HERE’S JOHNNY!

Joni

The Shining (1980) is undoubtably a masterpiece of a movie. Based on Stephen King's dark and twisted 1977 novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick in his prime and with Jack Nicholson at his menacing best, it's a complete thrill-ride, a rush, utterly enthr

CLASSIC SIMPSONS – SEASONS 2 TO 8

Joni

How can we possibly have a website about pop culture without talking about The Simpsons. We're talking Classic Simpsons. Arguably they had an impact on the 90's like The Beatles did on the 60's. A mark of their success could be measured on marketing,

TOP 10 SNES GAMES

Joni

It's high-time we put a new Top 10 list on this website, it's just crying out for one and it's down to me to decide on a theme, so as I'm currently going through a phase of reliving my youth through stockpiling retro video games I've decided to publ...

MARK TATULLI: THE INTERVIEW

Joni

With the release of his new book "Short & Skinny" we had the chance to interview Mark Tatulli, a man who is very talented with a pen in his hand. He first came to our attention via his brilliantly dark comic strip Liō but with a career which incl

READY PLAYER ONE

Joni

Have you seen it yet? I wasn't in a rush to but events transpired that I ended up seeing it twice within a week. A rare thing these days, but no regrets because it's a romp! Definitely one for a younger audience, albeit not too young - The Shining cr...

COMIC BOOK MOVIES LEAGUE TABLE

It's a debate for the ages, one which will never truly be decided, but we're gonna have a stab at doing so in the fairest way possible - which is the best modern day comic book movie? We all know it's The Dark Knight, but how to justify such a thing?...

FILM SCENES THAT AFFECTED ME AS A CHILD AND STILL DO

Joni

There are many films that we have shared as an audience but go on to stick with us on a personal level throughout our lives. Something that when you see it parodied, intentionally or unintentionally, you instantly think of the original and you can pr...

LIVE REVIEW: FUTURE BODIES

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We were lucky enough to be invited along to the press night for Future Bodies this week, a play which is part of the Manchester Science Festival and running at HOME Theatre from Fri 28 Sep 2018 – Sat 13 Oct 2018. The tagline is... The future is comi

TOP 10 SEGA MEGA DRIVE GAMES

Joni

Whassssssssssuuuuuppp! Wait, what? We have to go even further back? Ok, well I can't quite find an advertising slogan to greet you with from the early 90's but yes it's time for us to delve right into nostalgia as we proudly present you our combined ...

THE MATRIX: WHAT WENT WRONG?

Joni

What went wrong with The Matrix sequels? First of all, what went right? Well the freeway chase, as long as it is, is fantastic. Very cool idea with the apparating twins too which played out some awesome scenes. As unreal as it felt that you...