I consider myself a romantic. As a long-term SF addict, my sense of wonder is sharply honed, and I love my wife with a passion that can reshape continents. But the notion of Valentine's Day, and the industry it supports, has largely passed me by. Continue reading The Machinery Of Romance
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Jupiter Ascending: In Defence Of Space Opera.
I feel like I’m in a very lonely place at the moment.
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Considerations On The World, Mission And Methods Of The Kingsmen
(with, obviously, spoilers emplaced for those of you unlucky enough not to yet have seen the marvellous Kingsman: The Secret Service).
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Into The Woods And Over The Hills And Far Away
Disney's vision of the classic Sondhiem musical adds a hint of Hollywood but not much else. Continue reading Into The Woods And Over The Hills And Far Away
Theories Of Invisibility: The Zero Theorem
Hands up who knew there was a new Terry Gilliam movie out. Continue reading Theories Of Invisibility: The Zero Theorem
Loops And Tones: The Delian Mode
For a generation of British kids, the notion of something being scary was irrevocably tied up with the notion of the otherworldly sounds coming from the mind of sonic pioneer Delia Derbyshire. Continue reading Loops And Tones: The Delian Mode
2013: That Were The Year, That Were.
Gosh, it doesn’t feel like 365 days since I was last here, ruminating on times past and things to come.
Girl Called Johnny: LIVE!
A joint review from Chris Rogers and I of a band that are one to watch in 2014.
Masked And Anonymous: Rob Saw Iron Man Three
If there's one thing I've learnt from many years of watching superhero movies, it's this: manage your disappointment. Continue reading Masked And Anonymous: Rob Saw Iron Man Three
Bringing It All Back Home: Rob Saw The Place Beyond The Pines
If you’ve been told that Derek Cianfrance’s new drama The Place Beyond The Pines is Drive 2, then I’m afraid you’ve been misinformed. Continue reading Bringing It All Back Home: Rob Saw The Place Beyond The Pines
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