This week, the Kingslayer committed murder without soiling his charisma and Jon Snow looked thoroughly perplexed. You know it's all going to be OK when things kick off with a nice long scene between Charles Dance and Maisie Williams. The two of them are a sight for sore eyes, acting their way … [Read more...]
Geek reads: The Spook’s series by Joseph Delaney
In 1612 the Pendle Witch trials became the most famous of their day. One of the few trials to be fully documented, there were subsequent books from the court records, as well as novelisations from Dickens' (at the time) equally famous contemporary William Harrison Ainsworth. The witches … [Read more...]
Where The Wild Things Are author dies
Maurice Sendak, creator of the iconic children's story book, Where the Wild Things Are, has died. He was 83. Read the full report on New York Times Or watch the excellent Where the Wild Things Are trailer, which was sadly a whole lot better than the actual film turned out to be. Related: … [Read more...]
Bang Goes the Theory: Jem makes a flying bicycle
If you saw Bang Goes the Theory last week, you'll have been witness to a cockle-warming scene in which Jem Stansfield tried to build his own human-powered aircraft. It all seemed like fairly standard Bang Goes the Theory fare, right up until the end when Jem put his flying machine to the … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E6: The Old Gods and The New review
This week, King Joffers failed to read the subtle cues coming from his subjects and a red-head sent Jon Snow into a tizzy. When it comes to panto villains, the Milky Bar King is Game of Thrones' reigning champion. It's all I can do not to start booing and hissing when he appears on screen. This … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E5: The Ghost in Harrenhal
This week: the shadow baby turns delinquent already and the only "king" with a sense of humour gets given the boot. It seems I'm in the minority on my view of Brienne's (Gwendoline Christie's) acting skills. When she first arrived on screen I scoffed that they'd cast the tallest female they could … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E4: Garden of Bones review
This week the Red Priestess showed off an alarming new party trick, and Tyrion's birthday present to his revolting nephew got broken on the first day. You know you're in Westeros when a couple of cockneys get devoured by a giant wolf in the first three minutes. Robb Stark continued his onslaught … [Read more...]
Captain Hammer vs Iron Man: Nathan Fillion and Downey Jr do battle
It's like something directly out of a teenage girl's fan fiction short story: Robert Downey Jr and Nathan Fillion square up in the this promo video for the new series of Castle and Avengers movie (written by Joss Whedon). Fillion wins it with a final finishing blow, but if it had been … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 Ep2: What is Dead May Never Die review
Firstly, apologies for missing last week. The grand plan to watch on Sky Player whilst on holiday was thwarted by a total wi-fi blackout in the holiday cabin. I nearly died. While I was trying to re-learn the rules for Cribbage and score more than five in Scrabble, Tyrion was getting to grips with … [Read more...]
Avengers Clip: The Black Widow gets fitey
If you were wondering just what Black Widow's powers are, this clip should clear that up for you: Scarlett Johansson's powers are "seriously kicking arse whilst tied to a chair". I suspect she may extend that skill to just general arse-kicking whilst tied to anything, in case you're concerned her … [Read more...]
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