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The Warriors (1979) ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Very much of its time, but with an edginess that set it apart from its contemporaries, Walter Hill’s ‘The Warriors’ still remains a somewhat uncompromising view of gang life through a lens, and it’s this bleakness that permeates the narrative in a way many mainstream films fail to. Shot primarily during the twilight hours, the cinematography belies its budgetary restraints, and with a tasty soundtrack to keep things moving, there’s no surprise that it became the cult favourite it is today. While the premise turns upon violence and criminal mentality, it’s the genuine sense of isolation and hopelessness that speaks the loudest, and so for those construing ‘The Warriors’ as mindless and brutish, set aside your expectations and give it a chance, because you may just learn that not all gang movies seek to glorify bloodshed, but instead tell a tale of circumstance over choice, and how the struggle to overcome oppression can only be won when people act together, no matter what. #thewarriors #warriors #newyork #1979 #gangs #coneyisland #moviereviews #film #cultmovie #streetlife #friends #loyalty #struggle #music #filmreview #1970s #neileganronayne #cinema #walterhill #directors #hollywood #movies #ganglife #gangculture

Malice (1993) ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Intelligently written and well cast, ‘Malice’ proves itself quite the thriller when compared many other films of its ilk, while it’s certainly a testament to thoughtful direction and screenwriting when taken as a whole. The narrative, although multi-layered, raises many questions without seeming overly complex, and the film keeps you engaged throughout as the characters reveal sides to themselves that raise as many eyebrows as they do suspicions, which is always a welcome quality in my book. If you like low budget yet thought provoking cinema, then ‘Malice’ hits all the right notes, and while it may not reward repeat viewings, it’s easily a great way to spend an hour or two in front of your television, so do yourself a favour and add it to your wish list now. #malice #nicolekidman #alecbaldwin #billpullman #thriller #film #cinema #hollywood #moviereviews #filmreviews #surgeon #surgery #1993 #filmreview #1990s #actors #neileganronayne

A delicious Yellow Pork Curry, Caribbean Rice and Peas (with spring onions) & Coleslaw. Both recipes can be found in my cookbook, and it’s available for direct purchase in electronic format for just £6.99 @www.theblackletter.co.uk #food #recipes #delicious #familytime #cooking #hungry #dinner #eats #inthekitchen #neileganronayne #homemade #homecooking #tasty #appetite #books #cuisine #creativity #reading #healthy #peas #rice #goodeats #delicious #yummy #cookbooks #goodfood #pork #curry #scallions #springonions

Donnie Darko (2001) ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ On the numerous occasions that I've watched the gloriously inventive 'Donnie Darko' the overall message has largely escaped me, however this time it was plainer than ever before, which is to say that writer-director Richard Kelly essentially crafted an intricate examination of western life in such a way that only repeated viewings reward the curious and persistent. The narrative is too important for me to reveal here, but nonetheless its doubtful you'll take in all that it has to give in one fell swoop, and yet taken as a single project, it's a fine piece of storytelling with an excellent cast, with not a single frame wasted during the film. The soundtrack is one of the best the decade had to offer, the acting is natural and relaxed, and the movie's ability to improve over time is testament to the genius of Richard Kelly, and its just a shame his filmography is a brief as it currently stands, which makes Donnie Darko an instant recommendation to those willing to think and evaluate rather than approach it with passivity and great expectations. #donniedarko #jakegyllenhaal #drewbarrymore #2001 #rabbit #richardkelly #80s #1980s #films #cinema #dreams #patrickswayze #tearsforfears #inxs #moviereviews #time #fate #destiny #love #neileganronayne #movies #physics #timetravel #death

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