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Film Review: Blood Simple

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About Blood Simple (1984)[image error]This knowing homage to 40s film noir is the first feature from eccentric movie-making duo the Coen brothers. A Texan bar owner (Dan Hedaya) hires a hitman (M. Emmet Walsh) to kill his wife (Frances McDormand) and her lover (John Getz). The plan backfires when the contract killer, having already collected his fee, executes a variation on the hit and a series of nightmarish murders ensue.

Starring: John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh, Samm-Art Williams

Directed by: Joel Coen

Runtime: 96 minutes

Studio: Universal Pictures

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This debut effort from the Coen brothers has many of the elements that have given them an impressive array of films over the last three decades. The film tells the story of Julian Marty (Dan Hedaya) who owns a bar in Texas and believes his wife Abby (Frances McDormand) is having an affair with a bartender, Ray (John Getz). Julian turns to private detective Loren Visser (M. Emmet Walsh) to uncover evidence of the infidelity. When Julian’s fears are confirmed he returns to Loren and demands that the couple be killed.

Loren earns good money from his business dealings with Julian and for a price he is willing to murder Ray and Abby. Greed comes to dominate the detective though. After breaking into Abby’s home and finding her in bed with Ray, he searches for Abby’s gun to complete the job. Presenting photos of the dead couple to Julian, Loren gets his money but stuns Julian by producing his gun and shooting the bar owner. What follows is a series of surprises with characters we believed to be dead far from it. The question is who is involved in what scheme and who will stay alive long enough to unravel the mystery.

A great cast carry along this effort from the Coens with minimal difficulty. Hedaya makes for a decent bad guy choosing to buy solutions to his problems rather than solve them himself, while Walsh is memorable as the detective who sees an opportunity for a large gain and takes it. Getz and McDormand complete a great leading quartet, beginning as smitten lovers but soon descending into mistrust and paranoia as Loren’s actions impact on all concerned. While not the best of the Coen brothers’ films, this one is still an impressive debut and gives a taste of what was to come.

Blood Simple is a strong, well-crafted thriller with a decent cast and storyline executed confidently by Joel Coen. It has the confusion factor of some Coen brothers’ films as well as the rich blend of violence, a good script and memorable characters to make this well worth your consideration.

Verdict: 4/5

(Film source: reviewer’s own copy)

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Book Review: The Rest of Us – Jessica Lott

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About The Rest of Us (2013)
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A gorgeous literary debut about second chances, The Rest of Us is an indelible love story that explores the legacy of an affair between a young student and her older professor.

As a college student, Terry fell madly and destructively in love with Rhinehart, her famous poetry professor, tumbling into a relationship from which she never fully recovered. Now, fifteen years later, she’s single, still living in the same walk-up she moved into after college, and languishing as a photographer’s assistant, having long abandoned her own art. But when she stumbles upon Rhinehart’s obituary online, she finds herself taking stock of the ways her life has not lived up to her youthful expectations and grows disproportionately distraught at the thought that she’ll never see him again.

She is shocked when a few weeks later she bumps into Rhinehart himself: very much alive, married, and Christmas shopping at Bloomingdale’s. What ensues is an intense and beautiful friendship, an unexpected second act that pushes Terry to finally reckon with the consequences of their past and the depth of her own aspirations—and to begin to come back alive as an artist and a woman. Set in New York’s vibrant art world, The Rest of Us is a captivating read and is as much a love letter to the city and the struggles of its artists as it is a sharp and stirring novel of the heart.

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Rhinehart was Terry’s big love, introducing her to womanhood, encouraging her inspiration but, ultimately, breaking her heart. When she reads his obituary, she’s forced to accept that her feelings remain unresolved. But the obituary was a silly mistake and a brief meeting in a department store brings a now-married Rhinehart back into her life.

Lott demonstrates a great attention to detail and an ability to write clever, educated characters. Unfortunately, they did not sparkle for me. Terry seemed naive and almost incomplete, like she couldn’t fully function without Rhinehart to consult or get approval from. Rhinehart appears smug and superior, insular and self- obsessed. And indeed, there would have been nothing wrong with this, had this been a different kind of story, or if these were supporting characters. For me, however, a story like this can only be fully appreciated if you can identify with a least one character, even if you don’t happen to like them very much.

