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Cineaste Magazine

In the 1970's, I grew up on Disney animation. Most weekends were topped by Sunday night's Wonderful World of Disney and afternoons occasionally provided reruns of the classic Mickey Mouse Club from decades before. When the films came out of the vaults for their cyclical returns, I hit the theaters with family. Thus, I had to check this one out. Thomas' approach is in interesting one. He hits each of the films in chronological order, devoting a short chapter to each in turn. Given the length, we naturally are not getting every fact about the films. He provides details relating to the making of each one along with other interesting factoids. Most of these are likely known to the true Disney-devoted, but I often found myself picking up a new tidbit here and there. It is definitely an author's prerogative to decide what they are focusing on and how to deliver their narrative. I found this one touched on personal connections and felt it was all delivered in a rather easy-going, conversational.. Read more
NetGalley, Martin Maenza

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars This is a title that works at a couple of levels. If you’re a Bond fan, it’s a fascinating guide to UK locations which feature in Bond films. The films are listed and the locations are set out by country and county, with references to locate the places. If your travelling, it’s an ideal companion to take you to places you may not have thought about as a place of interest and I was surprised to discover a number of locations I didn’t know had Bond connections. It’s packed with photos and pictures and there’s a wealth of Bond related information for the film buff. I’ve found it interesting to read without actually travelling and it’s proved relaxing and informed. I’ve noted a few places if interest next time I’m out and about and will certainly take a physical look at the locations.
NetGalley, Anita Wallas

If you look at the other reviews posted here, most – if not all – are from reviewers outside the US (where I live). If you ask many of your friends over, say, 60 years old (anyone younger would not appreciate the “Carry on” films) they would probably respond, “Wasn’t That the sex comedy ‘Carry on Nurse’?” Well, that’s where – in 1959 – at age 15 (!) I first saw the film No “ratings then” and I’ll always remember the daisy (flower) that is used in one of the final scenes. Well, many years later – when DVDs were introduce-, I was given a set of the TV version – which is not as funny as the films. But I found the film collection. Yes, they were dated by but the cast was funny (most times). So, I recently heard about this book “When the Carry On Stopped” (WTCOS)” –and I was sent a copy by the publisher for an objective review. Then I saw another book “Carry on Regardless” from the same publisher. It was first published in 2022 but revised in 2025.. Read more
Steve Ramm - Amazon Reviewer

As someone of similar age to the author but living an ocean apart, the only things I knew of the punk movement were from records my older brother played. Therefore, I very much enjoy the way Palmer lays out this discussion and appreciate the education on the factors that contributed to the rise of the punk movement in the UK. Looking back now, decades later, I recognize many of the names and players in the movement. Over time, I became familiar with many from the post-punk and new-wave movements that followed. All of it I can look back on fondly as I enjoy so many types of music from that time period. I am glad to have the history documented in such a manner.
NetGalley, Martin Maenza