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--44--44
Simon DilloninFanfareThe Matrix: 25 Years OnThe Wachowskis’ groundbreaking Keanu Reeves-starring sci-fi blockbuster still packs a punch·4 min read·1 day ago--33--33
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — AbigailMatt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s vampire film is agreeably gruesome, but marketing should have kept the main twist secret·4 min read·2 days ago--8--8
Simon DilloninFictionsRed Butterfly Part 1 of 2A man grapples with repressed memories of abuse in a cult his parents were part of when he was a child·21 min read·5 days ago--6--6
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — Back to BlackMarisa Abela is excellent in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s heartfelt biopic of Amy Winehouse·3 min read·6 days ago--8--8
Simon DilloninFanfareTen Most Essential Director’s CutsA countdown of integral alternative edits for great films·11 min read·Apr 16, 2024--55--55
Simon DillonA Novel to Offend Everyone: Peaceful Quiet LivesAlex Garland’s new film doesn’t explore the political issues that might trigger a second US civil war, but my 2021 dystopian romance does·4 min read·Apr 14, 2024--5--5
Simon DilloninSimon Dillon CinemaFilm Review — Civil WarAlex Garland’s dystopian thriller imagining of America at war with itself eschews politics but gets top marks for shock and awe·4 min read·Apr 12, 2024--25--25