Film

The Girl on the Train – Film Review

Title: The Girl on the Train Age: 15 Released: 7th October 2016 Director: Tate Taylor Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott, and Megan, from the window of her train. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells… Continue reading The Girl on the Train – Film Review

Film

Central Intelligence – Film Review

Title: Central Intelligence Age: 12A Released: 16th June 2016 Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Genre: Crime , Action Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a… Continue reading Central Intelligence – Film Review

Film

The Finest Hours – Film Review

Title: The Finest Hours Age: 12A Released: 19th February 2016 Director: Craig Gillespie Genre: Romance, Drama, Disaster Film Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word… Continue reading The Finest Hours – Film Review

Books

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes – Book Review

Some of the links in this post are affliliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Title: Me Before You (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Jojo Moyes Published: 5th January 2012 Publisher:… Continue reading Me Before You by Jojo Moyes – Book Review

Castles

Alnwick Castle – Castle Review

Built: 1096 Location: Alnwick NE66 1NQ History: Alnwick Castle is a castle and stately home in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest, and renovated and remodelled a number of times. It is a Grade I listed building and as of 2012 received over 800,000 visitors per year There has been a castle recorded on this… Continue reading Alnwick Castle – Castle Review