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Book Review: Doctor Who – The Target Collection (2022)
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Book Review: Doctor Who – The Target Collection (2022)

Posted on Jul 14, 2022 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

Four more classic Doctor Who adventures get the Target treatment… Continue reading →

Review: The Art of The Batman by James Field [Abrams Books]
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Review: The Art of The Batman by James Field [Abrams Books]

Posted on Jun 15, 2022 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

A fine collaboration and exploration of the outstanding production work for The Batman Continue reading →

Review: Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods [Folio Society]
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Review: Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods [Folio Society]

Posted on Jun 14, 2022 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

With an exquisite aesthetic from the Folio Society, Bryson’s iconic books gets a wonderful special edition that’s perfect for any travel-writing admirers. Continue reading →

The Folio Society launch a stunning limited edition The Lord of the Rings with Artwork by Alan Lee
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The Folio Society launch a stunning limited edition The Lord of the Rings with Artwork by Alan Lee

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

An exceptional release from the Folio Society Continue reading →

Gift Guide 2021: Mysteries of Cinema – Movies and Imagination by Peter Conrad [Review]
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Gift Guide 2021: Mysteries of Cinema – Movies and Imagination by Peter Conrad [Review]

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Extensive, insightful, educational and one that’ll last you through film for years. Continue reading →

Gift Guide 2021: Fun City Cinema – New York City and the Movies that Made It by Jason Bailey [Review]
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Gift Guide 2021: Fun City Cinema – New York City and the Movies that Made It by Jason Bailey [Review]

Posted on Dec 5, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Bailey’s book celebrates, and reflects, on seemingly every moment in its iconic history. Continue reading →

Gift Guide 2021: Amy Winehouse Beyond Black – Curated by Naomi Parry [Review]
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Gift Guide 2021: Amy Winehouse Beyond Black – Curated by Naomi Parry [Review]

Posted on Dec 3, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

A great tribute but, just as importantly, a faithful one that’s full of memories and personal insight. Continue reading →

Awesome new book You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead was Brought to Life, by Clark Collis, is must-have!
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Awesome new book You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead was Brought to Life, by Clark Collis, is must-have!

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

This looks excellent, find out more on You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead was Brought to Life! Continue reading →

Doctor Who: The Essential Terrance Dicks (Vol. 1 and 2) review
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Doctor Who: The Essential Terrance Dicks (Vol. 1 and 2) review

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 by Pete Messum • Leave a comment

A wonderful collection of stories celebrating the works of the legendary Doctor Who writer, Terrance Dicks. Continue reading →

The Folio Society bring back Isaac Asimov’s The Foundation Trilogy, to get us ready for the new Apple TV series ‘Foundation’ starring Jared Harris
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The Folio Society bring back Isaac Asimov’s The Foundation Trilogy, to get us ready for the new Apple TV series ‘Foundation’ starring Jared Harris

Posted on Jul 25, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • 1 Comment

The Folio Society are bringing back Isaac Asimov’s The Foundation Trilogy by popular demand! Here’s more… Continue reading →

Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black, from Thames and Hudson, to offer an evocative, visual celebration of her life – Here’s all the info!
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Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black, from Thames and Hudson, to offer an evocative, visual celebration of her life – Here’s all the info!

Posted on Jul 21, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Featuring stories and anecdotes from a wide range of characters connected to Amy, it’s released on 14 September from Thames & Hudson. Continue reading →

When bad things happen to good people – Midsommar and The Garfield Conspiracy
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When bad things happen to good people – Midsommar and The Garfield Conspiracy

Posted on Jul 16, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • 1 Comment

The Garfield Conspiracy by Owen Dwyer, the first release from Ely’s Arch, the new fiction imprint of Liberties Press, is available for pre-order now, and released on 7 September. Continue reading →

The six shortlisted books for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2021 are…
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The six shortlisted books for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2021 are…

Posted on Jun 15, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

The six authors shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year are unveiled… Continue reading →

Thomasin McKenzie, Sian Clifford and James McArdle set for Life After Life, the adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s novel
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Thomasin McKenzie, Sian Clifford and James McArdle set for Life After Life, the adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s novel

Posted on Apr 21, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Kate Atkinson’s celebrated novel Life After Life is coming to the BBC, with a stellar cast announced! Continue reading →

Book Review: Doctor Who – The Target Collection (2021)
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Book Review: Doctor Who – The Target Collection (2021)

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

Seven Classic Doctor Who stories get the Target treatment. Check out our verdict… Continue reading →

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