The nights are becoming longer. The days are cold and depressing. Winter is in the air. So what better way to ignore all of that than going to the cinema? I've taken a peek at what's heading towards the silver screen in the next few weeks, and picked some favourites especially for the readers of … [Read more...]
Marvel Avengers Lego Superheroes review
Lego have come up trumps with these giant figures based on the Avengers characters (£9.86 each from Argos). Similar in style to the MegaBloks giant figures, it comes as an initial surprise to find they're not made of ordinary Lego blocks. Instead, they're constructed of a new mix of panels, … [Read more...]
Merlin: With All My Heart – Dork Review
This week, Merlin finally brings an end to the Evil Gwen storyline, after weeks of confusion. Not to mention, dragons, cross-dressing, Emrys and the awful knowledge that, yes, the series ends at Christmas, so anything could happen as we build to a climax. Sounds like With All My Heart must be … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: When The Dead Come Knocking – Dork Review
Two worlds orbit each other in this week’s Walking Dead, as our dual settings (Woodbury and Prison) exchange a couple of characters, make small talk, then finally, tentatively but oh so gently, start torturing each other. And with the mid-season finale next week, hopefully bloody revenge isn’t … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the space babies edition
Not impressed with real life? Then dive with me into the Sea of Internet. The water's glittery and contains magical Narwhals. Infants of your galaxy Retro space babies. SPACE BABIES. If you don't click that, I don't know what to do with you. It was real and it was splendid. Muppet … [Read more...]
The Hobbits get their own plane
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be hitting cinemas next month. We're massively excited quite excited about seeing Martin Freeman in the role of Bilbo Baggins, and seeing where Lord Of The Rings all began. We're even more excited after seeing Air New Zealand's special edition Hobbit plane. As … [Read more...]
What it’s like to have laser eye surgery
When Dork Adore got offered the opportunity to review Optical Express' laser eye surgery, we sent internet marvel Helen Brown along to have a bit of her eyeball sliced off. Here's her diary of the experience. Anticipating eye lasers My whole approach to the laser eye surgery appointment was best … [Read more...]
Merlin Ends With Series Five – Dork Reaction
Last night, suddenly, the BBC announced that Merlin would conclude at the end of the current series five. You can see the full statement on CultBox, but it includes all the pleasantries you'd expect: The show had a good run, but this was their time, we must stand by their bedside and hold in our … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Hollow Queen – Dork Review
When we left our Merlin heroes, Evil Queen Gwen was trying her utmost to kill Arthur, whilst Merlin and Gaius slowly twigged that something wasn't right. This week: could it be more of the same? Will we get a straight explanation for Gwen's evilitude? Or will Arthur simply get naked with an old … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Hounded – Dork Review
This season of The Walking Dead exists in two worlds: the prison, where most of our previous cast live, and the new town of Woodbury, populated by two villains and the least likable member of the old ensemble. I wonder if the residents realise they’re living in an evil fortress. But nonetheless, … [Read more...]
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