It used to be the case that the image that public-facing celebrities present, may indeed be far from reality. That’s becoming less and less certain with the rise of social media, and the supposed openness of the idols, yet the facts still reminded us that … Continue reading I Love Your Work (2003)
As modern culture is currently proving, there is great difficulty in letting go of a good story. If a show has a hint of a vague conclusion, it can still be continued. In 1979, Battlestar Galactica’s eager fans were teased that the final remnants of … Continue reading Galactica 1980 (1980)
Television has been a vital tool for the latter half of the 20th century, far from being just an entertaining focal point. Can be a powerful force for education and social change, showing us far-off vistas, and new ways to see the world. An ongoing battlefield … Continue reading Being the Ricardos (2021)
As the barrage of remakes, reboots, and legacy sequels keep reminding us, never underestimate the power of a brand name. A franchise’s most recognisable and distinctive elements can be repurposed and reshaped to fit any mould. Even if the elements are the least bit tangentially … Continue reading Bates Motel (1987)
The inner workings of government have often been compared to the inner workings of a sausage factory, as you don’t want to see how either gets made. But when our officials get deep in the muckraking and the callous rule-breaking, we can’t help but be … Continue reading Casino Jack (2010)
Whether it be the life of Tristram Shandy or some ancillary players in a Charlie Kaufman film, adapting a great story from one medium to another can be a daunting task. Dimensions must be added or shrunk to accommodate the new platform, and the prose … Continue reading London Falls (2018)
There is a romanticised allure of the big city; the national metropolises in your home nation can provide the highest highs, but also the darkest depths of living. With high concentrations of people in the concrete jungle, this is certainly to be expected. In 1988, … Continue reading Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
The seductive lure of excess, combined with the naivety of youth is a dangerous, yet captivating mix. In 1985, a book of these themes brought commercial and critical success for author Bret Easton Ellis. Although somewhat overshadowed culturally by the following triumph of American Psycho, … Continue reading Less Than Zero (1987)
Crime capers, murder mysteries, and whodunits have been a captivating form of artistic expression for centuries. These creative conundrums have been set in exciting locales and feature a wide variety of professions, regardless of if it made sense or not. As such, it is a … Continue reading Basic (2003)
Every four years, the nations of the world band together, in a competition pitting the best of the Footballing world against each other, known as the World Cup. We have all come to expect this global celebration as if it has always been. But this … Continue reading United Passions (2014)
The Real Mr. Positive 