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Jane Austen Mashup
I pointed out Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in the tumblelog the other day, and at the time I thought it was possibly the best idea ever. If Variety isn’t mistaken (and how I hope they aren’t) then Elton John’s production company may actually have come up with an even better adaptation. Pride and Predator. […]
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Letters From America: Welcome to the 21st Century
originally sent on 24th February 2004— It’s finally happened. Today, my Robotic Housemaid arrived. OK, so unlike the robots we were promised in the 1950s it doesn’t do the dishes or make cocktails, but the Roomba is a fully-mechanised robot vacuum cleaner. It’s about the size of a large dinner plate, and approximately four inches […]
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I am an oppressor
I’m just back from having a read over at the Guardian of Julie Bindel’s latest rant. Here’s a quick summary: Lesbianism can (and should) be a political choice All men are evil Now, number one on that list, I happen to agree with. At least the “can” part. Seems like a bit of a strange […]
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Letters From America: Good News For Comedy Fans
originally sent on the 19th February, 2004the original URL now gives no information; replaced with the copy referenced at http://www.dibbukbox.com/— My name was not picked out of the hat this week. I shall return each weekuntil they damn well do. In the meantime, why not draw up a seat closer to the fire – yes […]
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Dear John
Paying a reader to give you notes on your script is like paying a prostitute to give you notes on your sexual technique. Yes, they’re a professional.Yes, they’re good at what they do.And yes, if you’re just starting out there’s a case to be made that advice from someone who’s been around the blocks a […]
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A mere 12 out of 30
I-Spot Guide to the worst films ever. I honestly thought I’d get more than that. Catwoman’s on the shelf at home. That’ll help.
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Good and Bad
Memed by the delightful Lara to answer the following question: “When it comes to writing, what do you know you’re good at, and what aspect of writing are you worst at? (Procrastination is not permitted as either part of the answer.)” What do I know I’m good at? Nothing, for sure yet. I’m still moving […]
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Four Year Mission…
As previously mentioned, the quest to watch Doctor Who from beginning to end starts tomorrow, with “An Unearthly Child“. Oh, and we made a mistake with the previous calculation. At two hours a week, it’ll take a nudge under four years. If you want to join in, there’s a mailing list. Just email doctor.who.mission+subscribe@fatpigeons.com, and […]
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Extended Run
Thanks to some excellent reviews and sold-out shows, I’m pleased to be able to say that A Christmas Carol has been extended through to the 11th January. Hoorah! Merry Christmas! God bless us, every one!
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it…
I blame Paul Cornell. On a panel at Eastercon this year, he said that he was about to commence once more the task that every true Doctor Who fan should complete at least once in their lifetime. (A secular hajj, if you will.) And that’s to watch every broadcast episode of Doctor Who.In order.From the […]