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...]
The E L James approved Fifty Shades Of Grey collection. At last(!)
We put together our own Fifty Shades of Grey starter kit, but it was only a matter of time before an official Fifty Shades Of Grey collection was created, and it's no surprise to see Lovehoney is behind it. Approved by E L James herself, the Official Pleasure Collection has everything from luxe … [Read more...]
LEGO phone cases are on their way!
You can already get faux LEGO phone covers, but Belkin, the case maker, has just announced an official partnership with LEGO. This means we'll be getting a whole array of LEGO-inspired gadget accessories coming our way, starting with a line of iOS products including cases for the iPhone and iPod … [Read more...]
Just as I start to love a show, the BBC cancel it… Being Human S5E2 – Dork Review
This week on Being Human, things take a surprisingly OTT turn, as Alex confronts the minions of the Devil, whilst Hal and Tom confront each other in a literal food fight. The best part: it’s exactly as silly as it sounds, yet I still really enjoyed it. Well, my enjoyment was slightly tempered by … [Read more...]
Are these the nerdiest wedding cakes you’ve ever seen?
Those of you who follow me on Twitter might be aware that I'm getting hitched at the end of April. I could hardly plan a wedding without looking out for geeky touches now, could I?! Frankly, wedding planning is a bit of a bore, so throwing in some fun details makes it all a bit more … [Read more...]
Five ways to use Vine
There's a new kid on the social media block, and it's called Vine. If you love Instagram but have a yearning for more moving images in your life, Vine could tick all the boxes. It's a social network for short videos, either created in one go or taken over time to create a short story. Each … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the Owl Burrito edition
Quick, mime your current status to me in no more than six seconds. It's the only way we can truly connect. I see. Exhausted from working like a dawg again, huh? Then you're in luck. I am a doctor of Internet and I prescribe the following links immediately, with a meal. I don't care if you're not … [Read more...]
10 Reasons why Fringe is one of the best genre shows of the past 10 years
After five seasons, sci-fi drama Fringe has come to an end. I'm writing this before watching the double-episode finale so I can get my thoughts down without them being tainted by the murky filter of ‘how it ended’. I have been banging on about how Fringe is a genuinely entertaining, intelligent … [Read more...]
Free Octonauts Crochet Patterns!
My mission for this Dork Craft post was to Explore, Rescue and, err, Protect the very best free knitting and crochet patterns for the Octonauts characters. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any knitting patterns. Lots of clever people have made some lovely designs, but only a few people have uploaded … [Read more...]
Kobo Glo Review – great alternative to Kindle’s walled garden
Is the Kobo Glo better than the Kobo Touch? Yes it is. That's probably all you need to know if you're currently waging a Kobo Glo Vs Kobo Touch war. I'd worried that the lit screen might be too taxing on the eyes -- after all, the e-paper is meant to mimic real paper not the bright, … [Read more...]
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