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#1186
Off Topic / Re: Your Last Meal..........
12 November, 2013, 03:24:38 PM
Tesco's Milligatawny Soup
#1187
Off Topic / Re: 'Superheroes' nab attacker in Tesco
12 November, 2013, 03:22:32 PM
I'm just disappointed the headline doesn't read:

"'Smurf' nabs attacker in Musselburgh Tesco"
#1188
Music / Re: What's everyone listening to...?
12 November, 2013, 03:18:44 PM
Today and yesterday I have been listening to The White Stripes album discography.
#1189
General / Re: NOVEMBER ART COMP - SPIN-OFFS
12 November, 2013, 02:58:12 PM
Thanks Link (I assume you are awesoming Voidshaker), Sideshow and CFM  :lol:

I plan to do more entries!  So long as I have the time.
#1190
General / Re: NOVEMBER ART COMP - SPIN-OFFS
12 November, 2013, 01:08:20 PM
VOIDSHAKER



From the marvellous Atavar.
#1191
I absolutely adored Red Dwarf as I was growing up.

The last two series and that mini series for Dave weren't really up to scratch.  I always thought the first two series were the best of the bunch, with 4 and 5 coming in second.
#1192
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 11 November, 2013, 06:00:37 PM
"do you listen to music whilst drawing/writing?"

Yes, but I find it doesn't effect what I am doing.  Sometimes the music runs out and I carry on in silence, but I like to have some sound on in the background.

Lately I've just playing what albums I have of a particular group/artist, all stacked up so I don't have to arse about having to find something each time an album finishes.  Thankfully, gmusicbrowser remembers my playlist and where in the song I paused it.  That's a lovely piece of software, that.
#1193
Film & TV / Science Fiction Television (No Trek, No Who)
11 November, 2013, 06:02:05 PM
Well then.  I have recently been watching the original series of Star Trek and have been finding it interesting.  The Doctor Who special will be airing at some point soon (I'm sure all you know when even if I don't).  Science Fiction on television can admittedly be hit and miss and I think most people would fall back on Trek and Who as safe options.  Especially when asked:

"What good science fiction TV shows are there?

So avoiding the two obvious answers, here are some Sci-Fi shows I have enjoyed in the past (Who is the only recent Sci Fi I've seen, have the stopped making anything decent, I wonder):

Battlestar Gallactica - The re-imagining.  This show was a great journey, very atmospheric with a fantastic beginning which really set the tone.  I really felt the emptiness of space and the desperate nature of their situation.  Some excellent characterisations thrown in and no clear cut villainy and it became a quick favourite.

Stargate Universe - It's Stargate does Battlestar Gallactica.  It can be very hammy in places but this show had two things going for it; Robert Carlyle and immense promise.  Unfortunately it was cancelled and I still have yet to see the last episode, so please no open spoilers if you have seen it.

Babylon 5 - Well, you know why.  Do I really need to explain it?

I may add to my list after I see other peoples suggestions and I am reminded of other things, but I think this is a good start.
#1194
Film & TV / Re: Last movie watched...
11 November, 2013, 05:17:27 PM
Quote from: radiator on 11 November, 2013, 05:12:38 PM
I just don't get why modern films insist on endlessly riffing on bits of previous films in a fashion that basically goes "Remember this, guys!?!?!". I haven't seen Predators, but the likes of Star Trek Into Darkness do this, and all it ever does is remind you of better films. Why do they keep doing it?

I suspect they are afraid of original thought.  It's just a theory at this point.
#1195
Film & TV / Re: Last movie watched...
11 November, 2013, 04:13:03 PM
I've actually managed to catch some of the hype about Gravity.  Especially poster ads describing it as 'film of the year' which for me is generally a kiss of death for the film.

It doesn't look special and I thought it would be pretty much what you said you found it to be, Jack.
#1196
Books & Comics / Do you listen to music whilst reading?
11 November, 2013, 04:10:02 PM
Do you listen to music whilst reading and if so what is the best reading music?

I used to put some music on whilst reading but in more recent years I much prefer reading in total silence.  I think as I've been getting older I have begun to appreciate quiet a lot more.
#1197
Film & TV / Favourite Film and TV Soundtracks?
11 November, 2013, 04:08:33 PM
Threads subject says it all.  What are you favourite Film and TV soundtracks.

I personally think there are some great Film and TV soundtracks, but the Ghost in the Shell soundtrack has always had this strange effect on me.

Especially these scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYVbQ-GQTxQ

oOooOOoo chills :D
#1198
Games / Favourite Game Soundtracks
11 November, 2013, 04:05:28 PM
Some games have iconic soundtracks, some have beautiful scores.  What are your favourites?

For me, I love the final fantasy scores.  IX in particular.  The Zelda scores are always a delight with the original music being very iconic to the wonderful sounds of Ocarina of Time.  From the Amiga days there are the fabulous Pinball Dreams and Fantasy games, Speedball 2 and a particular favourite of mine, Hybris.

Some more recent contenders would be the soundtracks would be from Okami and Muramasa: The Demon Blade, the latter of which seems to - at times - combine heavy metal with traditional Japanese music.
#1199
Website and Forum / Re: General Chat Section
11 November, 2013, 04:01:01 PM
Just seems a little odd to me that music is neglected its own little section, but OK.

Time to start up some category relevant music threads, methinks!
#1200
Website and Forum / General Chat Section
11 November, 2013, 12:54:18 PM
I don't know whether this has been bought up before but why does the General Chat section have 'Film & TV', 'Books & Comics' and 'Games' but not 'Music'?

Did there use to be a 'Music' section that became so divisive and so heated that it nearly exploded the forum?  Is everyone's taste so bad that it would only serve as a shame parade?  Do people on the forum simply not listen to music?  Was it just forgotten?