How to haggle in Hong Kong
05/11/2013
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 […]
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]
The legend of London’s Docklands
05/09/2013
There is no better illustration of the English “Keep Calm and Carry On” ideology than at the Docklands Museum in East London. It tells the […]
Starlog magazine saved my life
21/07/2013
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 […]
Ship shape at the Mary Rose Museum
25/06/2013
Over 30 years after the complex operation to raise the 16th Century warship Mary Rose from the Solent seabed, restoration has almost been completed and […]
The complexity of Star Trek cosplay
20/10/2012
Back in April of 2012, while I was still living in the Middle East, I heard that London would be playing host to a sizeable […]
Lance Henriksen interview
30/09/2012
The role of Bishop in Aliens really brought Lance Henriksen to popular attention. He has appeared in a number of cult movies and TV series […]
Absurdity at the Oman border
10/05/2012
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 […]
At.mosphere restaurant, Dubai
29/01/2012
Exactly a year ago, I wrote about the opening of the world’s highest restaurant, the absurdly-spelt At.mosphere located on the 122rd floor of the Burj […]
10 top macabre movie mutilations
10/01/2010
Arguably one of the best horror movies around, John Carpenter’s The Thing is soon to get a sequel – or rather a prequel. In honour […]