The first time Terry showed traits that made me warm to her (slightly), like independence and self- confidence, she was using these attributes to enable an irresponsible and selfish lifestyle. In the same vein, when Rhinehart initially showed vulnerability, it was so dramatic as to be almost overdone and pitiful. I just couldn’t root for these characters.

The novel itself felt fragmented at times, lacking cohesion and flow as it moved from event to event. This was partly down to the change in tempo. The first half of the book progressed slowly and felt almost drawn out, whilst the second quickly gathered pace. The latter half of the novel was significantly more well-paced, compelling and engaging.

My concerns notwithstanding, Lott’s writing style itself provides the real redemption. Character development aside, her writing can be clever and well-structured, lacks the saccharine sentimentality that can easily mar such a novel, and evidences a confident writing style. At times when listening, Ian McEwan came to mind. That’s the real positive here. If Lott can develop the clever character development that McEwan applies, her position as a literary talent will be assured.

In short, whilst this is not without its weaknesses, it’s certainly a worthwhile read. The fluffy is truly absent and if the fuzzy can be erased in future titles, Lott will be a winner.

Verdict: 3/5

(Book source: Netgalley)

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Film Review: The Woman in Black

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About The Woman in Black (2012)[image error]Based on the classic ghost story, The Woman In Black tells the tale of Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer who is forced to leave his young son and travel to a remote village to attend to the affairs of the recently deceased owner of Eel Marsh House.

Working alone in the old mansion, Kipps begins to uncover the town’s tragic and tortured secrets and his fears escalate when he discovers that local children have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances. When those closest to him become threatened by the vengeful woman in black, Kipps must find a way to break the cycle of terror.

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer, Sophie Stuckey, Mischa Handley

Directed by: James Watkins

Runtime: 95 minutes

Studio: Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment

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Daniel Radcliffe leaves Hogwarts behind in this eerie horror of a vengeful ghost causing mayhem in a small rural village. Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe) is a lawyer who has struggled to get his life back on track after his wife died giving birth to their son, Joseph. Arthur is sent to the isolated Eel Marsh House to check through the necessary documents to arrange a sale. His career is on the line and he has no choice but to take the assignment. Heading out to the rural village, Arthur finds the locals are somewhat wary of him apart from a rich landowner, Samuel Daily (Ciaran Hinds). After meeting with the local solicitor, Arthur is informed he has had a wasted trip and should return to London. Concerned about his job, Arthur ignores the request and heads for the isolated Eel Marsh House where the road leading to it is submerged beneath the surrounding water at high tide.

Working at the house, Arthur begins to hear strange noises and more than once spots a mysterious woman in black on the premises. Any attempts to find her always end in disappointment though. When children in the village begin to mysteriously die, Arthur chooses to continue his work and finish it as soon as he can. Among the many documents at the house are the keys to the past. Arthur is soon forced into uncovering the many secrets of Eel Marsh House which may have some bearing on the woman in black and why she wishes the children of the local village such harm.

The Woman in Black’s first issue is that Daniel Radcliffe appears far too young to be the father of a four year old. That aside, he delivers a decent performance, having to carry much of the film on his own when exploring Eel Marsh House. There are some usual tricks of the trade with doors opening randomly, shadowy figures in the background, but despite that there are still one or two moments that will make you jump. They did me! The ending is quite surprising and perhaps a little too dark to round the story off in the best manner. Hinds provides good support to Radcliffe as a kindly local whose son has died years before, but in the end this film fails to fully excel.

The Woman in Black is a good horror film with a decent turn from Radcliffe in the lead who confidently sheds his Harry Potter character. The story is good, if a little predictable, but the conclusion could have been done a lot better. If you like ghosts and haunted houses then this one has some merit.

