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March 1, 2019

Why are blind bag toys so damn addictive?

When I was a kid it was Kinder Surprise toys and Mini Boglins. Nowadays (as a big kid) it’s Pint Size Heroes. Why do I find blind bag toys so damn addictive? What are blind bag toys? Blind bag toys are a series of toys or collectables, sold in packaging that obscures what is inside.…

February 25, 2019

Are cinematic universes making way for multiverses?

Over the past few years I’ve noticed a growing trend – the development and exploration of multiverses. Sure, every studio under the sun might tell you it is keen to create a cinematic universe, but could we now be shifting to something even greater – and possibly more cost effective? — What is a multiverse?…

February 24, 2019

I’ve placed bets on this year’s Academy Awards – I want the underdogs to win

This year, for the first time ever, I’ve placed a series of small bets on the Academy Awards. I’m not a gambler, but I felt like having a flutter on the Oscars – mostly because I’ve watched very few of this year’s nominees (I’ve been very busy as of late). I figured that as I’m…

February 24, 2019

The Gifted Season Two: Episode 15 – Live blog

Season Two of X-Men spin-off show, The Gifted continues on UK TV screens tonight with episode 15. As usual I’ll be blogging along live from 9pm, so why not follow along too. If you’re running a little bit behind, then here are the blog entries for: eMergence, unMoored, coMplications, outMatched, afterMath, iMprint, no Mercy, the dreaM, gaMe changer, eneMy of My eneMy, meMento, hoMe, teMpted. and calaMity. — 8:52pm – I’m here! 8:57pm…

February 22, 2019

Review: Happy Death Day 2U

**WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U, AS WELL AS SPOILERS FOR HAPPY DEATH DAY. IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED EITHER MOVIE AND YOU WANT TO REMAIN SPOILER FREE THEN DON’T KEEP READING THIS POST.** **WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U, AS WELL AS SPOILERS FOR…

February 21, 2019

Watch: New Rocketman trailer

Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for Elton John bio-pic, Rocketman. Rocketman stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. The movie opens in May. Here’s the trailer… Thoughts? Read more: Review: Whitney (2018) Re-watching Avengers: Infinity War: Discussing and dissecting the movie Thoughts on Avengers: Endgame

February 20, 2019

Is Obi-Wan Kenobi really getting his own TV series?

News has started to circulate that Lucasfilm/Disney are currently working on a live-action TV series focusing on Star Wars character, Obi-Wan Kenobi. According to Star Wars News Net the series is in the pipeline and will air on Disney+ – Disney’s new streaming service – running up to six episodes in length. But is it…

February 19, 2019

A simple ‘thank you’ for a VCR that means the world

You may have already come across this story today, but if you haven’t then prepare yourself – you will get choked up. A ‘thank you’ note from an eBay customer has gone viral – for all the right reasons. eBay seller, Matt Shoukry recently sold a video cassette recorder (VCR) to a buyer – a…

February 18, 2019

The Marvel/Netflix bromance is over

The writing has been on the wall for a while, but now it is official – the Marvel/Netflix partnership is over. Yep, according to Deadline, Netflix has cancelled The Punisher and Jessica Jones, ending a run of Marvel shows that dates back to the arrival of Daredevil in 2015. According to reports, The Punisher will…

February 17, 2019

The Gifted Season Two: Episode 14 – Live blog

After a two-week break, Season Two of X-Men spin-off show, The Gifted continues on UK TV screens tonight with episode 14. As usual I’ll be blogging along live from 9pm, so why not follow along too. If you’re running a little bit behind, then here are the blog entries for: eMergence, unMoored, coMplications, outMatched, afterMath, iMprint, no Mercy, the dreaM, gaMe changer, eneMy of My eneMy, meMento, hoMe and teMpted. Read, digest…