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University Moot January 4, 2020
Back at the helm… December 29, 2019
Bolognese Ragù October 30, 2019
Cultural Anthropology v Judicial Reasoning October 11, 2019
Shepherd’s Pie August 31, 2019

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Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) ♥️♥️ Long after a slew of so-called sequels littered the silver screen, we finally arrive at what has been heralded as the true successor to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and yet there's no denying the dilution of excitement left when the hyperbole fades away. Tim Miller's direction is fine and good, however it's the overriding sense that this franchise has cooked its goose that negates any radical attempt at revisionist filmmaking, all of which results in a decent entertainment package that sadly feels devoid of any genuine emotions besides the acrid cynicism felt by a now aged and battle-weary Sarah Connor. In closing I would like to sing my praise for this bold and engaging film, however I can't help but feel that the past has left too many disappointments and conflicting timelines to warrant another look at this anytime soon, which when all is said and done, needs to stand as an example of how 'not' to milk a great theme for all it's worth, while expecting the paying public to rally around when a genuine commitment to the cause is offered. #terminator #2019 #arnoldschwarzenegger #lindahamilton #timmiller #jamescameron #scifi #ai #mankind #robots #cyborgs #humanity #apocalypse #theterminator #sequels #franchise #cinema #film #films #moviereview #filmreview

Rambo: Last Blood (2019) ♥️♥️ While looking to draw the 'John J. Rambo' legacy to a somewhat bloody close, 'Rambo: Last Blood' wastes little time on exposition besides justifying a seemingly final rampage against the evil deprivation of man, and so for those expecting moments of reflection or introspect will doubtless come away from this frustrated and sadly to a large degree, disappointed. With regard to the overall narrative, nothing makes much sense beyond a need to set up the second and third act, however Sylvester Stallone does his best to hold on to Rambo's fragility, all the while drawing the viewer down a dark and foreboding hole that on some levels tries to convey the damning incarceration of PTSD, and yet despite this approach, the only element of the film left to perversely enjoy is the creative and often sick choice of killing employed against the 'bad guys'. Direction is decent enough, yet it ultimately pales into insignificance against a rushed script and over-reliance upon blood 'n' guts mayhem, and so for my money this is not a fitting way to close what has honestly been a chequered franchise, therefore if you want to enjoy 'Rambo: Last Blood', I would advise you lower your expectations and remember that you can always return to the original movie in the knowledge that it always delivers the goods. #rambo #lastblood #johnjrambo #2019 #firstblood #sylvesterstallone #vietnam #war #ptsd #death #drugs #mexico #revenge #family #movies #film #movie #cinema #violence #weapons #filmreviews #moviereviews #review

I’ve decided to upload my old university ‘moot’ to www.theblackletter.co.uk, so if it’s of any use to current law undergraduates feel free to take a look at how best to draft your own moots, as I know it can feel quite daunting when you’re new to the world of law-enjoy and good luck! #law #lawdegree #university #llb #contractlaw #moot #undergraduates #2020 #help #support #cases #legal #lawstudent #uklaw #lawyers #uni #unilife

(Image: ‘The Finish Line’ by Guiy Buffet) It’s been a wee while since my last blog post, and yet so much has happened, including a relocation from Cambridge to Cornwall, the commencement of my legal career, countless readjustments, and our annual Christmas preparations, and yet one of the more pressing questions was whether, with all of the work ahead of me now and moving forwards, I would be able to find sufficient time to complete my latest and most ambitious book titled ‘United States Law: A Case Study Collection’. Having worked out how best to finish this labour of both love and a passion for law, I’m now happy to say that I’ve sketched out a plan that will hopefully bring things to a close sooner rather than later, and so I suppose the real purpose of this post is simply to say that I am now firmly back on track, and feel very confident that the book will be published in the first quarter of 2020. With little more to add besides my palpable sense of relief at picking up the proverbial thread, I will duly sign off and get cracking, as there’s almost two years of arduous legal research and writing just waiting to be shared with the world. Oh, and should I forget to say it at any point – “A Happy New Year to all!” #book #caselaw #law #usa #america #writing #finishline #completion #2020 #nearlythere #almostdone #lawschool #uslaw #happynewyear #persevere #passion #studysupport #study #university #jurisdoctor

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