2000AD, the sci-fi universe you’ve never heard of
10/06/2019
During the 70s, comic book characters in the US were still relatively light and fluffy. Wholesome heroes like Superman and Batman would triumph over evil, […]
One of the best and biggest British exports to the world has been the weekly sci-fi comic 2000AD. To celebrate its 40th birthday later this month, I look at the best stories featuring its star, Judge Dredd.
Set mostly after the Atomic Wars of 2070, the population of the USA is contained within … [continue reading]
Our favorite scream of the silver screen
Making its first appearance in the Star Wars saga in 1977, the so-called 'Wilhelm scream' has become a familiar sound effect in modern movies. Frequently used in situations where someone falls from a great height, or is shot or possibly even blown up, its unique shriek usually reflects the unpleasant … [continue reading]
Often referred to as ‘an exercise in controlled chaos', Hong Kong is a diverse and densely populated city that seems to defy convention. The city centre is packed with people, day and night, while cars and trams tentatively navigate through the heaving crowds. An infinite number of neon signs flash … [continue reading]
Starlog magazine saved my life
My childhood was spent growing up in a quaint, country town on the south coast of England. By far the most important – and the most exciting – event in my 13-year-old life was being paid every month for my weekly paper-round. Not because I enjoyed receiving the veritable fortune of £35 … [continue reading]
This was my first time crossing the border from the United Arab Emirates into neighbouring Oman. The border control itself is like a small shanty town of sorts. There are three run-down, dilapidated huts made from rusty corrugated iron sheets. You enter the first one and it's hot, dusty and … [continue reading]
Top 10 Judge Dredd Stories
01/02/2017
One of the best and biggest British exports to the world has been the weekly sci-fi comic 2000AD. To celebrate its 40th birthday later this […]
My magnum opus on Magnum, P.I.
05/10/2016
From 1980 to 1988, the exploits of Hawaii-based private investigator Thomas Magnum enthralled audiences across the world. A strapping, six-foot, moustached ladies man, he lived […]
Not suffering April Fool’s gladly
02/04/2016
These days, April 2nd regrets are almost as common as the pranks themselves. They come from police forces (in 2013, a Dutch officer’s tweeted joke […]
Who spams the spammers?
01/03/2016
Stories about engaging spammers in witty banter have been popping up once again, possibly sparked off by the release last year of a book called Dot […]
Our favorite scream of the silver screen
04/12/2015
Making its first appearance in the Star Wars saga in 1977, the so-called ‘Wilhelm scream’ has become a familiar sound effect in modern movies. Frequently […]
Why the start to Airwolf still gives me goosebumps
27/08/2015
The 80s was a golden decade for original TV programming. We would drop everything and rush home on Saturday evening just to watch another adventure […]
What if there was no tomorrow..?
03/02/2015
It’s February 2nd, which means only one thing, it’s Groundhog Day. Usually one TV station will show the movie on repeat all day, but have you […]
What if Guy Fawkes had pulled it off?
05/11/2013
November 5th is known in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night. Across the country, firework displays take place to commemorate the failed plot in 1605 […]
