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June 11, 2019
Santa Clarita Diet | Netflix
SANTA CLARITA DIET is another ‘late’ Netflix discovery for me. Season 3 has dropped in the past few months and that meant I had some catching up to do. Drew Barrymore is brilliant as a one half of a husband-wife realtor team who suddenly find themselves in an extremely unappetizing situation. Drew’s character, Sheila, is … Continue reading Santa Clarita Diet | Netflix →
June 4, 2019
The Three Secret Cities (Jack West Jnr 5) | Matthew Reilly
The Three Secret Cities (Jack West Jnr 5) Matthew Reilly | Kindle Edition | 464 pagesReleased 30 October 2018 Welcome back Matthew Reilly! I’m a long time MR fan and love the energy and extreme reality of his action-packed books. The latest book in the Jack West Jr. series is a winner. The big settings, … Continue reading The Three Secret Cities (Jack West Jnr 5) | Matthew Reilly →
May 28, 2019
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
You would have to have been on another planet to not know of the looming launch of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge. Opening day for Disneyland in Anaheim is 31 May 2019 and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando on 29 August 2019. These developments by Disney are the biggest and most immersive expansions ever undertaken … Continue reading Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure →
May 21, 2019
Update from a Missing Person
Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been quiet on the blog front recently – but if I’m realistic, most of you won’t have noticed as there are a billion other posts to keep you busy. I’ve been a bit time poor and this year’s reading has been a challenge. I’ve found it hard … Continue reading Update from a Missing Person →
February 17, 2019
IO | Netflix
What would you do if you were all alone on Earth? The animals have disappeared, the Earth is dying, the human race has given up, and the people have fled. IO is a Netflix original movie that was released on 18 January 2019. In a nutshell, it’s a dystopian sci-fi that explores the very essence … Continue reading IO | Netflix →
January 16, 2019
Lost In Space | Series 1 | Netflix
Growing up, one of my favorite tv shows after school was Lost in Space. There was something about it that captured my imagination and hoped that the Robinsons would find their way home someday. Now, as an adult I realise they were never going to get home – that would mean the end of the … Continue reading Lost In Space | Series 1 | Netflix →
January 14, 2019
Spies in Disguise | Movie Trailer
When I first saw the trailer for Spies in Disguise, I thought, Where did this come from? It’s one of those movies that I’d never heard of that just popped up out of nowhere. I’m a huge fan of CG animation. It’s an awesome artform that can become compelling and funny if it’s done well. … Continue reading Spies in Disguise | Movie Trailer →
January 9, 2019
The Fever Code (Maze Runner Prequel) | James Dashner
The Fever Code (Maze Runner Prequel) | James Dashner Kindle Edition | 329 pages | Released 27 September 2016 All will be revealed in the fifth book in James Dashner’s #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series. This is the story that fans all over the world have been waiting for—the story of … Continue reading The Fever Code (Maze Runner Prequel) | James Dashner →
January 7, 2019
Aladdin | Movie Trailer
Disney have been on a mission over recent years to turn their classic favorite animations into real live action movies. Here’s more than a few to keep in mind, Beauty and the Beast (2017), Cinderella (2015), The Lion King (2019), The Jungle Book (2016), Maleficent (2014), Dumbo (2019), Christopher Robin (2018), Alice Through the Looking … Continue reading Aladdin | Movie Trailer →
January 2, 2019
Desecration (Book 1) | J.F. Penn
Desecration (London Psychic Book 1) | J.F. Penn Kindle Edition | Thriller | 266 pages | Released 18 December 2013 LONDON. When the body of a young heiress is found within the Royal College of Surgeons, Detective Sergeant Jamie Brooke is assigned to the case. An antique ivory figurine found beside the body is the only … Continue reading Desecration (Book 1) | J.F. Penn →
