Category Archives: On films

Firefly (2002)

Directed by Joss Whedon Strictly speaking these thoughts on the TV series “Firefly” have no business being in the film category on this blog. However I think I can make a case for it falling under that category anyway. Let me try and convince you. Convince you of two things actually. The first thing I

King Solomon’s mines (1937)

Directed by Robert Stevenson. Robert Stevenson (1905-1986) had a long career in film making. What is more, if you are of a certain age, you know his work as he became one of the staple film directors of the Disney Company. So he was one of the directors we watched on afternoon TV when we

Quick film tip: Night of the living dead (1968) free download!

In the year I turned one year old a film came out that was to redefine the horror genre forever: Night of the living dead by George A. Romero. Made for $114,000 (according to wikipedia) it showed that a low budget, independent film could become a great success over the years… and be very controversial.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola When I was younger and more adventurous I traveled a lot on my own. I strapped on a rucksack and usually crossed the Channel to the UK. I traveled on foot or by train and saw the length and breadth of England, Scotland and Wales. There is something about traveling