Stay very, very still. Don't move a muscle and don't say a word. Because after over a decade in that uncertain grey space known as Development Hell, the doors to the world's most dangerous amusement park are opening once more. Yes, next June we return to Isla Nublar and step back into the world of … [Read more...]
Webseries to Watch: Carmilla
In April 2012, the webseries The Lizzie Bennet Diaries premiered on YouTube. Created by Hank Green and Bernie Su, it was a modern-day adaptation of the Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice, with the story conveyed in the form of vlog updates. It proved enormously popular, with The Guardian … [Read more...]
The Dork Adore Guide to Celebrating Halloween
Boo! It's the most wonderfully creepy time of the year today as Halloween is finally upon us! Here at Dork Adore, we've been giving you tips to hack your Halloween all month, and because it's the big day we thought we'd do a big round-up in case you're in need of some last-minute … [Read more...]
The best craft books for beginners: knitting
If you've recently been inspired to pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn so you can learn how to knit, then I applaud you on your decision. Knitting is my absolute favourite craft, and I've been teaching myself on and off for the past two years - it's been, at times, both frustrating and the … [Read more...]
5 Highlights from Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episode 1 – Shadows
After a spectacular last-minute redemption, aided by the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD signed itself up for a second series. Episode one, Shadows, had its UK premier last Friday, and it has certainly hit the ground running. With SHIELD now on the run as … [Read more...]
Sarah & Duck Patterns – Free Knitting and Crochet round up
Sarah and Duck is one of my personal favourite Cbeebies creations so it was about time I did a round up of the best patterns. It's a show that feels like it was made by hipsters for their groovy little hipster children. It's charming, sweet and funny: Sarah and Duck really are the coolest things to … [Read more...]
The Avengers: Age of Ultron – Film Preview
A week earlier than planned (due to a low-res leak on YouTube which made Marvel decide to put it up in HD), and to the utter delight of an entire fandom, the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer has hit the internet. As you'd expect, it's a whopper, with explosions, drama and an incredibly unnerving … [Read more...]
The logic puzzle from hell – The Maze Runner – Dork Review
It's been too long since we've delved into the dangerous waters of dystopian YA book adaptations. Based on the novel of the same name by James Dashner, The Maze Runner is the first in a possible trilogy. Filming for sequel, The Scorch Trials, is already under way, and will be released in September … [Read more...]
TARDISnail Vs 2Dis – Doctor Who: Flatline Review
This week on Doctor Who: we're on a council estate, running away from mysterious monsters with the help of plucky locals and silly humour! To be honest, I half expected Rose and Mickey to dash out from behind a bin and say hi. That didn't happen, though. Instead, the Doctor got locked inside the … [Read more...]
Amp up your garden’s creep factor – zombie garden gnomes for Halloween
When you hear the words "garden gnome", the first things that come to mind are (probably) pointy hats, fishing rod, reassuring smile, big white beard and so on. The sweet and innocent things you'd find decorating your nan's backyard, in between the plants. Probably the last thing that comes to … [Read more...]
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