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Ramshackle Thoughts and Bewildering Anecdotes of a not-quite man

Don't Let COVID-19 be the End of Cinemas...

George Morris

Mar 23, 2020

Don't Let COVID-19 be the End of Cinemas...

From the many fallouts of our current pandemic, one seems to tell of the oncoming destruction of our greatest source of entertainment -

The Minor Miracle that is 'Final Destination 5'

George Morris

Mar 14, 2020

The Minor Miracle that is 'Final Destination 5'

'Final Destination 5' is far better than it has any right to be. Both as a continuation of a franchise which had been long-

Have we seen the Creatures from 'A Quiet Place' Before?

George Morris

Mar 9, 2020

Have we seen the Creatures from 'A Quiet Place' Before?

'A Quiet Place' broke records and won over audiences with its tension and dramatic story, but were the creatures themselves ripped straight-

How 'Nathan Barley' Predicted Generational Discourse (among other things...)

George Morris

Mar 2, 2020

How 'Nathan Barley' Predicted Generational Discourse (among other things...)

Nathan Barley isn't just a pioneer thanks to trashbat.co.ck, he's also the subject of many discussions on future prescience thanks to Chann-

Revisiting Monkeybone's Nightmare Imagery

George Morris

Feb 24, 2020

Revisiting Monkeybone's Nightmare Imagery

Remember 'Monkeybone' from 2001? No? You're not alone. But there's a lot more to the film than meets the eye. Take the combination of stop-

George Morris

Feb 17, 2020

'Write What You Know' - Good or Bad?

Could 'Write What You Know' be the worst advice ever given to aspiring writers? If so, why are they told it so damn often?

The Best Adam Sandler Performance Nobody Talks About

George Morris

Feb 10, 2020

The Best Adam Sandler Performance Nobody Talks About

With all the (well earned) buzz about his performance in 'Uncut Gems', it reminds me of another strong dramatic performance from the comedi-

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' - Representing Dichotomy

George Morris

Feb 3, 2020

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' - Representing Dichotomy

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' is rife with antagonism and argumentative characters each trying to fight for their own answers-

The Bojack Horseman Story: One of the All Time Greats

George Morris

Jan 27, 2020

The Bojack Horseman Story: One of the All Time Greats

This Friday 'Bojack Horseman' comes to an end and with it, one of the best shows ever to grace the silver screen...

'Music to be Murdered By' - The Album Eminem Needed Right Now

George Morris

Jan 20, 2020

'Music to be Murdered By' - The Album Eminem Needed Right Now

'Music to be Murdered By' dropped out of nowhere last week and represents a period of progression for the Detroit rapper. Here's how...

George Morris

Jan 13, 2020

'Daybreakers' & Weaponizing Concepts

'Daybreakers' is an underrated genre gem that works largely because it manages to weaponize the world the filmmakers have created...

A Letter From a 21st Century Horror Film Fan

George Morris

Jan 6, 2020

A Letter From a 21st Century Horror Film Fan

Hi Horror, I hope this letter finds you well. I just wanted to congratulate you on all your recent success...

George Morris

Dec 30, 2019

Top 50 Films of the Decade (Part Two)

Continuing the countdown of my favourite films of the decade, here are numbers 24-1.

George Morris

Dec 23, 2019

Top 50 Films of the Decade (Part 1)

My Top Favourite films of the past Decade from number 50-25.

Top 50 Television Shows of the Decade (2010-2019) - Part 2

George Morris

Dec 16, 2019

Top 50 Television Shows of the Decade (2010-2019) - Part 2

Part 2 of my favourite TV shows of the decade. Going from number 24 down to 1...

Top 50 Television Shows of the Decade (2010-2019) - Part 1

George Morris

Dec 9, 2019

Top 50 Television Shows of the Decade (2010-2019) - Part 1

My Top 50 Favourite TV Shows of the decade from 50-25.

That Time I Thought I Was Charlie Brooker...

George Morris

Dec 2, 2019

That Time I Thought I Was Charlie Brooker...

A few years back I went through a stage of trying to emulate the scathing satire of Brooker's columnist days and his work on 'newswipe'.

George Morris

Nov 25, 2019

Is Cynicism Dying in Film and TV?

Are films and TV shows choosing to tell 'nice' stories by shying away from the harsh realities they used to portray?

George Morris

Nov 18, 2019

My Pitch for 'Shrek 5'

Ladies and Gentlemen of Dreamworks, please find attached my treatment/Pitch for 'Shrek 5'. The Shrek-iest Chapter of the franchise so far...

George Morris

Nov 11, 2019

In Celebration of Jack Thorne

He's one of the most prolific and acclaimed writers working in Britain today, and people should know the man behind the transformative powe-