So I saw Cats…

No, I’m not going to even attempt to review Cats. Where would I even start?! Baffling, bewildering, self-indulgent… all expressions that spring to mind, but one thing I can’t do is call it a bad movie. I honestly can’t say I wasn’t entertained… I just never want to see it ever again.

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‘The Fandom Menace’

Notting Hill Nerd (love the username BTW) recently spoke of a phenomenon within the Star Wars fandom that parallels my experience of gatekeepers in the Star Trek fandom. In fact, I’ve noticed in a lot of cases the Star Trek gatekeepers are also Star Wars gatekeepers as well. Notting Hill Nerd’s article succinctly explains why […]

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Film Reviews – Frozen 2

After six years, it’s finally here! The sequel to the 2013 smash hit has landed, but will it have the same impact? The original Frozen has become a huge cultural icon. The songs – in particular Let it Go – have resonated in the public consciousness, in much the same way that the Disney films […]

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Film Reviews – Zombieland: Double Tap

I have to confess, I don’t recall the first movie especially clearly, but it was, from what I do recall, quite entertaining. The sequel is certainly entertaining! So, a brief overview. The characters from the first film seek to set down roots but to some degree, some of them are restless. There’s new types of […]

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The Rise of Skywalker Trailer… Spoilers Abound

This is it. The grand finale to the sequel trilogy is almost upon us. In true geekdom fashion, my wife and I already have tickets booked and now all we can do is wait. The Rise of Skywalker… What can we expect? It goes without saying that there will possibly be spoilers (and those who […]

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The Lion King 2019 Review

The King has returned. Or has he? By the way, spoilers sort of exist here. This morning I saw the new incarnation of The Lion King, a film that by now you all know holds a very dear place in my heart. Given my love for the classic, I was both nervous and excited to […]

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