“There’s not many films that can give you that specific thrill when the pieces are in place and the domino effect is triggered. This franchise is still capable of creating that adrenaline rush.” ★ ★ ★  You can read my full review of Final Destination : Bloodlines here: tinyurl.com/2jbhpe7w

Final Destination Bloodlines is a gory thrill ride with an engaging story and elaborate death sequences full of suspense. I forgot how exhilarating it is to watch a new FD film for the first time! You can watch my full video review here: youtu.be/pZYNXj96oss?...

You DO NOT want to miss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In my latest video I talk about why Sandfall Interactive’s turn based RPG is a GOTY contender. Watch here: youtu.be/Whz-dRnllI8?... Like and subscribe on YouTube.

The music is so integral to the story and themes in Sinners. The first thing that jumped out to me thematically is the appropriation of Black music starting with the Delta Blues. You can read my extensive review of this epic genre hybrid here: tinyurl.com/dymkk9v5

I’m 7 hours deep and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on pace to be one of my favourite games in recent years. Sandfall Interactive has put the whole industry on notice. The fact that this game was developed by just 30 people is incredible.

Sinners is a special film. The ensemble cast are fantastic, Ludwig’s score is deeply moving and Ryan Coogler delivers what may become his magnum opus. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Here is my extensive review of this epic genre hybrid phenomenon: escapismhub.blogspot.com/2025/04/sinn...

I watched Sinners in 70MM IMAX 3 hours ago & it left me speechless. There’s so much to digest. All I’ll say for now is one sequence stunned me visually, sonically & conceptually. The execution & what it symbolises left me breathless. The scope of Coogler’s ideas astound me.

Wind Breaker Season 2 has started at a 10. Episode 1 was carnage! It went by so fast. Ren’s entrance was cold. I like the small character beats that are peppered throughout the fights and this Ep. made WB feel even more like The Warriors. 👊🏾 Straight heat🔥🔥🔥

Robocop: Rogue City is An FPS All-Timer. In this video essay I discuss why it’s one of the greatest first person shooters and why you should download it when it hits PS+ tomorrow. Link the the video: tinyurl.com/z4xvhesp

Black Bag is a lean 90 minute spy thriller with sharp writing that is matched by Soderbergh‘s direction which is equally as sharp. It has excellent performances from its cast. Sources of light within this film have an oddly comforting bloom effect which makes the cinematography visually appeasing.

I’ve released 2 video game video essays on my YouTube channel within the past week. A review of Monster Hunter Wilds and a video reflecting on Bloodborne, 10 years after its launch. You can watch them here: tinyurl.com/bdwnjjzv More video essays on the way. Like and subscribe.

Bloodborne is my favourite video game of all time. A mesmerising experience that is truly exceptional. FromSoftware’s Masterpiece. For its 10 year anniversary I spoke about my memories of it and why it’s my favourite. Link to the video: tinyurl.com/y36r78v9

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 Pro Shots captured by me.

I’ve played 4 hours of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. The best thing about it so far is the introduction to a clan of villains called The Onryo. They made me think of how Tarantino would introduce a villainous group such as this. The music in that scene felt fitting for a Western.

Monster Hunter Wilds made me a fan. My full review is now available on YouTube. All the gameplay was captured by myself. Like and subscribe for more gaming videos. tinyurl.com/mmn7rfxf

Me in 2011 - “They should make an AC game in Japan” 2025 - They finally made an AC game in Japan. The hype for Assassin’s Creed Shadows would be insane if it was 10 years ago, but adding Yasuke to this game might be the secret sauce.

My review of Monster Hunter Wilds is coming tomorrow on my Escapism YouTube channel. Link to subscribe: tinyurl.com/3cpufuh7

I’ve been working hard on content for YouTube over the past few weeks and I’ve found a pocket that I enjoy doing, which is the video essay format for video games. My first video like this will be my review of Monster Hunter Wilds. I aim to have this finished and uploaded sometime this week.

Capcom’s classic game design is legendary to me. It’s emblematic of that old school gaming feel in one of its purest forms. Resident Evil. Devil May Cry. ONIMUSHA. Dino Crisis. All 4 of those franchises feature variations of their iconic framework and gameplay. Classics.

After clocking 2 hours in Death Stranding I feel like if I am going to continue, I will need to micro dose my play sessions. I’m still intrigued by it but my intrigue outweighs my enjoyment. The lengthy cut scenes disrupt the flow. So far it’s giving me more to watch than play.

Monster Hunter Wilds and Diablo 4 will remain in my gaming rotation for the foreseeable future. I’m hooked on both. I will still play other games around them, but I can see myself playing those two games at least once per week and completing a few hunts and dungeons.

I rolled credits on Monster Hunter Wilds. I played Rise back in 2021 but this is the first MH game I’ve beat. I enjoyed the experience, the weapon variation and the complexity of the gameplay. I loved the monsters. The story and characters were surprisingly good.

