
Tag: review
Godzilla Minus One – Film Review

I went to IMAX Melbourne to see what for me turned out to be the most surprising movie of the year.
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes – Book Review

I almost never cry over books these days, but I can admit that Daniel Keyes’ thought-provoking, heart-wrenching novel is one of the few recent reads that made me tear up.
The Listerdale Mystery by Agatha Christie – Book Review

I assumed I was done with Christie’s short stories, but I was wrong: there remained twelve more tales of intrigue to finish, which mostly land on the fun and frothy end.
New Music 11/2023 – PJ Harvey

After a seven-year break from my all-time favourite artist, I feel positively spoiled with a brand new album and comprehensive collection of rarities, demos and other bits and bobs.
Foy Vance @ The Croxton

I had a good time at what is probably my last music concert of 2023, despite the annoying chatterboxes at the bar.
The Clocks by Agatha Christie – Book Review

An odd mix of murder mystery and spy intrigue, The Clocks is a bit overstuffed and rough around the edges, but Christie’s light touch and humour make this uneven novel very enjoyable despite its shortcomings.
The Killer – Film Review

I enjoyed David Fincher’s thriller about a deadly perfectionist for what it is, a stylish, sleek, superbly directed and acted procedural that doesn’t have a lot going on beneath the surface… and that’s ok.
Poirot’s Early Cases by Agatha Christie – Book Review

The last short story collection on my Agatha Christie Challenge list is an enjoyable selection of early cases that established Poirot’s professional reputation as (probably) the best detective in the world.
In the Mood for Love – Film Review

