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Russell Brand's Biggest Crime
An examination of Russell Brand, his public persona, career and the controversies that have shaped public perceptions of one of Britain's most recognisable entertainers.
Mental Ramblings
6 days ago1 min read


Doctor Who: Version Control Part 1, Casting
Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor returns in Version Control, my Doctor Who pitch. Part 1 of 9: why he is the only choice.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Oct 253 min read


Five Stars, Would Be Sectioned Again
A trawl through a psychiatric hospital’s Google reviews: pills, brainwashing, a Local Guide with 344 photos and a five-star peri peri burger in Reading.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Oct 162 min read


A new fetish
Peacemaker, the DCEU and a nine-millionth rewatch of Do Ya Wanna Taste It? reveal an unnatural fascination with the woman in the crash helmet.
MIguel & Clive
Sep 281 min read


Globalise the Intifada Tonight
While everyone else hates AI, Kunt and the Gang's Kuntwork is embracing it — and I'm all for it.
MIguel & Clive
Sep 261 min read


I Feel Ya Dawg
Seven plays in one night in Texas. A Direct Energy ad nearly drove me to murder. A World Cup trip rant, with one sunburnt testicle.
Mental Ramblings
Sep 242 min read


Hooks For Hands IV: The Quest for Bobotie
Hooks For Hands IV: Celeb MasterChef, a ruined Bobotie and Gran phoning from Uncle Phil's to watch Strictly.
Mental Ramblings
Sep 193 min read


Ovary Action?
A pun, a remote control, a black eye, and a new single relationship status. In that exact order.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Sep 181 min read


The Reckoning
Kunt & The Gang, Rolf Harris, and Noel Edmonds walk into a post. A musical summary of accountability. Giles Brandreth.
Mental Ramblings
Sep 151 min read


Hope For The Hopeless
I stayed at the Wandsworth Premier Inn the week a geezer escaped from the nick. Breakfast at McDonald's the next morning went almost to plan.
MIguel & Clive
Sep 103 min read


Thanks for everything Del Boy
Derek Chisora came from Zimbabwe, took a beating for 12 rounds every time, and never dodged anyone. A proper farewell to Del Boy.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Apr 41 min read
Where is the twat?
Danny Dyer's landmark Brexit analysis, set to music. David Cameron is a twat. The case is made comprehensively.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Oh
The scene. Viggo finds out what his son did. The look on his face says everything. John Wick.
MIguel & Clive
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Everything is possible but nothing is real
A post built around Living Colour's video for Type.
MIguel & Clive
Feb 2, 20241 min read


We do what we like and we like what we do
A quick nod to Andrew W.K.'s 'Party Hard' — the anthem for doing what you like and liking what you do. No explanation needed.
MIguel & Clive
Dec 31, 20231 min read


Sausage Nigels
The scene from Crank where Chev Chelios steals a dog shock collar from a pair of sausage nigels and puts it on himself. TV & Film.
MIguel & Clive
Dec 14, 20231 min read


despite all my rage
Bullet With Butterfly Wings by The Smashing Pumpkins. Despite all my rage.
Mental Ramblings
Dec 6, 20231 min read


PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME NOW!
A Duran Duran video, embedded here because some tunes need no introduction. Please, please tell me now.
MIguel & Clive
Dec 3, 20231 min read


And You Are?
A Red Dwarf scene where Kryten unloads on Rimmer, aka Captain Bollocks.
Sir Antony Rubs-Talbot
Nov 22, 20231 min read


No idea why I'm posting this
No idea. Something to do with MasterChef. A link is provided for those who want more. That is all.
Mental Ramblings
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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