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Great Scott – it’s Back To the Future, The Musical! I’m absolutely delighted that Manchester is the first place in the world to get to see this new stage adaptation of one of the greatest cult films of the ’80s, and indeed of all time; and what an absolutely amazing spectacle it is! 1.21 gigawatts […]… Continue reading Back To The Future The Musical – Manchester Opera House — setinthepast

Alt-history is powerful when it doesn’t simply represent a macabre mirror to current circumstance, but rather, when it indulges in the rough and rotten underbelly of its own utopian vision. via Alt-History in Film: Nightmares We Can’t Afford — Film Daze

These days I read a far wider variety of genres and it’s my joy to share the reviews of these two contrasting books – I hope you enjoy the eclectic mix! “A Mother for His Twins” by Jill Weatherholt The past and present collide to create the perfect scenario for this superb and engrossing romantic […]… Continue reading From a Modern Romance to the Jazz Age: Two Book Reviews — Annika Perry’s Writing Blog

2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, widely regarded as Scotland’s most iconic document; probably the first declaration in medieval Europe to promote the idea that people are above Kings, that a nation is its people and that any nation has the right to self determination. Written in 1320, its evocative sentiments […]… Continue reading Declaration – a letter of liberty — Wee Ginger Dug

Brad Pitt is such a good actor that he’s a subtle nod to himselves. via Shitty Movie Detail: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — Damnable Humbuggery

The fascinating history of 3D films 👓 via The fascinating history of 3D films 👓 — befarmed.wordpress.com

Some of us are addicted to history. We can’t help it. I was well on my way to a probably less than useful PhD in Modern European History when I decided to chuck it in favor of a perhaps slightly more useful life as a journalist. But events keep luring me back to the historical […]… Continue reading If History Asserts Itself, Hollywood And Its Film Academy Will Rise To The Coronavirus Fight — Deadline

Title – The True History of the Kelly Gang (2019) Director – Justin Kurzel (Assassin’s Creed) Cast – George MacKay, Russell Crowe, Charlie Hunnam, Nicholas Hoult, Essie Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Orlando Schwerdt Plot – The (un)true story of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly (Mackay and Schwerdt) who terrorised the outback in a bloodthirsty period of […]… Continue reading Film Review – The True History of the Kelly Gang (2019) — Jordan and Eddie (The Movie Guys)

I’ve been shooting film for almost 5 years now and was very lucky to have a father that introduced me to film photography – one of the greatest lessons he’s taught me is the intertwining of photography basics and the spirit of science. To that end, I thought I’d share one of my favourite film… Continue reading My First Time with Rollei IR400 Infrared Film – By Maxwell Wagner — 35mmc

As you know by now I’m from Washington and I’m rather proud of our beautiful state. But right next door we have a wild and rugged neighbor, Idaho by name, that I have neglected on this blog. So I rummaged through my photos and thought I’d share a few from our travels there. I’ll start […]… Continue reading The Raw Beauty of Idaho — Cats and Trails and Garden Tales