When I was just 8 years old, my Dad took me to see a little-known film called Star Wars. I was mesmerised by its amazing dynamic awesomeness. All the characters were so full of life and natural, and none so natural than a 7 foot tall big hairy […]
Well, after the disappointment of Episode 8, I didn’t expect to be this excited by the trailer for Episode 9, but hats off to Disney JJ and KK for at least getting me champing at the bit for the final part of the Skywalker saga. Aside from a […]
John Quarmby was an understated actor but was most famous for his role as Mr Carnegie, the Health Inspector in the Fawlty Towers episode “Basil the Rat”. His comic timing as he stared blankly at the rat as it, too, stared blankly at him. John Quarmby was born […]
Nadja Regin appeared in two Bond films, From Russia With Love as the lonely girlfriend of MI6 station boss Ali Kerim Bey and as Bonita the dancer who sets a Honey-trap for bond in the pre-credits sequence of Goldfinger. In later years she would reflect on the roles; […]
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is 71, Yes The Terminator himself is now that same age as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. He always said he would be back, but now surely the great glazed Austrian ham is taking the Vista, baby! Is the world ready for an antique, bearded Terminator? […]
It was very rare for an actor to acquire the accolade to be part of more than one film franchise, nowadays it’s a lot easier, but back in the 60’s and 70’s it was a testament to an actor’s respect by his peers to be in not just […]
It was mentioned way back in January 2018 by Greg Berlanti, the creator and executive producer of Supergirl, that there was a lack of representation, in the Arrowverse, of a transgender character. In May 2018, a casting call went out for a transgender actress in her early 20’s […]
In 1985 the production of ‘Doctor Who’ was suspended for a year and rumours were circulating that the long running show would be cancelled. In response to this news songwriters and Whovian’s Ian Levine, who had also acted as a continuity adviser for the show, and Fiachra Trench, […]
In July 1991, Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break arrived at the cinema and clashed with Terminator 2: Judgment Day‘s (directed by Bigelow’s then husband, James Cameron). Whilst Terminator 2 would dominate, Point Break more than held its own, with a budget of $24 million, the film went on to […]
QP Unleashed takes a look at the phenomenon that is Fortnite…
Robert Zemeckis 2004 film ‘The Polar Express’ was in the main panned by critics on release and was not as successful as distributors Warner Brothers would have liked. It has since garnered a cult following and is a mainstay of the Christmas TV listings. Based on Chris Van […]
If you read my TLJ review on Cult Faction a while back, you’ll already know I hated it with a passion and Solo has also already been reviewed on Cult Faction so why another article on it? Well with the Bluray about to drop and the heat dying […]
It’s well documented that Nintendo’s Gameboy Advance is one of the most hackable consoles ever produced. With the right knowledge you could hack the console to run through an N64, act like an Etch-a-Sketch, advanced sewing machines, fish sonar, or even connect to the web. It wasn’t until […]
It’s true, up until a couple of days ago, I didn’t know who Harlan Ellison was. I routinely check the “Recent Deaths” page on Wikipedia, not due to some morbid fascination but more to set a web surf going, something like “Oh that actor who was in that […]
A long time ago, in a Galaxy far, far away…… That sight is what greeted this 8-year-old lad as he sat in awe of the huge screen in front of him in a slightly empty cinema in 1977. The orchestral score that followed it a moment after meant, […]
Over the course of the history of the internet, now and then, someone has raised their head above the parapet and voiced the dangerous opinion that Blade Runner is an overrated film. This is followed by a tirade of abuse, accusing the naysayer of not understanding the true […]
Once a ‘Doctor’ always a ‘Doctor’, but as Christopher Eccleston is more than happy to tell you they have also done other things. Here are my recommendations on where else to see your favourite ‘Doctor’s’. William Hartnell: Brighton Rock (1948) Chosen more for its classic film status than […]
Reboots, spin-offs, and sequels all have a tendency to be judged quicker than fresh material, due to the reputation of the original looming in the back of the mind. This was especially the case for MTV’s series, Scream. However, Scream was a pleasant surprise full of intrigue, a […]
This April 7th ‘The Grand Hotel’ will become a haven for the nerdy as it hosts this year’s ‘Brighton Beach Comic Con’. Guest will include ‘Buck Rogers’ Gil Gerrard and ‘Primeval’s’ Andrew Lee Potts; there will also be a trio of ‘Power Rangers’ with Erin Cahill, Jason Faunt […]
With the exception of series 1 and 10 every season of Doctor Who has that one episode the fans don’t want to talk about. You know, watch once and then never revisit and only mentioned when complained about in forums or when someone writes a witty article twelve […]
