"Final Destination 5"

I know it's the same old thing, group of young people cheat death, and death gets pretty miffed about it, so comes calling to reclaim his prey.

Ultimately the film is about finding new and inventive ways to kill off the death cheaters. And yes there are some innovative methods used. It's actually not a bad film, and although I will not reveal what happens at the end, it is nice that the series has come full circle, and you don't have to be Hercule Poirot to predict what happens at the end, I mean even I saw it coming!!!

As ever there are no real demands made of the cast, they are typically there to look pretty, in most cases, and die effectively. Nice to see Tony Todd do spooky as only he can.

For a fifth film in the series it shows no sign of dying, and it works quite nicely. The bridge collapse at the start is well executed (forgive the pun), though as usual the 3D element adds little to the overall effect.

Worth the price of admission......6 out of 10

"Rise Of The Planet of The Apes"

At long last finally saw the movie last night, and despite the wait, I was not disappointed. Thought it was very thought provoking, and very well made. Also it is visually stunning, 'Caeser' is wonderfully brought to life with amazing visual effects and a beautiful performance by Andy Serkis.

I have not seen any of the earlier "Apes" movies, whether this has benefitted me I do not know, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

There are some quite stunning set pieces, and the highlight of the movie has to be when 'Caeser' first speaks.

A very worthy 8 of 10

Timelord Tales

Sunday 21st August 2011 was back in Chiswick for the latest event from 'Fantom Films'.


The theme for the attending guests was having appeared in "Doctor Who" stories involving Timelords. There was an excellent selection of guests, including the following:

Michael Jayston
Alibe Parsons
Daniel Hill
Victoria Burgoyne
Sylvia Seymour
Simon Thomas
Theresa Banham
Peter Craze
Trevor Martin
Hugh Walters
Dan Starkey
Tracey Ifeachor

There was only one no show and that was Patrick Ryecart. Some wonderful stories were told, and had some great photographs taken. All in all a pretty fantastic day. The guys at FF really do us proud.

Alibe Parsons who played 'Matrona Mani' in "Mindwarp" and also played 'Maxine Fine' in "Biggles"

Dan Starkey who has played several Sontarans opposite both David Tennant and Matt Smith

Daniel Hill who played 'Chris Parsons' in "Shada"

Hugh Walters who has appeared as 'William Shakespeare' in "The Chase", 'Runcible' in "The Deadly Assassin" and 'Vogel' in "Revalation of the Daleks"

Michael Jayston who played 'The Valeyard' during the "Trial of a Timelord" season

Peter Craze who played 'Dako' in "The Space Museum", and also played 'Costa' in "Nightmare of Eden"

Simon Thomas who appeared in David Tennant's swan song "The End of Time"

Sylvia Seymour who like Simon appeared in "The End of Time"

Theresa Banham also appeared in "The End of Time"

Tracy Ifeachor played 'Abigail Naismith' in "The End of Time"

Trevor Martin played a Timelord in "The War Games" and has was the voice of 'The Beast' in the wonderful fantasy movie "Krull"

The very lovely Victoria Burgoyne who played 'Clare' in "Shada"