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Writer and editor of Pop Verse. Co-host of Breaking the Glass Slipper. My special interests include publishing, creative writing, and geekery.

Elysium

Neill Blomkamp’s debut feature film, District 9, was a complete surprise. It was refreshingly brilliant – a smart, well-made sci-fi that did well with both critics and the box office. District 9 gave me hope that sci-fi at the cinema ...

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The Spy Game: Spies, lies, and legends

According to The Guardian, one reason they had to destroy the hard drives with information from whistleblower Snowden is because British Intelligence Officers felt that people could spy on their office using lasers. Yep, that’s right. I was reading the ...

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The Acquirers: Only one careful owner

Only one careful owner For Sale: One Cargo Truck, only one careful Nazi Owner. 1936 registration. Some minor cosmetic damage (bullet holes), full service history. Would make excellent first car for a teenager. Room for 6 storm-troopers plus equipment. Curious ...

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The Lifeguard

*Spoiler free review* It might not seem like a big deal to those who have already been there, done that… but this year has seen me hit the wrong side of 25. As if being a quarter of a century ...

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The Acquirers: Norf Africa!

Norf Africa! Eagle eyed readers may have noticed Al has turned up in another comic (see its not just Marvel that can do universe building) and once again we have a face palm. (Maybe we should start an Acquirers drinking game?) ...

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