Archive for March, 2011

Speilberg’s Aliens Are Called ‘Skitters’!

Right first things first, maybe this is just funny to people from the UK in particular those from Scotland but in this trailer for Steven Spielberg alien invasion mini-series the attacking extra terrestrials are called ‘Skitters‘. *(spits mouthful of grog over computer screen)* This word probably doesn’t have the same hilarious effect it will have [...]

Crazy German In Woods Invents Machete Slingshot.

Headline says it all really. Taking nothing away from this gent his skills at putting slingshots together is impressive, but a slingshot that fires a machete? How long do you have to be left alone in the woods to think that one up? Jörg Sprave is an accomplished slingshot maker, just briefly glancing over his [...]

Fantastic Star Trek T-Shirt.

This brilliant Star Trek tribute t-shirt was created by a very talented individual simply known as heartjack and is available to buy on Tee Fury right this instant. According to the shirt’s creator: ‘Man’s Ruin’ is a classic old school tattoo, warning sailors of the dangers awaiting them on shore. It just seemed natural that [...]

Firefighters Are A Special Breed.

We would just like to raise a mug of grog to every firefighter out there. A good friend of the crew has successfully managed to land himself a job with the fire service after a very lengthy wait. In honour of his stamina and good fortune we’ve managed to track down a glorious tribute video [...]

Burnistoun Is Back.

Right now British TV is seriously lacking in anything even remotely funny but like Omar Sharif on that  camel in Lawrence Of Arabia, Scottish sketch show Burnistoun is slowly coming into view over the barren comedy desert horizon…as we stand in the unfunny sand…waiting for it’s arrival…so that it can… *(Points at imaginary squirrel in [...]

Ripe For A Remake #1: Simon & Simon.

This here’s a new feature aboard our fine Internet faring vessel, where the crew cherry pick an old movie or TV series which they think would be perfect for a remake. This week we look at the 80s classic Simon & Simon. Starring Gerald McRaney (Jericho, One Tree Hill, the A-Team remake) and Jameson Parker, [...]

Avast! I Saw The Devil Trailer.

We’ve known about this film for some time and we’re counting down the days until we can land a copy and bring it aboard. This Korean noir revenge story centres around the horrific murders of a series of young women committed by a psychopathic killer played by Choi Min Sik, (Oldboy). His latest victim happens [...]