Saturday, November 1, 2014

Two Books To Start Your November

If you're looking for some reads to start the month off, there are a few new/recent books out that have gotten some press. One of them is absolutely worth your time, but the other, well...

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Scarjo A Go-Go Episode 14: The Perfect Score, or, "The Crotch Conundrum!"


This week I dissect the not-so-high-scoring The Perfect Score, an MTV teen crime-comedy which unites Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans for the first time. But will it all be undone by a gratuitous crotch shot? There's only one way to find out...

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Doctor Who Season 8 - Theories and Speculation



It’s time. Time for speculation to run rife and theories to spin out of control. Next week the Doctor Who series 8 finale begins in what I can only assume is a two part extravaganza and it looks like it might surprise us all and actually be good. Maybe. I’ve decided to share some of my Doctor Who finale theories which you all and would love to hear some speculation on where you think this season will end up.

Fear not, this is all based entirely on some casting rumours and on how the story has unfolded thus far. I’ve come up with this without looking elsewhere on-line so if there are similar theories, please pass them on.

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StarWTF!? - Episode 2: Garbage Compactor 3263827

StarWTF!? is back with a discussion about Garbage Compactor 3263827. This isn't just ANY garbage compactor... It's the famous Death Star garbage compactor as seen in A New Hope!


There's a lot going on down in Garbage Compactor 3263827, and we're going to get to the bottom of it. (GROSS!)

How did the Dianoga get down there? Why did it start to close? What is a magnetic seal and how does it effect lasers?

Here's Episode 2: Garbage Compactor 3263827. DOWNLOAD LINK

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Doctor Who 8.10 In the Forest of the Night


Doctor Who’s In the Forest of the Night was a mediocre affair to say the least. Depressingly, it kept showing little hints of getting better before getting worse and worse. In the end, what started out as a tense and intriguing drama, fizzled into yet another disappointment.

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The Book Was Better Podcast Episode 101: The Lost Boys (with guest host Courtney Coulson!)

We're back after our post #100 hiatus! And to get the Halloween pumpkin rolling we read the chilling novelization of Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys, in which the vampires aren't just covered in blood but also embroidered denim! And joining me is none other than self-professed vampirologist Courtney Coulson! Cry little sister, thou shall not fall! Plus - I rewrite the epic saxophonist scene! Don't miss it!

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Monday, October 27, 2014

FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for October 27 2014! Miley Cyrus Timez!


This week we report back on our unbelievably crazy experience at the Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour, plus we review the phenomenal jazz-fuelled Whiplash, Brad Pitt in a tank movie Fury, romantic comedy Love, Rosie, and we finally got around to David Fincher's Gone Girl! Force our many opinions into your ears!

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