Category: Reviews

Reviewing the things that I feel are worth reviewing – both the good and the bad :P

Harry & Megan Oprah Interview Review

March 8, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

After about 18 hours of non-stop media hype picking choice snippets from the Megan & Harry Oprah Interview, I decided I thought I’d review the interview live, as it was finally broadcast on ITV in the UK. I’m already finding it odd that the interview itself wasn’t broadcast the same time as the US – especially in this day and age after a decade of broadcasting ‘same time as the USA’ being a thing: Lost, Game of Thrones etc. Also, not focusing about the timing of the interview, while Price Philip is currently in hospital etc – as these things are organised months in advance.

From the beginning, I found it bizarre that the focus on Megan and not Prince Harry. I appreciated that the disclaimer of payment (or lack of) was upfront and honest. But as always begs the question – what is the intent? Why now?

WP Product Review Lite Plugin Review

February 25, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

For a couple of weeks now, I have been using the WP Product Review Lite WordPress plugin by Themeisle on this site to help manage and organise my reviews of shows, movies and products. In fact, I’ve decided to use it while doing this review – in some kind of Inception. However, the main reason I decided that I would review it itself, is I have a laundry list of features I wish it had – but more about that later.

The Osbournes: Night Of Terror Review

February 10, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

So another Discovery+ Original, The Osbournes: Night Of Terror. From the outset, was an interesting mixed bag of randomness. So coming from his Portals to Hell series, Jack Osbourne, has decided to include his family in a covid friendly production. Or it would be a covid friendly production if there wasn’t a few dozen production team with face masks on following them around.

Ghost Adventures Documentary Review

February 10, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

Before the Ghost Adventures show on Travel Channel / Discovery+, there was the Ghost Adventures Documentary.

In this full-length documentary film starring the same ragtag crew of Zac Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin – they travel to two old mining towns in Nevada in search of the afterlife. Even though they venture about a bit in other locations, their main cases are focused on the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City, Nevada, and the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, Nevada – supposedly two of the most notorious haunted sites in the USA. During the height of their existence, the two infamous locations were the scene of rape, murder, and other crimes of passion.

Wandavision ‘On a Very Special Episode…’ (S01E05) Review

February 6, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

Now we are talking!

After the misfire of Episode 4, and this week’s MAJOR leaks and spoilers, I found myself not too fussed about watching this episode. However, even though I was annoyed that half the episode was ruined, I came away pleasantly surprised and excited again. Admittedly, after watching it for the second time. The first time was full of ‘that was ruined’, and ‘seen that before already’.

Wandavision ‘We Interrupt This Program’ (S01E04) Review

January 29, 2021 / Leigh / 1 Comment

Actually ended this episode of Wandavision saying out loud “Really? Is that it?”.

With a stupidly long ‘previously on…’ and seemingly 8 hours of end credits – this episode must only be about 15 minutes long.

I am generally getting a tad bored with all the ball tickling foreplay this series is constantly giving me. I’m actually starting to question if it is such a good idea for Marvel doing so many TV series after all. At least with the movies they seem more constrained to 2-3hrs of story telling, so there’s a balance with economy of story and world building. Here the focus seems to be on padding.

OS Map App Review

January 23, 2021 / Leigh / 0 Comments

The other day I was discussing the secret feature of OS Map app, that is (in my opinion) a real game changer to finding hikes and walks in your surrounding area – especially during this lockdown. Since then, I’ve luckily been able to get a day of beautiful weather to explorer a route, and use the app, and so I thought I’d take a moment to review my first experience with it.

Wandavision ‘Now in Colour’ (S01E03) Review

January 22, 2021 / Leigh / 1 Comment

So it’s been a whole week to wait for the next instalment of the Wandavision, and I have mixed views about this.

Even though I’m enjoying the fact I have something to look forward to each week, up till now there hasn’t really been anything MAJOR to get my teeth into overall.

That’s the biggest issue Disney+ and Marvel are going to have if they are going to continue with this weekly releasing schedule: it gives the audience time to reflect. A moment to ponder whether after the whole whip up of initial excitement – was there actually any substance?

Episode 1 was a nice introduction piece. Episode 2 really played with the premise a little more – but nothing really substantial. So does Episode 3 finally stop with the whole foreplay, and get juicy?

Wandavision ‘Don’t Touch That Dial’ (S01E02) Review

January 15, 2021 / Leigh / 1 Comment

Two episodes in one day for the new Marvel Wandavision show – late Christmas present perhaps? Especially after how long we’ve had to wait for them to finally release them (was supposed to be before Christmas). However, plot is finally getting juicy with this episode, with way more insights and things to ponder over than Episode 1.

Wandavision ‘Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience’ (S01E01) Review