Here it is, true believers, the spoiler-filled rundown of the mid-season cliffhanger of Battlestar Galactica’s final season. I write this at the price of my own soul, as Ronald Moore (RDM) himself swore us all to secrecy, making us raise our right hands and repeat after him, “I promise to keep all the secrets I see tonight.” Technically, I did not promise. Still, I will surely go to hell for this, for many reasons too numerous to recount here. Personally, I think you should turn away now. You’ll enjoy the episode much more if you don’t read this. But since I promised I would relay the details, I must fulfill my mission. If you simply cannot turn away, read on. You have been warned and admonished. So without further ado…

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I’ll say right from the off, strategy games aren’t usually my thing.  Sure, I’ve played many, and some were even pretty good (Dungeon Keeper 2, although it’s not really hardcore).  Generally, pass me good first person shooter or a football/cricket game and I’ll be hooked for days.  So I found myself wondering why, after I loaded up Sins of a Solar Empire and played my first game, I had lost three hours of my life.

In-brief: Brilliant.
In-depth: 
“Jump!”
If I were a true cynic, I would say Ronald D. Moore and the Battlestar writing staff have set out on a mission to force me to swallow my words of disappointment about the show’s progress.  The last few weeks have certainly served to eradicate my fears.
It’s been quite a few weeks since [...]

In-brief: What a rush!

In-depth:

There are two stories being woven here; incredibly this episode builds upon its predecessor in all the right places, answers all of our questions satisfactorily, and resolves the mystery of the week.

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In brief: Good – but definitely a part one…

In-depth:

It’s very hard being in love with a television show, because you absolutely want to love it all and give it the best possible score you can. Except that wouldn’t be fair.

That said, ‘Silence in the Library’ is another winner this year for Doctor Who.

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I’ve just taken to re-watching one of my favourite shows, Dexter.  As I go through the series, I’ll write reviews.  I may as well share my thoughts; it may not be sci-fi, but it is brilliant.
The pilot episode, simply titled ‘Dexter’ is fantastic; a magnum opus of premiere writing.  From the gripping, intense first [...]

Perhaps the only disappointing thing about ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ is the realisation that once you leave the cinema, you are struck with the fact that it is not actually real.  The gripping plot, incredible action and real sense of being a part of the action makes the final result a movie that truly makes you wonder why you aren’t chased by Russian women with guns, gold and the Order of Lenin.

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Warning: Before reading, please be aware that this article contains spoilers for the episode ‘Sine Qua Non’ which has yet to air in the United States.

A few weeks ago, I wrote of my disappointment with Battlestar Galactica’s recent progress.  I criticised a slow-down of pace, a lack of movement, and my fears that the show might fade to a whimpering finale… 

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