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Cosplay – Learning by doing (and failing)

Posted on November 6, 2014 by

So, I got invited to a friend’s Star Wars themed birthday recently (I won’t say *which* birthday, I don’t think that would be particularly appreciated). Someone had joked about it being a costume party, with obvious consequences… In terms of … Continue reading →

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The Object

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

So I’ve had this half-baked idea in my mind for a science fiction one-shot screenplay type thing. I’ve put bits of it together in my head and got some of it down on paper. It’s mostly setting up shots, it’ll … Continue reading →

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On the subject of Music

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

I put together a playlist of songs recently under the banner “Superhero, Geeky & Musicals”. It combines things like most of John Williams‘ superhero themes, Danny Elfman’s theme to Batman, and a song or two from Disney musicals (no, not … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

Since… er… February… I’ve changed jobs – Yes, working 60+ hours a week in a job I wasn’t particularly deriving any satisfaction from is not good for your health or well-being. The new job is a lot better. Many movies … Continue reading →

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Review/Warning: RoboCop (2014)

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

So, after a bit of good news during the day (can’t go into specifics yet… SOON…), I decided that rather than head home, I’d pop along to BFI’s IMAX to catch whatever movie was playing (the 2014 version of RoboCop). … Continue reading →

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Movie Reviews: Now you see me & Pacific Rim

Posted on July 22, 2013 by

It occurs to me that I’ve been delinquent with my film reviews… so here’s a catch up. “Now you see me” Basic plot is four magicians stage an increasingly elaborate set of robberies whilst the FBI and Interpol look on, … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

People far more eloquent than me have said enough about the 12 people killed in the cinema shootings in Aurora, Colorado (If you need to catch up, my friend, Rob Williams has been covering the incident for The Independent, including … Continue reading →

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