My first new release of 2025. #MHWilds

I just watched Captain America: Brave New World. Marvel are starting to take the piss with their post credit scenes.

The Monkey is the biggest disappointment of 2025 for me (so far, of course) I explain why in my video review. tinyurl.com/2s3c9k3z

This is most likely bad news. Just wait, I bet we’ll now get a bunch of spin off shows and films set in the 007 universe, as Amazon look to milk this iconic franchise for all it’s worth.

The Arcane Sanctuary in Diablo II is one of the most unique and simply coolest looking locations I’ve ever seen in a video game.

“Whether you enjoy it or not will largely hinge on if its idiosyncratic tone works for you. It bets big on the humour but I didn’t find it funny most of the time.” ★ ★ You can read my full review for THE MONKEY here: tinyurl.com/42sbuxw7 #TheMonkey

The Monkey is the biggest disappointment of the year for me (so far). This is Osgood Perkins most conventional looking film. All of the style and splendour that I would associate with his previous work is missing. The whole film feels disjointed and doesn’t execute its concept in an exciting way.

Happy Valentine's Day. Heart Eyes is a perfect date film for the occasion. It's a triple threat of horror, comedy and romance. My video review is available here: tinyurl.com/4ry5mp8p My written review is available here: tinyurl.com/yc2xfhmk

I shared my thoughts on PlayStation’s February State of Play. Link to the video: youtu.be/m96PvIkkt74?...

I’ve beat 7 video games so far this. That may already be higher than my total last year. My favourites so far are RoboCop: Rogue City and Mafia: Definitive Edition.

“Heart Eyes is a horror romantic comedy that hits all the marks with efficiency. It weaves a satisfying love story amongst the slasher bloodshed, with two great performances at the heart of it.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You can read my full review of HEART EYES here: tinyurl.com/36avhd2f #HeartEyesMovie

The only TV I tend to watch nowadays is anime. It’s even been a while since I’ve found a good American animated show. I’m currently enjoying the new series Common Side Effects on Adult Swim / Channel 4. It’s funny, the plot is interesting and the animation has that old school King of the Hill vibe.

I finally watched Sleepy Hollow last night. This instantly jumped into my top 2 films from Tim Burton and it might not be the 2. A gothic horror fantasy with stunning atmospheric imagery. It has much more blood and decapitation than I expected.

I decided to watch The Godfather today. I was reminded that it is a seminal picture that stands tall as a landmark film in the history of cinema. 50+ years later it is still immediately clear as to why it holds the legacy that it does. Every element of this film is A+.

D-Rex. The mutant hybrid dinosaur in Jurassic World Rebirth. Xenomorph-like face, Rancor build. I’m down with it because this is an addition not a replacement. We still have a T-Rex, 3 Spinosaurus’, Mosasaurus, Velociraptors, Quetzalcoatlus and Titanosaurus in the film.

3 Spinosaurus’ HOLY 🤬 ‼️ Jurassic Park III fans are eating.

After reading Vanity Fair’s article I’m extremely excited for Jurassic Park: Rebirth. The story and direction they’re taking the dinosaurs sounds thrilling. The failed experiments which were bred to fight and have since evolved. “These are the dinosaurs that didn’t work. There’s some mutations”

#FinalDestination  5 came out nearly 14 years ago. August 2011. I was just watching my YouTube review of it from back then 😂 I’ve been reviewing films for a long time. When I stop and think about it, it’s a lot to comprehend. Nearly half of my life. Passion. 🎞️

FINAL DESTINATION IS BACK!!! I was obsessed with this franchise in my youth and it was one of my gateways into horror when I was 12 years old. You can watch my reaction to the #FinalDestination   Bloodlines trailer here: tinyurl.com/ycn2d8vx Subscribe for more horror vids

I enjoyed Companion but I’m not as high on it as many others seem to be. Sophie Thatcher is the standout. There’s a couple fun surprises but I felt it could’ve done more with its concept and themes.

I beat 5 video games in January. A solid start to 2025.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of a PS2 game built for the PS4 which actually looks like a PS5 game.

When I heard there would be vampires and anime influences in Sinners, I suspected Hellsing would be a key influence. I instantly knew what Ryan was going to do with this character when I saw the twin wearing a red hat and tie. The new trailer confirmed it. Alucard vibes 🧛🏿‍♂️

I just watched episode one. The animation isn’t bad at all. People were complaining for no reason after judging it from that clip.

Sinners is shot on IMAX film in 65mm and it already looks incredible based on the frames we’ve seen thus far.

Cure (1997) Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cure. 4K UHD. A film I have wanted to watch for many years.

The main musical leitmotif in The Brutalist sounds like it was from a score that is an all timer, and has existed for decades in a classic film from the 70’s or something. Triumphant and grand.