A radio advert describes the symptoms of 3:30itis, a condition that eating the advertiser's soup allegedly cures, thus ( Read more... )

From exp_err, ( behind cut )

I knew I had something more to say about my intention to resume posting, but I couldn't remember it before...

It feels cowardly to keep criticising other people's posts without exposing any of my own thoughts to criticism.
So if I say something that makes you think I'm a dickhead, please flame.

In late December, partly (or perhaps wholly) as the result of a brief conversation with exp_err, I resolved to increase the frequency of my lj entries. That wouldn't have taken much, but I seem to be a little short of my target.

At least two readers should share my delight at the news that a digitally remastered Director's Cut edition of Goodbye Pork Pie is to be released on DVD early next year, with a new stereo soundtrack and 150 minutes of extras that include new interviews and documentaries. Apparently the original soundtrack suffered from being rushed to meet the ( Read more... )

After flicking through ASiF! I was wondering about the definition of "speculative fiction." I know what I think it means, but I don't read much[1] and wouldn't understand the boundaries if you explained them to me ( Read more... )

(Last ep I saw was the latest round of station bombing)

This Gabriel business has gone on too long and, given lack of evidence, looks like it'll keep going.
I was think that what The Bill needs now is a visit from Lord Flashheart.

When I got the Mini, I wondered what role it would take in my life. Would it seem like a friend? A pet? After a while I found that the relationship felt surprisingly like ownership of a car. Shouldn't really have been surprising. Each time I drove it another problem would appear, to be repaired the following weekend. Unfortunately the other ( Read more... )

Just watched most of My Favourite Film on ABC, but I missed the "Fight Club" discussion.

Unfortunately "Amelie" came in at No2 on the national poll, prompting Judith Lucy to tear it to shreds. Margaret Pomeranz's only comment was "I'm with Judith on this one," which seems reasonable, so why did she give it four stars on The Movie ShowSigrid ( Read more... )

Last night I had the satisfying experience of accidentally finding something for sale that I'd have searched for if I'd known it existed (or thought of it). As this occurred during my expedition to obtain a copy of Year's Best Fantasy 5, I would like to thank exp_err for the inspiration.