Geek Overture

Before we get started, fyi UK readers-slash-viewers: this week’s episode is based on a US reality show called I Shouldn’t Be Alive, which to me sounds like a reality show about the misbegotten life of a clone mutant. It’s a silly potentially-dangerous-situations re-enactment/talking heads thing, and yet another reality TV parody, which as CultJar points [...]

The weekend is finally here and maybe you’re in need of some fashion inspiration for your Saturday night. Don’t worry about it, we’ve prepared a list of the most fashionable TV shows.  And in case you were wondering, there’s much more than Sex and the City… 1. Gossip Girl This American TV series premiered in [...]

The weird thing about Showtime’s House of Lies is that it’s like every ‘cool’ TV show you’ve ever seen before while simultaneously feeling completely unique and original. The show, which focuses on the high-flying world of management consultancy, has the swagger of Entourage, the dark comedic notes of Six Feet Under and the quick-flowing industry [...]

The Pirates! Band of Misfits in An Adventure with Scientists is full of lovable characters and masterful claymation by Aardman Animation, who are known for hits like Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, among others. The Piates! Movie includes their classic family-friendly content with a twist of wit. Source: celebritywonder.ugo.com via James on Pinterest   [...]

As a big fan of the Song of Ice and Fire books I’d been thoroughly looking forward to season two of Game of Thrones. However, having read the books there is also a great sense of trepidation regarding some of the nastier plot developments that we’ll be in store for this season. If you found [...]

There is a storm brewing in the gaming world. It is not about price or quality of games being produced but about the downloadable content (DLC) that is being added on to games after release. There are, as always, (at least) two sides to this, as some see the DLC content as expansion upon the [...]

There is no better way to spend a rainy day in and on the couch watching an omnibus of great movies, but you will need sustenance! And I have the ultimate 3 course snack menu for your movie extravaganza… It all starts with starters and why not in the comfort of your own home and [...]