Category Archives: Cinema

Of the Rings of Power

Posted on 3 September 2022 by Henry Gee

By now you’ll both have gathered that I have a passing interest in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, so I hope you won’t mind that I attempt a review of the first two episodes of The Rings of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Book Thief of Gravity

Posted on 9 March 2014 by Henry Gee

I spent most of yesterday afternoon and late evening watching two very different films: The Book Thief, and Gravity. Here, then, are my impressions – be aware that there are spoilers, so, if you don’t want to know what happens, … Continue reading →

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It Has Not Escaped Our Notice #131

Posted on 1 January 2014 by Henry Gee

If you’re planning to visit the Cromer Enormoplex soon, be careful where you park your backside. Thank you. This photo courtesy of Mrs C. M. of Cromer.

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Hobbitry

Posted on 15 December 2012 by Henry Gee

I’m literally just back from the Cromer Enormoplex where I was subjected to saw The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, so what follows is very much a second impression: Howard Shore’s soundtrack is still ringing in mes oreilles. There might also … Continue reading →

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Communiqué

Posted on 29 January 2012 by Henry Gee

I haven’t been around much lately so I thought I’d drop in to carve a word. I’ve been busily trying to finish the draft of The Beowulf Effect (thanks to those who’ve been reading and commenting on the several excerpts) … Continue reading →

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Movement and Music

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Stephen

What the hell is Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey about? I’m sure I don’t know. I’m really, really sure I don’t know. At least, I think I am.

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