Category Archives: Reviews

THE VERONICA MARS AUTOPSY

It’s easier to imagine television shows somewhat akin to a tank full of pet fish. Some are brightly coloured, some are plain, and some have those googly eyes that make me wonder if fish can have thyroid problems. From time … Continue reading

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NOT ENOUGH LORD OF THE RINGS IN YOUR DIET?

Confession time. I have never read Tolkien. I have tried and failed several times, they are too much of a slog for me to get through. Consider this fact when I also point out that I am currently reading a … Continue reading

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3D: THE TRUE PHANTOM MENACE

The Zombie invasion is coming, and there is no-one who can save us. Last Friday I risked scorn and went to see Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3D. I’m not sure if I can call it a mistake, but … Continue reading

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BLAZING NEW TRAILS, STRAIGHT INTO HELL. WHY JOHN CONSTANTINE BELONGS ON YOUR BOOKSHELF [REVIEW]

I like magicians. I like the way they know what card I picked. I like the number of doves they can hide in a single jacket. I like their beards. Most of all, I like that they don’t perform demonic … Continue reading

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HUSBANDS: MORE THAN MEETS THE I DO [REVIEW]

Things you can spend three minutes doing: angst over whether to arrange your Star Wars DVDs in external or internal chronological order, play three games of Bejewelled Blitz, or, watch an episode of Husbands. I strongly recommend the last option. Husbands is … Continue reading

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