Verdict: 3/5

(Film source: reviewer’s own copy)

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Film Review: Ran

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About Ran (1985)[image error]Akira Kurosawa’s final masterpiece, Ran is a reworking of Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in feudal Japan.

Ran tells the story of Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsya Nakadai – Yojimbo, Kagemusha) an aging warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdom amoungst his three sons Taro (Akira Terao – Letter from the Mountain, Dreams), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu – The Man in White, Red Shadow: Akakage) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryu – Tono monogatari, Gojo reisenki: Gojoe).

When Saburo voices concerns about the wisdom of his father’s plan, claiming that treachery within the family will be inevitable, Hidetora mistakes these comments for a threat and when his servant Tango comes to Saburo’s defense, he banishes both of them. This allows Taro and Jiro to take the reigns of power unopposed, leading to a brutal and bloody struggle for the absolute power of the warlord.

Majestic in scope, Ran is a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power.

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû, Mieko Harada

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Runtime: 162 minutes

Studio: Criterion Collection

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Akira Kurosawa’s sweeping epic is a Japanese take on Shakespeare’s King Lear and begins with the Great Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai) deciding to divide his vast kingdom between his three sons – Taro (Akira Terao), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryu). Taro inherits the First Castle, Jiro the Second Castle and Saburo the Third Castle. Saburo immediately loses his gains and is exiled when protesting about his father’s plans and warning him of the family’s inevitable downfall through war. Taro is married to Lady Kaede (Mieko Harada) who gleefully returns to her former home, conquered by Hidetora during his many conquests, and she influences her husband to seize firm control. Hideotra, who insists on retaining the title of Great Lord, is not made welcome by his eldest son and turns to his second Jiro who also dismisses him.

Hidetora is left to wander the wilderness with only a fool Kyoami (Pita) for company. He is later joined by a loyal vassal Tango (Masayuki Yui). Hidetora’s actions set in motion the destruction of his kingdom. Taro captures the Third Castle after slaughtering his father’s men and driving Hidetora to near madness but in concluding the siege, he is assassinated. Jiro seizes power and the widowed Lady Kaede is quick to offer herself to the new ruler, retain her power and insist on the murder of Jiro’s wife. The question is who will prevail in the end? Will Jiro be the dominant ruler? Will Hidetora find his way back to power? What of the exiled Saburo?

Kurosawa’s film is a visual feast adorned with sumptuous landscapes, stunning costumes and battle sequences that do not rely on computer effects to make them stand out. A top notch cast handle this excellent adaptation well with Nakadai wonderful as the once powerful Hidetora. Seeing the contrast in him from the start to the conclusion is staggering. Terao, Nezu and Ryu are great as the ambitious sons, each one completely different in personality to the other. Harada is wonderfully chilling as the ruthless Lady Kaede, while Pita is memorable as the fool who isn’t afraid to speak his mind and may have more sense than anyone else in the entire film. The only downside with Ran is it could maybe have done with shortening just a little. That seems a minor complaint though. I would still look to Kurosawa’s Ikiru as the director’s undoubted masterpiece but Ran is another glorious achievement.

Ran is a rich and colourful epic from start to finish. An accomplished cast enhance the well-worked script and although the film may seem a little long in the end it is still a must see for fans of Japanese cinema, Kurosawa and Shakespeare. Probably my second favourite Kurosawa film after Ikiru.

Verdict: 4/5

(Film source: reviewer’s own copy)

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Tweedlers’ Jukebox Song of the Week: No Woman, No Cry

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Bob Marley and the Wailers – No Woman, No Cry (1974)

Our song of the week goes to Jamaica’s finest, the late great Bob Marley. No Woman, No Cry was one of Bob’s most famous hits and remains a classic to this day. It’s simple message is one of comfort for a woman in the ghettos and the insistence that she should stay her tears. The upbeat repetition of “Everything’s gonna be alright” is hard to not sing along to. Bob sadly died in 1981 from cancer at the very young age of 36. Had he lived I’m sure he’d still be flying the flag proudly for Jamaica today. RIP Bob.

