After being inspired by the barnstorming success of the recently released Spider-Man on the PS4, Andrew and Producer Rob decided to have a chat about video games based on comics and superheroes, and why the reverse is becoming more prominent in recent years. Seriously, the new Spider-Man game is that […]
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Cinema Eclectica 175 – Marvin Gaye’s Frankenstein
All the leaves aren’t quite brown yet, but the sky is definitely grey so it’s the season for Aidan, Graham and Tim to revisit Wong Kar-Wai’s international breakthrough hit “Chungking Express”. Revitalising his career after the arduous shoot of “Ashes of Time”, it’s still one of the Hong Kong director’s […]
Literary Loitering 92 – The Lost City of Scotlantis
The junk wagon of cultural anarchy rolls into town again with Andrew, Graham and Producer Rob riding in the back … hang on … WHO’S DRIVING? And since we’re travelling at the speed of a decrepit milk float, do we really need a driver? Anyway, things have been happening in […]
PX33 – Are Collector’s Editions Worth The Money?
The video games market is expensive and over-saturated, but collector’s editions, special editions and the ubiquitous “game of the year” editions have generally held a special place in the hearts and wallets of gamers. The question is, are they really worth all of that extra money? Gaming is, after all, […]
4-Panel Vol. 2, Issue 3 – A Comics and Manga Extravaganza!
Sometimes you can accumulate too many comics, manga and graphic novels, and when that happens then it’s time for a good old-fashioned blowout, so join Andrew, Rob and Producer Rob for a special episode where there’s a little less conversation and a little more action. So what’s in store on […]
Cinema Eclectica 174 – Drunken Sake Shenanigans
On this episode our Film of the Week is the hotly-tipped adaptation of a cult British novel about gangland youth, and although Graham is on hand to nurse Mick through his “Absolute Beginners” flashbacks, Idris Elba’s directorial debut “Yardie” is a very different proposition. Bonus fact – star Aml Ameen […]
Keyframe 125 – The Hokage of Middle Management
Anime is serious business (allegedly), and as if to highlight this point, Tucky joins fellow anime/animation nerd Producer Rob for an extended conversation about the trials and tribulations of voice acting, the future of the U.S. dub of One Piece, and what could be done to ensure the successful future […]
S15E27 – A Terrifying Morass of Eyes and Dog Heads
The Geek Show returns for its fortnightly turn on the see-saw of science and technology news, so join Graham and Producer Rob as try to take over the playground. So what’s in store for everyone this week? Well, apparently WordPress have decided to kick Alex Jones’ Infowars when its down, […]
4-Panel Vol. 2, Issue 2 – The Fantastic Four in the MCU?
All-new (yet still somehow same-old), 4-Panel returns and this week Comic’s Sage Andrew joins Producer Rob to continue their discussion from the previous episode, but this time the focus is on The Fantastic Four. What will the MCU version look like, when could Marvel’s first family finally fight alongside the […]
Cinema Eclectica 173 – “On the Bigotry Hotline”
Graham and Sarah are in high spirits this week, which is good because the world’s home entertainment companies trying to bring everyone down. While Sarah tackles grooming in Eureka Video’s “Allure” and the destruction of the countryside in the BFI’s none-more-BFI documentary “Arcadia”, Graham seems to have the lighter option […]