Part 1: Red Phones and Exploded Views The first thing I hear when I think of Neon Genesis Evangelion is the sound of cicadas in a quiet Tokyo-3 afternoon. Shinji is trying to phone his dad on a pay phone but just can’t get through. For me, this is one of the most impactful moments … Continue reading Red Phones and Exploded Views | Taking a good look at Neon Genesis Evangelion and Thunderbirds
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An XLR856 Production | Reviewing my old games on Sploder
The recent demise of Adobe Flash got me reminiscing about the golden age of Flash games that many of us grew up with. Some of my favourites were Ragdoll Avalanche, Line Racer, The Impossible Quiz, Powder Game and to lesser extent Planet Simulator – there was also Tanks and many others. It seemed the game … Continue reading An XLR856 Production | Reviewing my old games on Sploder
Heaven Sent | Going through my favourite episode of Doctor Who
Please do not read this unless you have watched Doctor Who Series 9, Episode 11: ‘Heaven Sent’. It is a real treat to watch, and you will be doing yourself a massive disservice by not experiencing uninfluenced for the first time. If you’re not bothered, please read on. As I’m writing this, I’m watching Heaven … Continue reading Heaven Sent | Going through my favourite episode of Doctor Who

