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90 YEARS AGO this year a new King was crowned and changed cinema forever. I’m watching the making of the original King Kong which Peter Jackson famously remade as King Kong nearly 18 years ago now. Jackson says the story of King Kong (1933) is a “story of many unsung heroes”. The film not onlyContinue reading “King Kong 90 Years Later”

So I recently finished Sara Paretsky’s debut novel, Indemnity Only, book one of the Vi I “don’t call me Vicki!” Wars hawaii novels…which is another book I’ve kept old of for years and finally gotten round to reading! It was a blast and a great debut. Even though it was written in 1982 it feltContinue reading “V. I. Warshawski reaches 40!”

The Avengers never formed…! Captain America was never found in the Ice! Thor was an atheist, Tony Starks father an illegal arms dealer…! What happened and when? The world is a distorted reflection of the true reality but worry not because Nighthawk, Hyperion and Power Princess of the Squadron Supreme of America are there toContinue reading “Heroes Reborn! Or…the Squadron Supreme D.C.’s Heroes vs the Villainous Avengers!”

Hi guys, long time no chat! Well I’ve been very undisciplined and this book took me a long time to concentrate on and finish! But I did this week and that’s not a bad thing, Rob Grant’s Colony is one of the funniest and original books I’ve read! Grant is the co-creator and one ofContinue reading “Rob Grant’s Colony”

Live Every Minute to the End Next up in my huge backlog of reading…the @marvel mini-series One Month to Live. Downtrodden husband and adoptive father Dennis Sykes acquires superpowers in a freak accident which also reveals he has advanced cancer, and each time he uses his powers the cancer spreads. Given one month to liveContinue reading “Marvel’s One Month To Live”

Marvel Cannibal Hoardes! I just finished reading the exceptional Marvel Universe vs The Punisher by Johnathon Maberry and Goran Parlov. And loved it. This also goes partway to show how far behind I’m on my reading because this came out in 2010 published by, of course , @marvel . It’s a short tight well craftedContinue reading “Marvel Universe vs The Punisher”

Something to BINGE! One of the best modern tv shows I’ve seen, and a personal favourite of mine, is Sherlock! It’s a phenomenal modern update of Sherlock Holmes set in contemporary 21st century London and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. It’s created and written by Steven Moffat abs Mark Gatiss who write every episodeContinue reading “Sherlocked”

One such writer whom until 2019, when I made my self this vow, is the famous Ray Bradbury! Can you believe I’d never read his stories until my late thirties? So I looked up a few of his books and collections, got some and I’ve started enjoying his work. I’ve read the Martian Chronicles whichContinue reading “Ray Bradbury”

Just a quick post to show you something I’m very excited about readers! Admittedly it is a fan made trailer but it’s pretty good and has me excited for the eventual real thing!!