It's officially summer, and you know what that means, film fanatics! Yes, blockbuster season is kicking off. Two glorious months of bonkers action flicks, hilarious comedies and those films your kids have been on tenterhooks for. To help you choose between the plethora of stars hitting your … [Read more...]
Dork Hero – Ben Wheatley
He may only have four films under his belt, but Essex-born director Ben Wheatley is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in British cinema. Last Friday, he released his new film A Field In England on several platforms simultaneously (premiering in both cinema and on Film4's TV channel). With … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Woven Felt iPad Sleeve
Now, I have to admit that I've never experimented with weaving or sewing. Yes, you can take away my Eager Crafter badge. But for those among you that fancy having a go at a project incorporating both, this brilliant and easy woven felt iPad sleeve is right up your street. … [Read more...]
Is It Zed or Zee? – World War Z – Dork Review
World War Z has had a bit of a journey from book to film. After countless years in Development Hell, and claims that the book was unfilmable, the adaptation of Max Brooks zombie apocalypse classic finally hit screens last month. Fronted by Brad Pitt, with his production company Plan B backing and … [Read more...]
Ninja Amigurumi Patterns
Admit it. Ninjas will always be cool. They will always beat pirates in a fight without trying (or so says my other half). And now you can make your own little ninjas with these cool Amigurumi patterns! … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Gadgets For Geeky Mothers
It's breastfeeding awareness week, and since I'm currently breastfeeding, I've put together the ultimate breastfeeding tools you'll need to see you on your way. Nursing scarf from Loveyush.com I love this! You can wear it as a normal scarf (and tie it in lots of different ways) and then … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do On A Rainy Summer’s Day
Summer is on its way. No, really, it's coming. You'd be forgiven for thinking that it was bypassing this country entirely, since all we've had in the past few days was clouds and rain. Oh, and the wind, let's not forget about the wind. So, the weather has, for now, scuppered our chances of … [Read more...]
“I’m Going For A Walk, I May Take All Season.” Game of Thrones S3E10 – Dork Review
Season finale time in Game of Thrones! But moderate your throbbing anticipation, as we all know by now that Thrones finale time means epilogues to the big action of the year, which happens in the previous week. But they normally include an exciting climax to that season’s Daenerys storyline to make … [Read more...]
Fear Is A Choice – After Earth – Dork Review
Hollywood has gone Apocalypse-mad, it seems. After Tom Cruise-starring Oblivion and before the quadruple whammy of World War Z, This Is The End, The World's End (which is British, but still) and Pacific Rim comes this father/son two-hander by the Messrs. Will and Jaden Smith. Oh, and it's … [Read more...]
Matt Smith leaves Doctor Who! Are we angry? Who should replace him?
People had been whispering about a potential change-of-Time-Lord at Doctor Who for a while, so after rumours of an “upcoming big announcement” hit the internet last night, it wasn't a huge surprise when it turned out to be Matt Smith leaving the show. Our floppy-haired hero will appear in November's … [Read more...]









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