Good science fiction is essentially a reflection of the times in which it was created.
Continue reading Favela Future: Dredd, Elysium and the ruins of the 21st century
Good science fiction is essentially a reflection of the times in which it was created.
Continue reading Favela Future: Dredd, Elysium and the ruins of the 21st century
I’m chuffed to be able to announce the date and venue for the World Premiere of The End Point Of A Circle. Continue reading The End Point Of A Circle: Join The Spin!
Bubblegum Crisis is a series that’s sprouted more than one spin-off. Continue reading Maladjusted: The Forgotten BGC Graphic Novel

In the August Speakeasy, Rob and Clive are talking film. A lot. It’s our longest podcast ever and it’s jampacked full of goodness!
In our Fifty Second Flash Film Fest, we cram nine film reviews into under 8 minutes.
Clive gives us the lowdown on no-budget film-making, and shares some behind the scenes stories on his latest short, Acceptance.
Of course, we have all the recommendations for movies to see this month, and a heads-up for the greatest horror film festival on the planet: Frightfest!
Simon Aitken’s Modern Love: Contribute here!
As ever, if you have any comments or suggestions, let us know. Let’s keep the love flowing in both directions. Rivers of love. Tidal in nature.
Doctor, Doctor, gimme the news…
Continue reading Considerations on the announcement of a new Doctor
A guest post from a good friend of the site, on a slightly obscure but seriously influential anime.
There's a big problem with film criticism in the 21st century. There's simply too much of it.
Continue reading Page One Rewrite: The Trouble With Film Reviews
I look at the horror stories in the press about the NHS, and then I compare them to my own experience within the service. The two do not mesh.
Crowd-funding can, and has been proven to work brilliantly for most creative endeavours.
Continue reading Money and Modern Love: X&HT Talks To Simon Aitken
I was at BrianeHownd last week, largely to check out the new short by a film-maker who I think has a real future.
Continue reading The Unconventional Accountant: X&HT chats with Mike Tack