The next generation start early these days. I have a pretty good track record for spotting acting talent at the very start of their careers. Don't we all? Nothing is more annoying than a child actor who can't cut it. And nothing is worse than seeing someone who doesn't seem at home on the big … Continue reading 12 of the Best… Future Stars under 30
With weekly teases, leaks and official announcements about the battle of the 9th generation consoles due for release in time for Christmas 2020, the final death knell of 7th generation gaming can be heard ringing out loud and clear. Even second hand shops have stopped putting PS3 and Xbox 360 games on the shelves, so … Continue reading 12 of the best… 7th Generation Console Games
On 6th July 2020, a certain contender for the accolade of the greatest film composer of all time, sadly passed away aged 91. His unparalleled career included contributions to over 500 films, from his beloved Italy to Hollywood and all over the world. I can't pretend to have seen even a quarter of them, but … Continue reading 12 of the best… Ennio Morricone Scores
There are so many websites and shiny blogs that make "best of" and "rundown" lists these days. And they nearly always get it wrong. Of course, they are trying to be obtuse, placing some of the best loved stuff low down and keeping some curveballs for the top 10, so you will disagree and share... … Continue reading 12 of The best… Tom Cruise Movies
According to the film's IMDb page, this low budget indie production, filmed in Los Angeles is the greatest film of all time! A month ago it sat at 9.3, which is better than The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption! As I am writing and compiling a book about the best 200 films of the 21st … Continue reading Wheels
Kirk Douglas 1916 - 2020 The dimple-chinned legend of silver screen that was Issur Danielovitch, aka Kirk Douglas, passed away on February 5th at the ripe old age of 103. After serving as a communications officer in the American Navy in WWII, he undertook a prestigious stage career in New York, before being picked up … Continue reading 12 of the Best… Kirk Douglas Films
January can be a hard month. Brexit is coming, the Bills are piling high, it's freezing cold, dark, and everything feels uphill. There is only one solution: Go to your happy place! As always, this list is a starting point in the conversation, not a definitive rundown. Please feel free to comment and suggest something … Continue reading 12 of the best… Feel Good Movies.
Billie Eilish wins 5 Grammys Congratulations to The Wasteland's favourite new artist for sweeping 5 awards at yesterday's Grammy's. I hate to say I told you so, but I kinda did, a long way out. It just makes sense to me, that if you have a musical ear, this is the best pop music that … Continue reading Such a Bad Guy!
Those of a certain age, like myself, will realise wistfully in 2020 that the music we loved the most is now half a lifetime away, and an entire generation behind us. This list celebrates the CDs we cherished and played till they broke, long before MP3 and Spotify was even a thing. Back then, you … Continue reading 12 of the Best… 90’s Albums
I love a list. I know it's wrong. Art should not be compared. Each thing exists on its own merits, right? Well, it is a guilty pleasure of mine to try and sort something into a "best ever" and score it anyway, I can't help myself! So, let's do it for Gangster Movies! Inspired by … Continue reading 12 of the best… Gangster Movies
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