A Blog by Any other name

Ramshackle Thoughts and Bewildering Anecdotes of a not-quite man

George Morris

Jul 6, 2020

'Searching' & The Changing Format of Storytelling

Does 2018's brilliant techno-thriller 'Searching' pave the way for a new form of storytelling?

George Morris

Jun 1, 2020

Creating a Genre: 'Jaws' and the Modern Blockbuster

'Jaws' was the biggest film of all time and kicked off everything we know as a 'summer blockbuster' today. But how did it do it?

George Morris

May 18, 2020

The Weird History Of Films That Became Cartoons (Part Three)

In the final part of my cartoon exploration series, I go from 2000 to present day looking at the films that became cartoons. Some were-

George Morris

Mar 9, 2020

Have we seen the Creatures from 'A Quiet Place' Before?

'A Quiet Place' broke records and won over audiences with its tension and dramatic story, but were the creatures themselves ripped straight-

George Morris

Jan 6, 2020

A Letter From a 21st Century Horror Film Fan

Hi Horror, I hope this letter finds you well. I just wanted to congratulate you on all your recent success...

George Morris

Aug 12, 2019

'America's Godzilla': The State of the King of Monsters

America's take on the King of Monsters has been through plenty of peaks and valleys of his own. But is it too much to overcome?

George Morris

Jul 29, 2019

'The House Bunny' - A 90s Script Locked Away For a Decade?

Is the script for 'The House Bunny' a long-lost relic ushered into life by star Anna Faris?