Year of the Month: Tom Morton on THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST
A number of constants run across the many films of Aki Kaurismäki. Cigarettes will be…
Year of the Month: Tom “Vomas” Morton Goes to SUMMER SCHOOL
When I wrote up Summer Rental for this very site five years ago, I noted…
Decade of the Month: Tom “vomas” Morton on GO WEST
Buster Keaton loves an underdog. Most of his protagonists are down on their luck, or…
Decade of the Month: Tom “vomas” Morton on 3 BAD MEN
Looking back at John Ford’s 3 Bad Men today, it would be easy to call…
Year of the Month: Tom ‘Vomas’ Morton on MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM
Fay Wray’s scream! Fast-talking female reporters! Waxwork-related horror! I bet you’re thinking “I’d have to…
The Solute Book Club: REPLAY (hosted by vomas)
Time Loops! These days, if you throw a rock at… haha, just kidding. I bet…
Year of the Month: Tom “Vomas” Morton on THE PINCHCLIFFE GRAND PRIX
It’s always fascinating to me when I learn about a film that has huge cultural…
The Solute Book Club: REPLAY – An Introduction by vomas
Time Loops! These days, if you throw a rock at a streaming service you’re probably…
Year of the Month: Tom “Vomas” Morton on A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
One of the key complaints that can sink romantic films is that we’re asked to…
Year of the Month: Tom “vomas” Morton on THE LAVENDER HILL MOB
Most cinematic bank robberies and other assorted heists result in betrayal, backstabbing, and disaster. But…