Tag Archives: Being Human

Smokin’ out the facts on getting your story straight

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

The thing I was bothered most about while re-watching Alien recently was how, in the middle of space, on a ship with finite resources and processed oxygen, people could casually sit around smoking cigarettes. While smoking is legal it’s not sensible and MOST ESPECIALLY IN … Continue reading →

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On Being (Even More) Human

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

I’m troubled by my empathy for John Mitchell. Vampire. Programs like Being Human and Dexter, where the ‘hero’ Dexter Morgan, is also a serial killer, demonstrate the lack of absolutes in life. Or at least present stories in which viewers are manipulated … Continue reading →

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On Being (More) Human

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Previously, I’ve mentioned how fans always want more, and sometimes should be left wanting more (instead of actually getting more and not being happy with it). It won’t shock you to learn I’m a fan of (the UK series) Being Human. … Continue reading →

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Wish me Joss

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Melbourne, City of Literature, is heading into official writerly season, with the Melbourne Writers Festival and this year, for those with an interest/obsession in all things science-fictiony and popcultury Aussie Con 4 . Appearing for MWF (but perhaps  he could … Continue reading →

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