Ever since Network DVD went into administration in 2023, I have made it my mission to pick up releases from their back catalogue wherever I see one that might appeal to me - for a sensible price of course. Generally speaking, I don’t like biopics. I’m not especially enamored with the Royal Family, and truthfully … Continue reading From the archive: Edward & Mrs Simpson DVD review
When is a sport not a sport?
When is a sport not a sport? When it’s entertainment, apparently. As we approach the end of the snooker season and the beginning of Wimbledon, there are again quiet rumblings in the Force about what is, and is not, sport. Quite recently, snooker fans have had the wind snatched from their sails as commentators and … Continue reading When is a sport not a sport?
Resent Resentment (a poem)
Our special three part series on grudges concludes with a poem specially written for the occasion.
Don’t want to spring clean? Have a spring sort out instead.
Time to give my website a spring clean...of sorts! There's always a work-around...
Space Fall (or ToW Blake’s 7 gets going)
Episode two of Blake's 7, the one where it all gets going.
How the perennial almost-man of Snooker beat the best in the world – again!
Snooker's most perrenial almost-man finally lands a big one.
Has Judd Trump shaken off his reputation as an 'entertaining under-achiever' and finally changed the narrative?
“Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
- RANDOM STUFF - I don’t know about you but I’m still in the Halloween mood, so what better time to tell you more about my watchthrough of barmy US soap, Dark Shadows. I promised I’d get back to you and, dear reader, I gladly make good on my promise (whether you like it or … Continue reading “Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
If all else fails and you find yourself falling into the protracted state of almost-Monday-ness, why not try one of these suggestions. For those that work Monday – Friday, you may find Sundays are a strange kind of animal, especially Sunday afternoons. Once described by Douglas Adams as the Long Dark Tea-time of the … Continue reading Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
Heavy Metal Thunder! The metal bands that parked their upward trajectory
These days 'making it' in music, especially in the world of heavy metal has never been more difficult. Metal fans spoiled by a huge variety of new and classic acts are an increasingly tough nut to crack. Gone are the days when the likes of WASP could drop a half decent album and a get … Continue reading Heavy Metal Thunder! The metal bands that parked their upward trajectory
Watching Dark Shadows for the first time but can you keep a secret?
Dark Shadows. Have you ever watched this show? It's had quite an insidious effect on my life so far and I'm only on episode 360. Just 900 more to go... For those living in blissful ignorance, Dark Shadows is an American soap opera that started in 1966 and was broadcast daily for four years. It … Continue reading Watching Dark Shadows for the first time but can you keep a secret?
