Predator Badlands was a blast. Loved the world building, great action and dark humour. Ella Fanning is incredible. Different vibe to other films in the franchise but that’s a compliment in this case. #movies

I’m into the next ep of Dispatch (after the prologue) and I am loving it. Great story, meaningful choices. So immersive, I am really enjoying levelling up my team of Z-lister ex-villains. #gaming #PS5 #dispatch

Loved ep1 of Dispatch. Reminds me of Invincible sort of mixed with a really high end version of Dragon’s Lair (that’s re: the quicktime events). Animation and story both top notch. #Dispatch #PS5 #gaming

Alrighty then… about to start Dispatch. Heard good things. #PS5 #consoles #gaming

We’re back onto Marvel Champions in a big way. Our current game has Bishop and Magik squaring off against Unas in the Age of Apocalypse expansion. #boardgames #marvel

Watched Tron: Ares. Enjoyed Tron: Ares. Great soundtrack (tho not as good as Daft Punk), the Grid looked awesome and Greta Lee was ace. I could watch her in anything, she’s tremendous. I seem to remember people hating on Tron: Legacy too (which is also overly maligned imo).

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Fourth watch of Superman tonight. Such a good movie. So full of much-needed hope, optimism and human decency. Definitely my go-to feel good film. Also, there’s a dog in a cape. #superman #dccomics #supermanmovie

We returned to Avarax today to lay waste to some filthy xenos scum (aka tyranids). Had great fun with a full eight-person squad.

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I never tire of watching this master piece…

‘It is I, Cato Sicarius. I have returned…’ 😀 My all-time favourite Ultramarine is back. Courage and honour.

So, the four day extended weekend to celebrate my bday has almost come to an end but it’s been awesome. Dinner and a show, Farcry VR and some lovely gifts from my amazing wife Stef. Feeling very grateful, very lucky.

Watched in completely the wrong order but ‘Wrath of Becky’ was a very entertaining, gory and oddly satisfying movie for a rainy afternoon. Apparently there it’s a trilogy.

Stef bought me Split Fiction for my birthday. Love it. Not saying it’s eclectic but I was just in a cyberpunk dystopia then did a side story where I played as an actual sausage. I kid you not.

A good friend of mine once said: ‘writing whilst also having a full time job is like having homework everyday’ and this has never not been true. #iamwriting

Just caught up with the latest episode of Alien Earth… 😳 and also… 😜 iykyk

We’ve had no broadband for the last week or so and have fallen back on our physical media collection for entertainment in the evening. Rewatched Tron Legacy. What a banger that is. Yes, there’s some dodgy CGI but the design, soundtrack and Jeff Bridges channelling the Dude is awesome.

I adored Flow. It didn’t break my heart, it healed it.

Maximum ‘pet engagement’ (also glad of no dialogue…).

Alfred seems intrigued…

Flow has just started and it’s already beautiful. Now I just have to hope I don’t get my heart broken…

Mutant Genesis for Marvel Champions is great. We took Wolverine and Phoenix. We were kicking ass until this happened…

Very 😡. Stef was misled by a Virgin Media sales rep and mis-sold a ‘slimline’ TV box. Can’t record on it (which doesn’t work for us), though we were told it would. Apparently this is a known problem of Virgin misleading customers. We have cancelled and won’t be using them again.

This brings me incredible joy…

Oh no, not Zod. 😟 Terrence Stamp was such a legend and gave one of the best ever super villain portrayals in cinema. Go well sir, rest in peace.

Horror fans are dining well this year with awesome films like Sinners and Weapons but spare some time for Heart Eyes. Irreverent, gory fun that shares some DNA with the Scream franchise. Well worth 90 minutes of your attention. #horror

Stef’s away with her sisters at the mo, so I decided to treat myself to a second viewing of Fantastic Four - First Steps at the cinema. Enjoyed it even more second time around. Solo cinema watching for the win! 😗

Time for a rewatch ahead of season two, suckers…

Well, my mouth is still sore from a wisdom tooth extraction so I’m having some god damn ice cream. So there. (Raspberry ripple, if you’d like to know…)

Loving this review. Thank you! You keep reading em, I’ll keep writing em. Into the fires of war!

We saw Weapons. Disturbing. Great horror movie though. Highly recommend. Will never see kids running with airplane arms the same again…

Saddened to hear off James Tolkan’s passing. I’m sure he was known to most for his roles in Top Gun and Back to the Future but to me he’ll always be Lubic in Masters of the Universe. Rest in peace, fella.

This isn’t really news or anything new. The original X-Men, barring Sir Ian and Sir Patrick, were all relative newcomers and young. I’m all for new talented actors getting an opportunity.

Get in! Well done England. Amazing Lionesses! Heroic. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We loved Fantastic Four - First Steps! 4/4! #FantasticFour #Marvel

Oh my…

I am listening to Michael Giacchino’s amazing score in anticipation of seeing Marvel’s first family. You can hear the wonder and the spirit of endeavour and exploration in every note. #FantasticFour #Marvel

Just announced, a hefty audio collection of novellas featuring works by this humble author and a variety of other talented writers. #HorusHeresy #BlackLibrary

Oft forgotten, this animated movie is still a stone cold hidden gem. #TitanAE

Had a great day’s writing today, surrounded by the beautiful Kew Gardens. Admittedly, not exactly grimdark but nonetheless a breathtaking setting.

They’re gorgeous. There’s a wonderful art book that, amongst other things, explores the title cards called Batman Animated. Think it’s OOP now but well worth looking for.

I see Krypto in both of my dogs… Had a great time with Superman. It’s gonzo in places, channeling some proper Silver Age tonality. So full of hope and decency though. It’ll make you believe good can triumph over evil. Bring it on DC. #Superman #DCStudios

Murder Bot season two… yes please.

Oh yay, they announced it!!

Loving Creature Commandos, by the way. Has a gritty, pulpy feel that I dig.

A brand new Superman movie and new Fantastic Four in the same month… my cup, as they say, runneth over. We shall be seated for both.

‘It’s alive… it’s alive!’ Creature Commandos is finally on Sky Max!

Enjoyed Jurassic Park - Rebirth but decided to watch the original afterwards. It’s magnificent. Spielberg’s direction. That peerless John Williams’ score and when it first hits the main theme. Goosebumps. Still unrivalled in the franchise by a hefty margin.

Fresh from seeing Jurassic Park - Rebirth and we’re keeping it on brand.