A Blog by Any other name

Ramshackle Thoughts and Bewildering Anecdotes of a not-quite man

George Morris

Jun 22, 2020

Five Years Apart | 'Doctor Who' and Darkness

A fleeting conversation between two Georges, five years apart, as they debate the elements of 'Darkness' (whatever that is) in Doctor Who...

George Morris

Mar 30, 2020

How 'Spider-Man' (2002) STILL manages to feel different...

Even in a time of superhero fatigue, Sam Raimi's 2002 'Spider-Man' adaptation manages to remain fresh and entertaining. But why? Well ther-

George Morris

Feb 3, 2020

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' - Representing Dichotomy

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' is rife with antagonism and argumentative characters each trying to fight for their own answers-

George Morris

Nov 25, 2019

Is Cynicism Dying in Film and TV?

Are films and TV shows choosing to tell 'nice' stories by shying away from the harsh realities they used to portray?