Last time on Parks And Rec, the gang attended a banquet in honour of Leslie’s mother. Leslie honoured her mother by getting a new hairdo and (but of course) Things Went Wrong. Today! Last episode of series one and, as in the true tradition of last episodes of series, things are about to go down. … [Read more...]
Outstanding Achievements – Parks And Recreation S1E5- Dork Review
Last time on Parks And Rec, Leslie made a bit of a booboo, April The Intern got drunk and we learned that The Old Boys Club is still very much a thing. Rah! This time, there’s banqueting afoot in honour of Leslie’s mother, while Tom and Mark try to hook up with some lovely ladies. If you … [Read more...]
Stealing Food, Stealing Food – Parks And Rec S1E4 – Dork Review
Last time on Parks and Recreation, we learned all about the joys of canvassing. And... yeah, that’s about it really. Lots of canvassing went on. And a smidge of filibustering. But just a smidge. This time around, Leslie tries to weasel her way in with the political old boys and Andy has a … [Read more...]
Playing Rock Band On The Job – Parks and Recreation S1E3 Dork Review
Last week on Parks and Recreation, a reporter came to cause a spot of bother, Ron made himself out to be the king of Scrabble and I learned to my horror that I had been spelling Leslie Knope’s name wrong in all my reviews so far. No better time to right the wrongs! This week... Well, … [Read more...]
Tweep Is The Word – Parks And Recreation S1E2 – Dork Review
Last week, we were introduced to the... well, colourful staff at Pawnee, Indiana’s parks and recreation department. I took a shine to Ron Swanson, learned that complaints are just “people caring loudly at you” and that the name Knopfe is just another way of messing with my head. This time on … [Read more...]
You Can Never Complain Too Loud – Parks And Recreation S1E1 – Dork Review
In the first few minutes of Parks and Recreation’s opening episode, there is a familiar feeling that makes you think you’ve seen this style of filming before. And if you’re a fan of that other major NBC show, The Office, you will know what I’m talking about. Parks and Rec (as I shall now call it to … [Read more...]
Oh Mother! Five Unique Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is coming. I for one had no idea, considering I’m from a country that celebrates Mother’s Day in May. But you live, you learn, I guess. And it’s good to know that I can give presents to my mother on two occasions rather than one. If your first thought was to buy her flowers and a … [Read more...]
Warm Bodies – because we don’t have enough zombie films
A quirky zom-rom-com with a largely unknown cast, starring Skins alumni Nicholas Hoult and John Malkovich doing what he does best (.... being John Malkovich of course). All the ingredients are there, but does this book adaptation translate to the silver screen? … [Read more...]
Hitchcock – possibly not something you should buy for Mothers’ Day
The Master of Suspense relives in the corporeal form of Anthony Hopkins. Director Sacha Gervasi tells the tale of the making of that most notorious of horror movies, Psycho. … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day: Pick up a drive-through bouquet
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The annual feast of St. Valentines (and in a way, Cupid) sees a veritable explosion of love hearts, chocolates and things that make your one and only’s heart go a flutter. But what if, just this year, you’re completely stuck on what to … [Read more...]
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