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Film Review: Trailer Park of Terror

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About Trailer Park of Terror (2008)[image error]Zombie horror as a group of stranded teens find themselves on the menu when the sun goes down. Six wayward teens and their chaperone are forced to find shelter from a storm when their bus taking them home from a team-building weekend breaks down. Finding a deserted trailer park down the road, the bedraggled group think they’ve struck lucky when they’re enthusiastically greeted by the vampish, well-endowed Norma (Nichole Hiltz). But as night falls, the group are in for a grim awakening, as the park’s hidden residents, a host of flesh-gorging zombies, emerges to begin a feeding frenzy.

Starring: Nichole Hiltz, Tracie Adkins, Priscilla Barnes, Stefanie Black

Directed by: Steven Goldmann

Runtime: 96 minutes

Studio: Summit Entertainment

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Steven Goldmann’s horror unsurprisingly begins in a trailer park where Norma (Nichole Hiltz) is meeting her boyfriend. An altercation with some of the locals leads to her man being impaled on an iron fence where he quickly dies. Norma then meets a stranger (Trace Adkins) on the road who aids her in taking revenge. After gunning down the trailer park locals, Norma sits in her trailer and willingly blows up the entire park including herself. The film then switches to Pastor Lewis (Matthew Del Negro) who is escorting a group of troubled teenagers back from a trip. They lose their way and after a crash end up in a trailer park where Norma is more than happy to accommodate them.

After the arrival in the trailer park the group find that Norma is an enthusiastic hostess, so much so that our devout pastor is tempted by her. It soon becomes apparent that Norma and the trailer park locals are all still around though they are now of the undead and take great delight in picking off the teenagers one by one. Whether it’s a massage to forget or some heavy guitar riffs, our undead clan are certainly inventive. Among the teenagers is Bridget (Jeanette Brox) who seems the hardest to get to and proves somewhat resourceful. Norma and her friends soon revel in trailer park bloodshed though and the question is who will survive?

Although I wasn’t bowled over by this film I certainly wasn’t rolling my eyes and wanting it to stop either. The effects are okay and there are some gruesome but pretty amusing moments. It’s a silly and comical horror rather than a dark and eerie one. You will cringe at the hapless group of teenagers and even the naive pastor. The ending is a little corny but this is a watchable little horror.

Trailer Park of Terror is heavy on the gore and has a few laughs thrown in as well. A bunch of unlikable characters won’t move you greatly but seeing them picked off in a series of inventive ways may raise a smile or two. This falls short of being a good horror film but it’s certainly not a bad one though.

Verdict: 2/5

(Film source: reviewer’s own copy)

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Book Excerpt: A Whisper in the Jungle – Robert Mwangi

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Today Robert Mwangi stops by to share an excerpt from his book, A Lion in America 1 (A Whisper in the Jungle). 

Excerpt from A Lion in America 1 (A Whisper in the Jungle)

Chapter 2

“It’s all my fault,” James exclaimed as he held his head in his hands.

“No it’s not your fault,” his mother said firmly.

The back and forth argument had been going on for a month since that fateful day when James’ Dad had been a no show.

“How do you know? You weren’t there!” James yelled as he ran out of the hut.

“Come back here James, I’m still talking to you.” But by the time she finished her sentence, James had vanished behind the houses.

Tears cascaded down James’ face as he ran through the gardens and headed for the hills. Vegetation here was sparse with sporadic trees and brushes, the grass was a solid green and bushes of wild flowers scented the air with a variety of smells… honey… pungent… unexplainable mostly. James ran up and down the hills until he could see the village no longer. Ever since his big brother Isaac had vanished in the forest on that dreadful day, solitude had become his refuge.

He finally slowed down and collapsed behind a huge boulder where uncontrollable tears consumed him. Why? he cried. Why had they taken his brother away from him? He cried for a long time and didn’t hear the approaching footsteps. By the time he looked up, it was too late. A beautiful girl stood next to him with a sympathetic look on her face. It was Janny, the girl James had always dreaded talking to.

“Are you okay James?” She realized that it was a stupid question under the circumstances but she didn’t know what else to say.

