Tag Archives: Writing

One Great Shot: Hellraiser (1987)

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Happy Halloween everyone. I could not let this spooky time of year pass by without a post. Hellraiser is one of my favourite horror movies, due to how it combines elements of Gothic, sexual and Lovecraftian horror. Hellraiser’s portrait … Continue reading →

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Review: Dune (2021)

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Briefly put, Dune is as close to fever pitch excitement that I’ve had for a movie since the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Part of this comes from my relationship with the property. The David Lynch adaptation got me hooked … Continue reading →

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Review: No-One (2021)

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Straight up, this is my 300th blog post. I’ve had several ideas to celebrate this milestone, including a review of 300 (gimmicky I know) and the cringe-worthy equivalent to a clip show episode of a sitcom (in the form … Continue reading →

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Review: No Time to Die (2021)

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble If there’s one film that’s encapsulated the frustration with the pandemic, then it’s No Time to Die. It was the first movie to be delayed when COVID-19 swept the world last March. This is ironic given the production history … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Skyfall (2012)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble To quote Gandalf from The Return of the King, “We come to it at last.” Skyfall is my favourite James Bond film for many reasons. One of them has to do with the shot under discussion. So, without further … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Quantum of Solace (2008)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Is there a good shot in Quantum of Solace? Based on its reputation, you’d be inclined to say no. However, setting aside the mixed reception, odd title and the writer’s strike crippling the screenplay, there’s a shot worth discussing. … Continue reading →

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One Great Shot: Casino Royale (2006)

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble With the release of No Time to Die around the corner, I thought it would be a great idea to revive One Great Shot. As an excuse to build-up to Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond (aka 007), … Continue reading →

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Brief Thoughts on a Trailer: Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Venom was a B-movie bore that was occasionally woken up by Tom Hardy’s central performance. It was the kind of work that had the same daring and go for broke quality that many of the performances in Tim Burton’s … Continue reading →

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Brief Thoughts on a Trailer: Dune Trailer 2 (2021)

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Just in time for the UK’s hot and humid Summer, a second trailer for Dune comes to wipe away the sweat. Complementing a series of character posters and 10 minutes of footage debuting at IMAX screenings, the 3 minute … Continue reading →

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Personal Tribute: Richard Donner

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble To quote Adele, “Hello, it’s me.” After over a month, I finally return, tumbling onto the blogging stage with the shuffling awkwardness of a turtle trying to get to the other side in a hurry. Bad jokes aside, I … Continue reading →

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