replete with games, movies, books, and other guilty pleasures.
A Brief History of Time
I found the 1988 first edition of A Brief History of Time at a used book shop while on holiday, and spent some days on the beach absorbed in it. Although the concepts in the book have been around for years now, it was interesting to read Hawking’s take on the history of science and human thought. He lost me a bit when he started to get int . . .
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Ghostbusters hit the screens when I was a pre-teen, and instantly became one of my all-time favourite films. Now, when I first heard about Ghostbusters: The Video Game, I wasn’t sure what to think — movie-related games are rarely very good. But when it was said that Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis would be penning the script t . . .
Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
I remember getting in trouble in my highschool library for laughing so uncontrollably while reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The earlier books in the series are better than the later ones — but if you’re intelligent, enjoy science fiction, and are looking for something light and funny, this is the se . . .
I adored my 64, my Commodore 64
When I was a kid, the whole personal computer phenomenon was just beginning to arrive on the scene. I was fascinated by computers, and when the Commodore 64 eventually came down in price, my parents bought us one.
After that, it was difficult to part me from my beloved Commodore 64. I played with it, hacked it, and programmed it (we used to . . .
King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
A surprisingly entertaining documentary considering the subject matter. Later investigation reveals that maybe the producers fudged the truth a bit, but it’s hard to argue when their version of the story is so much more fun to watch. It’s less about video games and high scores than it is about being an outsider who is try . . .
On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore
This history of Commodore is so much more fascinating than you might think; the personalities, clashes, and little-known facts kept me turning the pages. As a Commodore fan, I always wondered, “what went wrong?” — and this book answers that, revealing the internal politics and decision making of one of the true p . . .
Princess Bride
An infinitely rewatchable timeless classic. Mandy Patinkin steals the show as Inigo Montoya. You killed his father. Prepare to die.
Part of me always wondered if the title was supposed to be “The Princeless Bride”.
5 stars (out of 5)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The film that had the most influence on my grades in high school. Save Ferris!
5 stars (out of 5)
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters came out when I was a pre-teen, and is definitely one of my all-time faves. Wouldn’t it be awesome to see this re-done with computer-generated special effects? It could make millions all over again.
5 stars (out of 5)