“I’m okay,” James replied as he quickly stood up, simultaneously trying to hide his tears. Boys in the village rarely cried, of course unless they lost in sports. She reached out to touch him but he recoiled. “Don’t,” he warned in a cold tone as he started to walk away.

“Please don’t leave James. I just want to talk to you.” She had always been curious about the shy boy. She had noticed how quickly he turned in the opposite direction when she approached and how cut his replies were when she tried to talk to him.

James didn’t say a word as he quietly sat down. Apart from being embarrassed for crying, he was completely intimidated by the beautiful girl beside him. What could he possibly talk to her about?

“Were you thinking about your brother?” Janny asked as she carefully sat her white skirt on a boulder.

“Yes,” James replied as he tried to regain composure. “I miss him a lot.”

The blue blouse she wore indicated a full bosom and he stared hopelessly at her perfectly curved figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a picture. Everybody in the village was aware of the incident and had paid their respects to James’ mum, but still Janny wanted to hear it from the horse’s mouth.

“What happened in the forest James?” Janny blurted out despite her fear that James would bolt away.

It got deadly quiet as James tried to fight back the tears. He didn’t want to cry in front of her again. Once was embarrassing enough. He cleared his throat.

“On that day that it happened, we waited for our father and when he didn’t show up, we went hunting into the forest. My brother in his anger refused to go back for our dog Simba and was so out of sorts that he led us to parts of the forest that we had never ventured before. Something chased us and we all fled in panic.” James paused as a wave of melancholy hit him. “As I ran, I could hear the thudding steps of the creature gaining on me and I knew that it was only a matter of time before it got me. I turned around and saw a ghostly shadow hovering behind me but I couldn’t make out what it was. My time was up and I readied myself to die.” Janny stared in horror.

James continued. “But the ground underneath me suddenly opened and I fell into space. I kicked my legs out for contact but there was none. Then I felt the coldness engulf me and realized that I must have fallen over a cliff and into a river. It’s the only thing that saved me. My friend Peter and I made it back to the village, but my big brother Isaac never did.” James turned his face away.

“I’m sorry James. What did the police say?”

“Nothing,” he replied angrily. “A few policemen came from the city with sniffing dogs but after a few days of fruitless searching they gave up, anxious to get away from the whole mess.”

“Do you think he was eaten by animals?” Janny looked like she wanted to get to the bottom of the matter. To her, James’ story sounded like something straight from the movies, surreal.

“There were no remains. No traces. He just vanished from the face of the earth,” James explained. The thought of that day still made him shiver as he shamefully remembered how fast he had fled. For a minute he wondered why he was spilling his guts to this girl and something hardened inside him.

“I’m sorry your brother is dead,” Janny said softly.

James erupted like a volcano and jumped up from the boulder. “Don’t you ever say that again… ever!” Bloodshot eyes burned into her and she was shocked at the transformation.

“I’m so sorry James,” she said as she also stood up. “I didn’t mean to say that.” She had regretted the words as soon as they had left her mouth.

An uncomfortable silence loomed in the air as both of them sat down. A perfumed breeze blew into their faces … the fragrance of wild flowers … the distant chirp of the birds in the trees could be heard.

James’ mind drifted back a month ago and the events were as vivid as yesterday. One search party after another had fervently combed through the forest to no avail, and days had dragged into weeks and eventually a month. Eager anticipation had turned into mere desperation and ultimately the inevitable feeling of hopelessness. James still cried in the middle of the night wishing for his brother. He would wake up sweating profusely from bad dreams of creatures chasing him and his biggest dilemma was making out the creatures and figuring them out. What was this thing that had chased them through the forest? What was this thing that had taken his brother away from him?

A Lion in America 1 (A Whisper in the Jungle) (2012)[image error]Deep in the African jungle where even the bravest are afraid to venture, lies a truth that will propel James through his improbable American journey, if he can come out alive. James a village boy in Africa receives a scholarship to go and study in America and he becomes the envy of the whole village. His girlfriend Janny is however skeptical of what a long distance relationship can do to love. But when Janny vanishes from the village, James and his dog Simba plunge into the belligerent forest at the risk of his life and his American dream. Love transcends all. A Whisper In The Jungle is a suspense story full of love, humor and adventure and mystery.

