This series of Misfits is flying by, isn’t it? I spend so many TV reviews nowadays talking about incrementally progressing subplots or clinging rigidly to a status quo (yes, I am talking about Merlin), and this show is untroubled by any of this stuff, barrelling forward on a wave of mad ideas and … [Read more...]
Etsy Finds: Mmmmm Brains
This Etsy Finds is inspired, unsurprisingly, by The Walking Dead. I have watched the first few episodes and have to say I'm not entirely hooked yet but, in fairness, bearing in mind my preference for the eroticism of vampires over the bleak apocalyptic preserve of the zombies, it was always going to … [Read more...]
PURE Twilight review: A new dawn in digital radio
Last week world-leading radio manufacturer PURE launched Twilight, the world's first combined dawn simulator lamp and digital radio. I went along to the launch and took one home with me for a trial to see if it could really get out of bed on these dark winter mornings. Wakey Wakey As well as … [Read more...]
Chekhov Shorts and Peep Show: What We’ve Been Watching
To misquote Helen off Big Brother, I like laughing I do, and thanks to the box in the corner, I did quite a lot of it last week. BBC One's Saturday night comedies Walk On The Wild Side and Armstrong and Miller continue to be consistently wonderful, but this week it was the return of Peep Show, now … [Read more...]
The best Christmas decorations for geeks
It can't have failed to escape your notice that Christmas is now well and truly on its way. Not only are people roaming the streets with mugs of mulled wine and German sausages in hand, but the Coca-Cola advert is back on our screens which is a surefire way to tell the holiday season will shortly be … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Coming Of Arthur – Part 1 – Dork Review
It’s here! After the most sustained reviewing campaign I’ve yet mounted on Dork Adore, we have the beginning of Merlin’s finale two-parter. Which means, after lurking for the entire year, Emilia Fox’s Morgause and Evil Morgana’s smirk have their try at taking over Camelot. Of course, … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Vatos – Dork Review
It seems like The Walking Dead has barely started, and yet we are two thirds into the first season. That already-ordered second season of thirteen is some comfort, but still. God knows how we cope in Britain, where everything only gets six episodes. Anyway, the incremental, atmospheric … [Read more...]
Misifts: Series 2, Episode 3 – Dork Review
In the formulaic world of British TV drama, Misfits often stands alone, thanks to its unpredictability and sheer bad taste. And this week, it launches itself from the pack again by virtually resolving the big mystery of the year in the third episode. Maybe I’ve been beaten into submission by … [Read more...]
Star Trek Potholders and Buffy Love: the best of the craft blogs
I am starting to imagine a very Harry Hill-style jingle for this weekly roundup of the best projects and news from the craft blogosphere. Let's all sing it together, it's time for 'craft blog highlights of the week'. … [Read more...]
Etsy Finds: Gaming Geekery
After taking a peek at the latest Tron Legacy trailer, this week's Etsy finds is dedicated to some of my favourite old school computer games. Tron 2885 Camera Lens Bracelet, $85 from ibwatson I love the beauty and simplicity of this Tron inspired camera lens bracelet from Etsy seller ibwatson, aka … [Read more...]
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