Posts By Selina Pearson
VOD film review: Up in the Air
July 2, 2014 | Selina PearsonReitman follows Juno with another snappy script that snipes at the selfishness of corporate America.Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 (The Children)
June 18, 2014 | Selina PearsonYou’d almost think it was deliberate that HBO took a week break, just so that the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale could be shown on Father’s Day. Because father’s are important in Westeros. In Tywin’s case, important in screwing … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 9 (The Watchers of the Wall)
June 11, 2014 | Selina PearsonThis article contains spoilers.
“Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall … Read More
VOD TV recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 8 (The Mountain and the Viper)
June 4, 2014 | Selina PearsonThis recap contains spoilers.
Over its four seasons, Game of Thrones hasn’t exactly been squeamish about killing off characters. Until The Mountain and the Viper, The Red Wedding had so far been the grimmest event. Murder of women and unborn … Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7
May 21, 2014 | Selina Pearson“Hello, cousin Robin, I’m building a Snow Winterfell,” greets Sansa. “What’s a Winter-hell?” asks sweet Robin. “My old home, I’ll probably never see it again because it got burned down,” replies Sansa. “Ah,” interjects young Robert. “It probably got burnt … Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6
May 14, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: This review contains spoilers.
Sharp-eyed viewers will notice the addition of Braavos to the opening credits for Episode 6 of Game of Thrones Season 4. In fact, the episode opens with Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) pleading … Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 5 (The First of His Name)
May 7, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: This review contains spoilers.
The first thing eagle-eyed viewers will notice about The First of His Name is the absence of Peter Dinklage from the opening credits. But Episode 5 does well, despite not featuring the audience’s favourite character.
VOD film review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
May 6, 2014 | Selina PearsonReality and fantasy collide in this charming, funny, life-affirming comedy-drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Damned United
May 2, 2014 | Selina PearsonPeter Morgan and Michael Sheen team up for another character-driven winner.Read More
TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 4 (Oathkeeper) – spoilers
April 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: This review contains spoilers.
If you speak to anyone who watched Episode 4 of Game of Thrones Season 4, they will mention one of two things. Which of these is mentioned first will depend on whether they have read … Read More