I have seen some news that will make my daughter very happy; season two of Star Wars Rebels starts later this month! The bad news; we don't have any of the Disney Channels so we
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Sense8 Season One
We finished this excellent series tonight. Netflix is producing some wonderful telly these days and, after a slow start, this series has turned out to be a highlight from the last year. It was full
Continue ReadingStar Wars VII: the Force Awakens
My review: bloody hell it's good
Continue ReadingMega Shark v Giant Octopus
If you thought that Snakes On A Plane was a huge pile of nonsense, I suspect that you might think similarly of the amazingly named Mega Shark v Giant Octopus: Oh my word! It makes
Continue ReadingGet some adamantium up yer
Life has been pretty hectic around here recently, resulting in reduced blog post frequency and lack of fun time. I've had loads going on, especially with Open University, band and work taking up most of
Continue ReadingChico, Chico the Rainmaker
Some things remain in the memory for a long time. I have no idea why but one Children's Film Foundation series really buried itself in my psyche: Chico the Rainmaker. I remember going along to
Continue ReadingMythbusting the Moon Hoax
I'm a huge fan of Discovery Channel's Mythbusters and I just can't wait for this episode to appear on UK satellite TV: This myth will be well and truly busted. Found via the Bad Astronomer.
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I used to love these:
Continue ReadingThe End is Nigh
I succeeded in getting exceptionally wet during my short walk into work this morning. It was raining, which is normal for this country but not something I particularly look forward to at six o'clock in
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I have a confession to make - I used to watch Eastenders. I didn't want to but you tend to get over-ruled when your other half insists. Still, that was a while ago and I
Continue ReadingDave Gorman vs The Man
I like Dave Gorman but I don't really know why. Not in a sexual way you understand, but in that blokey "you're awright bud" way. We watched his excellent film "American Unchained" the other night.
Continue ReadingThe Bourne Ultimatum
Matt Damon makes one hell of an action hero and the Bourne series must be one of the most exciting action movie franchises in recent years. The first two Bourne films were both superb films
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