PinnedSimon DillonA Complete List of My NovelsGothic mystery, sci-fi, children’s adventures, and the odd romantic drama. Something for everyone.·5 min read·Apr 1, 2023--30--30
PinnedSimon DillonSimon Dillon: Where Did He Come From, and Can We Put Him Back?Novelist. Short Story-ist. Film enthusiast. Book enthusiast. Purveyor of sarcasm and dark humour. And somehow, he escaped…·15 min read·Feb 15, 2021--13--13
PinnedSimon DilloninThe Pro FilesA Story Isn’t A SermonWriter Q&A with Simon Dillon·11 min read·Feb 17, 2023--45--45
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesA solid entry in the sci-fi series, somewhat undermined by the nagging cynicism of sequel setup·4 min read·12 hours ago--6--6
Simon DilloninFanfarePlanet of the Apes (1968): Still Relevant and Thought-ProvokingFranklin J Schaffner’s classic adaptation of Pierre Boulle’s sci-fi novel remains the best in the series·6 min read·1 day ago--9--9
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — Love Lies BleedingKristen Stewart and Katie O’Brien are both excellent in Rose Glass’s gripping lesbian neo-noir crime thriller·4 min read·3 days ago--11--11
Simon DilloninFanfareOn the Waterfront: 70 Years OnWas this Marlon Brando-starring masterpiece Elia Kazan’s apologia for informing during the McCarthy communist witch hunts?·5 min read·5 days ago--6--6
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — Boy Kills WorldMortiz Muhr’s brutally violent revenge actioner fails to raise much excitement·3 min read·6 days ago--3--3
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — The Fall GuyRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt have great chemistry in this action-packed, hilarious blast of pure entertainment·4 min read·May 4, 2024--24--24
Simon DilloninFanfareWhy The Empire Strikes Back Screenplay is the Most Underrated Part of Star WarsGeorge Lucas wisely left screenwriting duties to Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett·5 min read·May 3, 2024--25--25