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Episode 2.08 Writers: Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg & Geoff Johns Director: Michael Schultz THE ONE WHERE: Central City forensics assistant Barry Allen arrives in Starling, investigating a baffling robbery from Queen Consolidated. Moira, meanwhile, turns to the power of Ra’s al Ghul to deal with Malcolm’s presence in her …

Doctor Who: The Doctor – His Lives And Times book review . If you’ve read James Goss and Steve Tribe’s excellent A History Of The Universe in 100 Objects , or 2012’s aptly-named Doctor Who: The Brilliant Book , you’ll have a fair idea what to expect from The Doctor: …

The Making Of The Return Of The Jedi book review. Unlike the movie it documents, the last of the lavish original Star Wars trilogy “Making Of”s is every bit as good as its predecessors – even at 40 quid it’s an essential purchase for any disciple of that galaxy far, …

Your Brother’s Blood book review . Ever since poor Duane Jones accidentally caught a bullet at the end of Night Of The Living Dead , the zombie story has felt like the natural home for mixing up social commentary with action. So it goes with David Towsey’s debut novel (the …

Continuum 2.12 “Second Last” TV REVIEW Episode 2.12 Writers: Shelley Eriksen, Jonathan Lloyd Walker Director: Amanda Tapping THE ONE WHERE Gardiner’s body is found and Kiera is blamed for his death. She goes on the run from the cops and Carlos goes renegade to join her (who needs a police …

Once Upon A Time 2.15 “The Queen Is Dead” TV Review (opens in new tab) Episode 2.15 Writers: Daniel T Thomsen, David H Goodman Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton THE ONE WHERE In the past: Young Snow White faces a test when her mother is dying – should she use dark magic …

True Blood 6.05 “F**k The Pain Away” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 6.05 Writer: Angela Robinson Director: Michael Ruscio THE ONE WHERE Sookie’s dad possesses Lafayette and tries to drown her; the vamp camp adds to its collection and sends Pam to a shrink; Billith learns of Warlow’s …

True Blood 6.04 “At Last” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 6.04 Writer: Alexander Woo Director: Anthony Hemingway THE ONE WHERE Sookie and Jason (independently) leap to the conclusion that Ben is Warlow; Andy’s faerie offspring enter their troublesome teens; Eric sires Governor Burrell’s daughter; lots of men strip …

Continuum 2.09 “Seconds” (opens in new tab) Episode 2.09 Writer: Raul Sanchez Inglis Director: Michael Rohl THE ONE WHERE Julian is released from jail and instantly finds himself being courted by the various factions of Liber8. Before he can choose his future, however, he has to deal with the fact …

Lexicon book review. No, this isn’t a novel based on the card game that’s a bit like Scrabble. In fact, it’s a bit of a dull title. The premise doesn’t sound amazing either. It’s about an organisation of people with the skill to use words – ordinary, everyday words and …