The following post is by Lindsey Kalenborn (lindseykal on our forums & @lindseykal28 on Twitter)
Twenty-five years ago Rob Reiner released a movie about four 12 year old boys walking the railroad tracks in search of a dead body. Their goal is modest, all they want is to find the missing child so they can be on the news and get their picture in the paper. Along the way they lose their innocence, come to terms with their individual grief, and leave their childhoods behind forever.
Stand by Me is one of the only films that I‘m able to enjoy as an adult just as much as when I was in grade school. It never really ages. In fact, as time goes on it only gets better because the movie contains timeless truths whether it be 1959, 1986, or 2011. Here are a few: Read More »
I am joined by Admiral Marius all the way from Starbase 66, which is a bloody long way away. We talk about science fiction and stuff, you’ll like it, trust me. We’re even going to make this a regular thing.
This week Ro Karen nearly sighs herself into unconsciousness as the boys talk toys, science, and bad jokes. Oh, and there is some discussion of the mashing up of Westerns and Sci Fi.
Show notes:
This ain’t no show for intergalactic greenhorns, pardners! So, sidle on up to the bar and order up a round for the crew, because we’re settlin’ in to talk about Space Westerns! Read More »
It’s a special clip show guest-hosted by Greg, aka GAB on the forums, and from the Inappropriate Conversations podcast. With some suggestions from Jay, Greg has combed the Simply Syndicated podcast network archives to bring you nothing but the best bits while the Masters are on vacation.
The following post is from Emma Hyam (a.k.a emma_lou on our forums & emma_lou1983 on Twitter). This can also be read on her blog - http://emmahyam.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/torchwood-miracle-day-“categories-of-life”-review/
WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS DETAILED SPOILERS FOR ALL OF TORCHWOOD
Hello all, and welcome one to the halfway point of Torchwood: Miracle Day! The pre-match hype for this episode had it this was the big one, the episode that would ROCK OUR WORLDS and CHANGE EVERYTHING and HAVE HUGE FX and FINALLY REVEAL THE TRUTH BEHIND MIRACLE DAY OMG!!!!
As you may guess from my previous posts, Miracle Day has yet to impress me even a tiny bit and the fuss surrounding this episode was met by this humble blogger with a rather large pinch of salt. This being said the previous episode provided some tiny glimpses of hope, and if Episode 5 could take the momentum gained by Episode 4 by the scruff of the neck there might be some way back to the show’s former glories. Read More »
Oh yes, time for some Cock Rock. And who better to take a listen to than that sexy female foursome, Mötley Crüe? What!? But wait, i’ve got all those posters at home….oh God….
WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS DETAILED SPOILERS FOR ALL OF TORCHWOOD
