by Chris Harris It is one of cinema’s enduring curiosities that actors capable of extraordinary work so often appear in dire films that leave the viewer puzzled. With so many TV series now compromised for the purposes of commercial income, I find myself more drawn to films where artistic merit is still king. Normally, anyway. … Continue reading “The Rotten Tomato: Why Great Actors End Up in Forgettable Films”
Category: Eclectic Musings
I Know What I Heard. The Barcombe UFO.
The time of year matters: it was November, and from memory it was 1993 or 1994. I was living in the flat attached to my parents’ large farmhouse in Barcombe, East Sussex. I remember I was on my own, as they often went down to France. It was definitely a Sunday when I was alerted … Continue reading I Know What I Heard. The Barcombe UFO.
Learning to Write a Novel. A Novice Novelist’s Diary. Part I. An Introduction of Sorts.
Let’s cut to the chase. Four months ago, I decided to partially semi-retire (yes, I know, a contradiction in terms) and attempt what I’m calling a hobby career in writing. My partner — who I run our online vintage business with — had decided to train for a possible teaching career, or at least keep … Continue reading Learning to Write a Novel. A Novice Novelist’s Diary. Part I. An Introduction of Sorts.
The Rights of Fans. 