend to refresh my memory, though I had probably rewatched it a few times in the last 10 years. It’s still as good as the first time I saw it, and I still would…

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Decades Blogathon – The Fountain (2006)

May 17, 2016May 18, 2016 / Tom

In day two of the Decades Blogathon ’16 we have a review of Darren Aronofsky’s simply unique The Fountain (2006). Head on over to Three Rows Back to find that review! Thanks everyone!

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2006 2 It’s day two of the Decades Blogathon – 6 edition – hosted by myself and the one and only Tom from Digital Shortbread (check out his site by the way – that boy can write). The blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the sixth year of the decade. Tom and I will run a different entry each day (we’ll also reblog the other’s post); and this excellent review of Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain comes from Jenna and Allie’s site Flick Chicks.

I was a spectator for last year’s Decades Blogathon, so I am absolutely delighted to make the cut to take part this year! As someone with a worryingly long ‘must watch’ list, this was the perfect chance to tick off a movie that I’ve been putting off for a while. The Fountain (2006) has been on my list for a while now. I can’t remember exactly…

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