 

Amazon USAmazon UKGoodreads About Robert Mwangi[image error]I was born under the hills of Mt.Kenya in a post colonial Africa. Most of our teachers in Africa didn’t like us reading western novels because they wanted us to learn about our culture. But many a times I stole myself under a tree with an Enid Blyton or Robert Ludlum and my eyes glowed as I journeyed across the oceans.

The new me doesn’t write much but the little boy inside me is the one who does all the writing because he believed in those stories then from the bottom of his heart.

 

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Film Review: Uninhabited

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About Uninhabited (2010)[image error]Australian horror movie in which a young couple’s vacation on a supposedly uninhabited tropical island turns into a nightmare. Harry (Henry James) and Beth (Geraldine Hakewill) are a young couple in search of a holiday with a difference. Their destination of choice is a small and uninhabited island off the Great Barrier Reef, where they are dropped by boat for ten days of isolation and independence. Initially the couple enjoy their freedom, swimming, sunbathing and setting up a camp, and aren’t even overly perturbed when someone else’s footprints appear in the sand. They assume the secret visitor is just another camper on the island, but their assumption is soon proved wrong…

Starring: Geraldine Hakewill, Billy Milionis, Henry James, Tasia Zalar, Bob Baines

Directed by: Bill Bennett

Runtime: 93 minutes

Studio: G2 Pictures

 

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Bill Bennett’s holiday horror tells the story of a young couple Beth (Geraldine Hakewill) and Harry (Henry James) who are taken to an isolated island near the Great Barrier Reef for 10 days of quality time together, including a spot of fishing, relaxation, exploring and a spot of romance. The couple are not on the island long when a series of strange events begin to befall them and they soon realise that they are not alone!

After a steady start, the couple are victims of what they believe are children playing pranks. Wandering into the forest on the island they find a cabin with an archaic diary and outside a grave marked with the name Coral. Despite their search, Beth and Harry cannot find the children they suspect they can hear laughing. They do have an encounter with two fishermen who don’t speak English and this only serves to unnerve them even further. When their phone goes missing and Beth is unable to bring a premature end to the holiday, the couple are faced with having to survive the next 10 days but who is really threatening them? Is it the two fishermen? Or is there something even more sinister on the island?

This film has been severely criticised by many people and I have to say it’s pretty unjustified. Acting wise this isn’t great. Hakewill is okay but James was out of his depth and didn’t remotely convince whether he was being a loving boyfriend or acting all macho when taking on the fishermen. The island’s history eventually comes to the fore and although it’s not the most original storyline it’s also not a bad one. The film certainly kept me guessing until the end and the conclusion was quite a surprise to be honest. Overall the film is certainly a very watchable horror with some lush scenery off the coast of Australia and at least one genuinely cringe worthy moment.

Uninhabited certainly won’t astonish but by the same token it isn’t worthy of the poor reviews it has received. While one of the leads delivers a less convincing performance than the island’s trees do, there is enough here to maintain the interest, a reasonable back story and for me a quite surprising ending to the proceedings as well. Not great but certainly not bad either.

Verdict: 3/5

(Film source: reviewer’s own copy)

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Book Review: Surfaces and Essences – D. Hofstadter & E. Sander

Review: Surfaces and Essences: Analogy as the Fuel and Fire of Thinking Quite an intriguing look at the conscious and subconscious use of analogy in everyday thought, communication, empathy, understanding others and their experiences, and making sense of our own experiences in order to avoid or more fully appreciate them in future. As well-researched and(...)
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Film Review: Hydra

Review: Hydra Andrew Prendergast’s low budget horror begins with an expedition on a remote island led by Dr Valerie Cammon (Polly Shannon) who searching for lost artefacts from Greek myths. Her expedition hits a few difficulties when the group meet a giant hydra which proceeds to kill everyone except Valerie. A couple of months later a(...)
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