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March 23, 2019

A Saturday afternoon arcade gaming in Manchester

As previously noted on this very blog, I like nothing more on a Saturday than to geek out. Weekdays are far too hectic and filled with non-geek based activities, so when the weekend comes around I like to indulge in some fun, be it a comic con or a simple toy hunt around the city.…

March 23, 2019

Supernatural is coming to an end

You’ve possibly heard the news already, but for those who haven’t, long-running horror show, Supernatural is coming to an end. The series – which has been on the air since 2005 – will conclude after the forthcoming season – it’s fifteenth. Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, Supernatural actors, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and…

March 23, 2019

Thoughts on Us

Last night I watched Us (2019), the new horror movie from writer/director, Jordan Peele. The film – about a group of blood thirsty doppelgängers – hits UK cinema screens this weekend and is already proving rather popular. Just to give you an indication of how popular this movie is, last night’s screening was jam-packed –…

March 20, 2019

Watch: Stranger Things Season 3 trailer

Netflix has released the first official trailer for Stranger Things Season Three. The new season – comprising eight episodes – will hit the streaming service on July 4th. Here’s the trailer…

March 20, 2019

The Walt Disney Fox acquisition is complete

The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox is complete. From today, if you head on over to the Walt Disney website, you’ll be greeted by this banner… Avatar, The Simpsons, Deadpool – yep, they’re now all OFFICIALLY part of Disney, along with the likes of Family Guy, The X-Files, Fantastic Four, the X-Men,…

March 19, 2019

Watch: Toy Story 4 trailer

Disney•Pixar has released a new trailer for Toy Story 4. Directed by Josh Cooley, the movie features the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Toy Story 4 hits cinema screens in June. Here you go… Thoughts?

March 18, 2019

I’m watching Mandy for the first time – And I’m not sure I’m ready

I watch a lot of movies, yet every year a handful of films I really want to watch pass me by. Often this is because I simply don’t have the time to watch everything I would like to – even movies that have been recommended to me. One such movie is Mandy – the 2018…

March 17, 2019

Getting to know It’s A Stampede!: Part 4

It’s that time again. Your chance to go behind the scenes with this blog. Exciting, right? If you’ve not read Part One, Two or Three of Getting to know It’s A Stampede!, then now is the time to go back and catch up! The previous chapters will give you insights into the inner workings of…

March 17, 2019

90 from the ’90s #79: Coneheads (1993)

Welcome to 90 from the ‘90s; the movie-related post in which I watch, discuss and debate a film from the 1990s – a film that I’ve NEVER SEEN. This morning’s entry is… Coneheads (1993) Full disclosure: I’ve previously watched around ten minutes of this movie – a minute here, two minutes there – when it…

March 16, 2019

There is a Marvel movie I’d really like to see – but it’ll never happen

**THE FOLLOWING POST INCLUDES A SPOILER FOR CAPTAIN MARVEL. IF YOU’VE NOT WATCHED CAPTAIN MARVEL YET, THEN STOP READING.** If you’ve watched Captain Marvel then you will know that Nick Fury’s interaction with Carol Danvers becomes the inspiration for the Avengers Initiative. You’ll also be aware that this interaction takes place around 1995/1996 – roughly…