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Star Trek Into Darkness: One Man’s Opinion

May 18th 2013

Admiral, there be spoilers here! But I’ll put them after the break, so if you haven’t seen STID yet, go see it. (except you, Ro Karen. You get a pass) So this may come as something of a surprise to some of you. In fact it was a surprise to me, but I really enjoyed this movie. As my wife and I entered the cinema I was already composing my scathing tweets and reviews, for I was fully prepared for JJ Abrams to crap all over Trek in all kinds of new ways. But as the film progressed I found myself saying, ‘OK, so far so good.’ over and over again, until finally I just gave in and enjoyed the ride.
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Film

Film

Iron Man 3 w/spoilers (Review #2)

May 15th 2013

Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley

2 1/2 out of 5***** (more…)

Film

Film

Iron Man 3 w/spoilers

May 14th 2013

The following post is from Adam Halls (@RAdamHalls on Twitter).

EDITORS NOTE: This will be the first of two reviews of Iron Man 3. The second will come in the next few days…

2 1/2 out of 5 ***** (more…)

Television

Television

Doctor Who: Nightmare in Silver

May 12th 2013

The following post is from Emma Hyam (a.k.a @emma_lou1983 on Twitter). This can also be read on her blog.

3 out of 5 *****

WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS  (more…)

Technology

Technology

What is a podcast, what is streaming, what is Simply Everything, what is other stuff.

May 9th 2013

Since launching Simply Everything, one thing has become clear. You guys have absolutely no idea what we’re doing or how it works. Seriously, I’ve heard some terrifying stuff over the last couple of weeks. I’m not trying to make you feel bad, it’s my job to make sure you know all you need to know about our stuff, and if there something you don’t understand, it’s because I haven’t explained it properly. So here goes. I’m going to explain it all.

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Television

Television

Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror

May 6th 2013

The following post is from Emma Hyam (a.k.a @emma_lou1983 on Twitter). This can also be read on her blog.

4 out of 5 *****

WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS (more…)

Film

Film

Evil Dead w/minor spoilers

April 30th 2013

The following post is from Adam Halls (@RAdamHalls on Twitter).

3 out of 5 ***** (more…)

Pollyanna Cowgirl Records Podcast

Pollyanna Cowgirl Records Podcast

PCRP 152 – Johnny Marr, Heavy Beach, Calexico (plus 11 more)

April 29th 2013

Pollyanna Cowgirl Records Podcast–your weekly show of great music!  Hosted by Tony Pucci.

(01:17) 01 – JOHNNY MARR – Upstarts
(04:52) 02 – HEAVY BEACH – 1963
(09:42) 03 – CALEXICO – Cruel
(14:19) 04 – ADORA VIVOS – The Ruin of Tranquility
(19:21) 05 – LITTLE GREEN CARS – The John Wayne
(24:08) 06 – THE MACCABEES – Ayla
(27:53) 07 – PRISSY CLERKS – Bruise or Be Bruised
(31:44) 08 – AMIENSUS – Deeper Than Blood
(35:24) 09 – HIGHSPIRE – Believe
(39:22) 10 – JUDD and MAGGIE – Disappear
(43:36) 11 – DUNGEN – Marken Lag Stilla
(46:31) 12 – PORCUPINE – Force Field
(50:34) 13 – SHARON VON ETTEN – One Day
(56:21) 14 – ELTON JOHN – Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Everybody knows that mixtapes mean “I Love You”!

Pollyanna Cowgirl Records Podcast T-shirts — www.renegade.ecrater.com

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Television

Television

Doctor Who: Journey to The Centre of The TARDIS

April 27th 2013

The following post is from Emma Hyam (a.k.a @emma_lou1983 on Twitter). This can also be read on her blog.

WARNING: THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS (more…)

Film

Film

Thor: The Dark World Trailer

April 23rd 2013

You should probably have a look at this trailer. It just got me more than a little excited.

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