I have to confess that I'm not really prone to wearing make-up a lot - apart from the odd bit of mascara or lip gloss, my face tends to stay the way it is. My nails however, are nearly always sporting colours. … [Read more...]
Can Sherlock solve the mystery of his own death before the fans do? S3E1 – Dork Review
Two years ago, Sherlock Holmes swan-dived off the edge of a hospital and was found on the pavement below with a head wound. Oh, and dead. Ever since then, the internet has been overflowing with theories about how exactly he might have survived. Basically, the above paragraph describes the events … [Read more...]
6 Awesome Films Hitting the Screen in 2014
Welcome to 2014, readers of Dork Adore! After a cinematic year which saw people surviving in impossible conditions (Gravity, All Is Lost, The Impossible,...), had the White House falling on several occasions (Olympus Has Fallen, White House Down,...) and a veritable plethora of apocalyptic … [Read more...]
Beware The Cumberdragon – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Dork Review
Bilbo Baggins and his company of dwarves return for the second instalment in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy. Last time around, there was a lot of setting up and exposition to get through. This time, there's action! Laughs! A totally unnecessary love story! Legolas! More facial hair action! … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Time of the Doctor (and death of Matt Smith) – Dork Review
No sooner had Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat finished the anniversary special, he had to write yet another high-pressure episode: write out Matt Smith! Bring in Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor! Wrap up all outstanding plot threads from the Eleventh Doctor's tenure! Be a festive Christmas special … [Read more...]
Sherlock Minisode – Many Happy Returns – Dork Review
As a sort of "Merry Christmas"/"Sorry we've kept you on tenterhooks for two years" gesture, His Holiness Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have released a mini-prequel to the new series of Sherlock. It's called Many Happy Returns... and you can take that message as you please. … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Holiday Television Schedule
Christmas is almost here, and with it, the usual festive helping of Christmas TV specials and holiday classics. It's always a lot - the Christmas schedules are more packed than ever, with seasonal editions of... well, just about every show you can think of. But never fear. As always, Dork Adore … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Presents and Stocking Fillers
If you've been postponing your Christmas shopping until the last minute, then you're probably not alone. I know I have! But with Christmas only two sleeps away (hasn't the year gone fast?) and people getting in gear for all the festive fun, it might be time to bite the bullet and buy those presents … [Read more...]
Dork Adore Gift Guide – Gadget Geek Gifts
Regular readers all know that, here at Dork Adore, we're big fans of all things gadgets and tech. And with Christmas just around the corner (it's there, peeking at you...) and gifts to be bought, it makes perfect sense to do a gift guide just for all the gadget fans out there (... well, … [Read more...]
Yarn-Wrapped Wreath – Christmas Geek Crafts
I've been looking all over the internet for cool Christmas makes - and this one is by far my favourite. If you're like me, and you're practically drowning in spare bits of yarn (or just lack the time to buy bundles of Christmas decoration), this very quirky wreath is just the project for you. … [Read more...]