September 26, 2016September 26, 2016

BLACK SYN: A SciFi Noir – Available Now!

My new book SLIP/THROUGH: BLACK SYN is on sale now! Noir goes science fiction with this adult thriller. Two detectives from opposing factions – one is human, the other is cybernetic – track down an elusive serial killer known only as Black Syn. A murder connected to the space tourism industry forces their paths to […]
January 30, 2016September 17, 2016

Check out the NEW SITE! – SLIPTHROUGHmovies.com

I finally dot commed SLIP/THROUGH. This involved moving to a new server. I’ve just had an absolutely amazing time developing this site and writing about the nerdy stuff I love so much. Like a lot of you, I take this fun little hobby rather seriously and thought it was time I joined all of you […]
January 9, 2016January 18, 2016

Flash Review: SPOTLIGHT – Shines Through the Opaque System

Flash Reviews Are Short & Fast, But Stuffed With Nerdy Goodness. ///// How do you shine a light through an opaque system? When the media, politicians, lawyers, and authorities look the other way it poses quite a challenge for truth seekers. Before social media took over and dictated what CNN reports, journalists probed deep to investigate and uncover […]
December 29, 2015January 18, 2016

Flash Review: BONE TOMAHAWK – Meet Your New Tarantino

Flash Reviews are quick (under 500 words), but packed with nerdy goodness. ///// This dark, dusty, brutal, grim, yet hopeful Western is a complex piece of art. A seemingly straight-forward plot unravels in unexpected ways with incredible character work. The dialogue is full of flavour from the era. Actually, the entire screenplay is a real […]
December 28, 2015January 18, 2016

Flash Review: JOY – “Genius Unnoticed”

Flash Reviews are quick (under 500 words), but packed with nerdy goodness. ///// Despite early missteps, once JOY gets going you don’t want it to end. Jennifer Lawrence wins you over with an incredible underdog hero who overcomes countless obstacles to follow her dreams and provide for her family. This is the inspiring true story […]
December 27, 2015January 18, 2016

Flash Review: CREED – The Fresh Prince in Reverse

Flash Reviews are quick (under 500 words), but packed with nerdy analysis. ///// The latest entry in the ROCKY franchise may have a similar story to the original, with similar themes, but that’s why CREED works so well! Do not let this sequel slip/through the cracks. It’s time for another round in the ring, with a […]
December 18, 2015December 27, 2015

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – “As long as there is light, there is hope.”

(SPOILER FREE REVIEW) ///// Despite several decades between sequels, this story hasn’t missed a beat. JJ Abrams grabs you by the hand and takes you on an amazing adventure that crackles by at lightning speed. Before you know it, the ride is over, and you’re ready for the next chapter in George Lucas’ saga. Obviously, grand […]
December 10, 2015December 11, 2015

BEASTS OF NO NATION: The Heart of Darkness in the Eyes of a Child

///// Captivating and heart-breaking, grim reality stares back at us with the eyes of a child. Cary Fukunaga helms this important feature with Terrence Mallick meets Francis Ford Coppola style and camerawork. Young rising talent, Abraham Attah, leads the way as an abandoned boy forced into war. Idris Elba portrays his corrupter – a soldier with […]
November 24, 2015November 26, 2015

THE MARTIAN: Movies The Sh*t Out Of It

///// Ridley Scott returns to form with this heart-pounding thrill-ride on Mars. Matt Damon stars as a stranded astronaut far from home. His crew thinks him dead from a massive storm and is forced to leave him behind. Somehow, someway, Mark Watney will survive. By now the hype has died down a bit, but most […]
October 6, 2015October 7, 2015

THIS WEEKEND IN BOX OFFICE HISTORY – October: Part 1

This series highlights the best opening weekends since 1980. This edition shines the spotlight on 3 Oscar nominated blockbusters, a Girl Power smash hit, a zombie infested comedy, Denzel chewing it up as a villain, Clooney and Whalberg at war, and 5 Cult Classics.