Joseph RileyStranger on a TrainDue to the chaos of the present, I find myself often tempted down memory lane. Recently I found myself, for no reason I could properly…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Joseph RileyThe Ghost of An AccentMusings on horror and fear in different cultures, with some recommendations for further reading and listening thrown in.May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Joseph RileyCircleA short effort today. I have found it easier recently to blog about things I’m interested in, rather than the cats-chasing-each-other…May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Joseph RileyCultural Moments: ‘Ghostwatch’-The AftermathIf you haven’t read my breakdown of Ghostwatch then please read the previous blog post, I assure you it’s worth it. I am going to write…May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Joseph RileyCultural Moments-Ghostwatch 1992 Part 1**This is a long and detailed blog about a spooky program back in the 90’s. For witty insight into the current political malaise, tune in…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Joseph RileyThis was the week they said it would get real.Before you roll your eyes and remind me of the furloughed and redundant people: I know. This is the personal musings of a person who has…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Joseph RileyThe Illusion of PermanenceDue to the lockdown, I have found myself feeling more relaxed about sleep. This is probably because my commute has gone from traversing…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Joseph RileyRunaway FreetrainIf you’re currently locked down to stop the spread of Covid-19, you will be aware that we are now permitted to leave the house for the…Mar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
Joseph RileyApocalypse, How?A short review of apocalyptic fiction I have read, and why I will be found hiding in my under stairs cupboard with the cat for the…Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
Joseph RileyThe End?The school year appears to be over. Not in July, with the sound of bubbles being jubilantly opened and the familiar feeling of having…Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020