If you were a wrestling fan back in the 80s and 90’s (or as a new fan have gone back to watch those eras) you would have no doubt heard of Jake The Snake Roberts and seen him perform in the ring. Jake is perhaps best known for being the quiet and soft spoken guy, … Continue reading
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[Review] Sherpa (2015) by Bede Jermyn
If you ask me what one of my favourite genres of film, documentaries would definitely up there as one of my personal favs. One of the reasons why I love them is that no matter which subject they tackle (whether it’s something that’s either interesting, bizarre or even mundane), they always manage to explore them … Continue reading
My Movie Song Of The Week #283 (2016 Oscar Edition)
“Manta Ray” by J. Ralph & Antony (from RACING EXTINCTION) – Bede Jermyn
My Movie Song Of The Week #282 (2016 Oscar Edition)
“Til It Happens To You” by Lady GaGa (from THE HUNTING GROUND) – Bede Jermyn
[31 Days Of Horror ’15] The Nightmare (2015)
Everybody sleeps and everybody dreams, but not everyone has sleep disorders or issues. Some suffer insomnia, sleep apnoea and others suffer from sleep paralysis. For the uninitiated sleep paralysis is exactly what it sounds like, being asleep but being unable to move. Feeling that there is nothing you can do, maybe you feel a pressure … Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2015 Video Reviews #7: The Hunting Ground and The Witch
THE HUNTING GROUND and THE WITCH In this 6th edition of my 2015 MIFF video reviews, I share my thoughts on the powerful documentary about rape on college campuses THE HUNTING GROUND and the terrifying period horror film THE WITCH. For more of my experiences at MIFF, follow me at http://www.twitter.com/BedeJermyn for my daily random thoughts and first reactions to all the … Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2015 Video Reviews #5: Heaven Knows What and Gayby Baby
HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT and GAYBY BABY In this 5th edition of my 2015 MIFF video reviews, I share my thoughts on the indie drug addict drama HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT and the Australian documentary GAYBY BABY. For more of my experiences at MIFF, follow me at http://www.twitter.com/BedeJermyn for my daily random thoughts and first reactions to all the films at the festival. … Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2015 Video Reviews #4: Goodnight Mommy and Finders Keepers
GOODNIGHT MOMMY and FINDERS KEEPERS In this 4th edition of my 2015 MIFF video reviews, I share my thoughts on the acclaimed Austrian horror film GOODNIGHT MOMMY and the documentary FINDERS KEEPERS. For more of my experiences at MIFF, follow me at http://www.twitter.com/BedeJermyn for my daily random thoughts and first reactions to all the films at the festival. – Bede Jermyn
[Video Review] The Emperor’s New Clothes (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Michael Winterbottm Featuring: Russell Brand. IMDb Synopsis: A look at the growing disparity between different economic classes. My rating: – Bede Jermyn
[Audio Review] Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau (2014)
Join Marcey and Chris as they delve into the new release film from Monster Pictures Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau (2014) – releasing on DVD May 27th. Lost Soul is a documentary that examines the cinematic tragedy of 1996’s The Island Of Dr. Moreau. Originally set to be … Continue reading
My Movie Song Of The Week #231 (2015 Oscar Edition)
“I’m Not Gonna Miss You” by Glen Campbell (from GLEN CAMPBELL: I’LL BE ME) – Bede Jermyn
Review: I Am Santa Claus
Have you ever wondered about the personal lives of the various Santa Claus’ you have seen in malls, department stores, and various other Christmas functions all your lives? Have you ever wondered if they love what they do? If the Christmas spirit consumes them? Director Tommy Avallone captures the Christmas spirit, and the lives of … Continue reading
Bede’s 2014 Halloween Viewing List Round-Up: The Top 5 Best & Worst
Well, Halloween has come and gone once again (well, technically it finished over a week ago). If you remember from my 2014 Halloween Viewing List: Sequels, Prequels and Docos! article that I wrote last month, I said I was going to spend the month of October watching horror sequels/prequels and horror-themed documentaries. Luckily I was able to watch … Continue reading
[MIFF ’14] Advanced Style (2014)
ADVANCED STYLE is a lovely documentary, inspired by the blog of the same name by photographer Ari Seth Cohen, is about the 50 and over fashion women of New York City. Ari photographs older women around the city, who stand out to him with their fashion. The women featured in the film, are on his … Continue reading