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Marvel Movies and the 21st Century

Marvel films are like buses – for a while it’s all quiet on the western front, and then the next thing you know they’re announcing a string of releases spanning from now until 2021. Not that they’re short of inspiration – Marvel is one of the biggest character based entertainment...

Twenty-Five Years Of MST3K

It’s hard to imagine that Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K to those in the know) has been with us for 25 years. Starting with very humble roots as a cable-access show on Minneapolis’ KTMA and blossoming into a decade-long series on both Comedy Central and later the Sci-Fi Network and...

After Death - Protecting Your Digital Legacy

People often consider and put plans in place for what would happen to their assets and fortunes when they die, but they very rarely consider what would happen to their digital legacy. With more and more of us living our lives online, connecting on social media sites such as Facebook...

Exploring The Possibilities of 3D Projectors

Thanks to new breakthroughs in technology and affordability, video projectors are now considered an excellent alternative to HD TV’s, especially for those that want to enjoy a movie-theater experience in the comfort of their homes. 3D projection technology is nothing new. However, 3D projection has always been expensive and clunky...

More John Carpenter— Gangs, Eyes, Coroners and Stacy Keach's Hair

It’s been a good couple of years for John Carpenter, the “Master Of Horror,” on Blu-Ray, with remastered special editions of titles ranging from 1974’s student-film-turned-feature Dark Star through the iconic Halloween all the way up to later high-water marks such as Prince Of Darkness and They Live. When boutique...

Top Five Portable Gaming Consoles

If there’s an avid gamer in your family this Christmas, how about a portable console as a gift? Here’s a look at the top five – and a word of advice about other ways to play games on the movie. #5: Archos Gamepad The Gamepad is a cheap way into...

Gadget Guide

Embrace your inner geek with this rundown of some of the best gadgets on the market. Christmas is just around the corner, so pick your favourites and try and persuade someone to buy them for you. Or, you know, buy them for someone else... Doctor Who is fifty! If you...

Hollywood's Greatest Assassins

Whether they’re gunning down villains on the side of good, or hiring out their killer skills to questionable characters, assassins have always made for entertaining viewing. Their lack of morals and murderous talents have captivated audiences and left viewers staring down the barrel of a gun, not knowing which way...

Best Online Games In 2013

2013 isn’t over yet, and already the year has produced a number of memorable online games that have captured the imagination and provided countless hours of entertainment to both dedicated gamers and more casual players. Online gaming is no longer the sole domain of PC users, and players are increasingly...

Movie Stars As Card Sharks

With the end of the recent World Series of Poker still fresh in mind, it's amazing to look at how popular gambling has become in our culture. Hollywood is certainly no exception. Some celebrities seem to have all the luck, like Paris Hilton who won 30,000 dollars in a casino...