Of all the current global heads of state, who's your top hugger? Mine would probably be Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, but I hear word Barry's been burning up the charts with his cuddling, so really it's anyone's race. In any event, we have just reached your sanctioned procrastination … [Read more...]
Think you’ve got problems? Consult the Gandalf Problem Solving Flowchart
I've got 99 problems, but destroying The Ring or saving Middle-Earth ain't one. To be honest, life seems pretty simple when you compare it to Gandalf's. He should be relaxing and enjoying his wizard retirement; putting his feet up and swapping war stories with Elrond. Instead, he has to traipse … [Read more...]
Ten movies that will make you feel old
Another year ends, and many of us will be spending time reflecting on all the things we've done in 2012, all the lessons we've learned, what we're planning for 2013... Actually, I'm not doing any of that. I'm making lists of movies that make me feel really, really old. … [Read more...]
Five of the biggest Must-See Films this Winter
The nights are becoming longer. The days are cold and depressing. Winter is in the air. So what better way to ignore all of that than going to the cinema? I've taken a peek at what's heading towards the silver screen in the next few weeks, and picked some favourites especially for the readers of … [Read more...]
The Hobbits get their own plane
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be hitting cinemas next month. We're massively excited quite excited about seeing Martin Freeman in the role of Bilbo Baggins, and seeing where Lord Of The Rings all began. We're even more excited after seeing Air New Zealand's special edition Hobbit plane. As … [Read more...]
LEGO’s Lord of the Rings collection
LEGO was my favourite toy as a child. And, well, if I had no family, no job and I still had all my toys, it would be my favourite toy now. Which brings me to the new Lord of the Rings LEGO sets. Combining Star Wars with LEGO was a master-stroke, but this takes it a step further for me. The … [Read more...]
The Hobbit new scroll artwork!
Hot off the press is this extended banner for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in cinemas this December (click for bigger version). They're calling it "The Scroll" and it tells the film's story through some set piece stills. It's our first look at Beorn, the "skin changer", more of Gollum's cave … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
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