The Web of Fear, the second of the now-recovered Doctor Who serials, is probably better known as "the one with the Yetis on the Underground". And although Yetis running amok on the Circle Line is an exciting prospect in itself, there's also the first appearance of one Brigadier … [Read more...]
Finally Found – Doctor Who’s Previously Missing Episodes – The Enemy of the World
Doctor Who fans rejoice! It's a good week to be a Whovian, as no less than nine previously missing episodes have been found and returned to the BBC archives. Both Patrick Troughton-era serials, The Enemy of The World (now complete) and The Web of Fear (only missing episode 3) have been restored and … [Read more...]
BFI London Film Festival – Our Pick
The BFI London Film Festival is in its 57th year. And as always, the line-up is a treat to any film geek's eyes and ears. I've picked four of my personal favourites in the (pretty expansive) programme. Expect Ayoade, a deadly piano recital and Tom Hiddleston as an existential vampire. … [Read more...]
Object of Unknown Origin – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – S1E2 – Dork Review
Last week, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D were dutifully introduced to the audience - along with the reintroduction of one Agent Phil Coulson, who is definitely still alive. Or is he? This week, the Agents, along with mysterious new recruit Skye, head to Peru to investigate the answer to the question … [Read more...]
Enter Coulson – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – S1E1- Dork Review
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D landed onto UK territory last night, after debuting strongly in the US earlier in the week. To be honest, with the sort of pedigree it has going for it, I couldn't imagine it doing any less. But was Joss Whedon's first televised foray into the offices of S.H.I.E.L.D actually … [Read more...]
DIY Despicable Me Minion Phone Cozy
Despicable Me's Minions are possibly the cutest things to have ever been in a film. I mean, how can you not love those adorable yellow Tic-Tacs? Since it's impossible to own one for yourself (ah, darn it), why not give making this Minion phone cozy a go? … [Read more...]
Free Batman Amigurumi Pattern
Batman is not exactly the first superhero that comes to mind when you're on the look-out for cute Amigurumi patterns. But I assure you, this yarn-Caped Crusader is absolutely adorable. … [Read more...]
Bates Motel – Dork TV Preview
Bates Motel is next in our Autumn TV Preview. And you're in luck: you can catch the first episode tonight. And just in case the title hasn't tipped you off to what this show is about, let's take a look at the makings of a charming young chap named Norman... … [Read more...]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – Dork TV Preview
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D might just be the most anticipated television show of this year. After they Hulk-smashed records last year with Avengers Assemble, the path was blown wide open for anything Marvel. And thus come the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, lead by sunglasses-sporting cool dude Agent … [Read more...]
Orphan Black – Dork TV Preview
With the autumn television series on course, what better time than to look at all the cool things coming to the telly in the next few months? First up, and coming soon to BBC Three, Canadian/American science fiction thriller Orphan Black. … [Read more...]
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