Science, Survival and Another Trip Across the Stars: Revisiting Project Hail Mary

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 ~ Gareth Ellis ~ Leave a comment

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another of this year’s re-reads for me, and revisiting Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir felt oddly well-timed considering the film adaptation has recently come out. I haven’t actually seen the movie yet, but it definitely pushed the book back to the front of my mind. Sometimes a re-read can flatten the excitement a … Continue reading Science, Survival and Another Trip Across the Stars: Revisiting Project Hail Mary

All Slash, Not Much Substance

Jun 12, 2025 ~ Gareth Ellis ~ Leave a comment

⭐⭐⭐ Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning is a fun, blood-splattered romp through familiar slasher territory, and for fans of the genre, there’s definitely something to enjoy here. It’s a modern take on the summer camp killer setup, complete with eerie woods, a group of people with dark secrets, and a masked murderer picking them … Continue reading All Slash, Not Much Substance

Writing a Screenplay in My Final Year at University

Sep 23, 2024Sep 22, 2024 ~ Gareth Ellis ~ Leave a comment

As I enter the final year of my university course, everything feels like it’s been stepped up a notch. There’s a palpable shift in intensity compared to previous years—assignments feel more demanding, deadlines carry more weight, and the pressure to make the most of every opportunity is ever-present. One of the biggest challenges I’m currently … Continue reading Writing a Screenplay in My Final Year at University