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Paul Simpson (SFB)
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Co-author of The Bond Files, author of Bond vs Bond, The Serial Killer Files, That's What They Want You to Think and more

"All of this doesn't last forever. That's the point... Life is beautiful because it's brief"
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@albert-smith.bsky.social takes a close look at Fallout's second run
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Fallout: Review: Season 2
Viva New Vegas! Following last season’s post-credits hint, Lucy and The Ghoul make their way to the setting of probably the most beloved Fallout game to track down her father. Except that’s not qui…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Congratulations to all at @bigfinish.bsky.social
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Licence renewed for Big Finish
Big Finish will be producing Doctor Who stories for at least another 9 years. The renewed agreement means Big Finish can continue creating new stories featuring the Doctor and friends, alongside th…
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February 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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@smartartz.bsky.social seeks aid...
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Review: Send Help
Starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien Directed by Sam Raimi Raimi Productions / 20th Century Studios – in cinemas now After their plane crashes, sole survivors, Linda and her insufferable boss, Br…
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February 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the War Machine
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Briefing the War Machine (video)
Mere days after the launch date, we have a trailer for War Machine, coming to Netflix next month. Here’s what Alasdair Stuart spotted… 0.01 – Not having fun I was thinking a lot about C…
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February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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@nickjjoy.bsky.social doesn't spoil the many surprises of this week's Starfleet Academy
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Star Trek: Review: Starfleet Academy: Season 1 Episode 5: Series Acclimation Mil
As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path.  Written by Star Trek stalwarts Kirsten Beyer and…
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February 6, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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History comes alive on the Powell Estate @bigfinish.bsky.social @ksarmitage.bsky.social
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The Powell Estate makes history!
Back to the Powell Estate for the next adventure for Christopher Eccleston’s 9th Doctor and Billie Piper’s Rose – though they’re not the only ones out of place. London is a …
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February 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Monarch unleashes the Titans (video)
With three weeks to go until the launch of the second season, Apple TV+ has released a full trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemon…
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February 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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A general note to friends IRL thinking of making a visit to see me at the flat: it would probably be good to sort this sooner rather than later as things are slipping rather more than I would like at present and I want to enjoy people's company when they've been kind enough to come round!
February 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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What may be in store on Sunday? @alasdairstuart.com makes some educated guesses....
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Gaming the game trailers
Superbowl LX is this Sunday and as is always the case, it’s movie trailer Christmas. Alasdair Stuart previews what’s likely to be in store. Across the course of this week a lot of those trail…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Friend or foe? @bigfinish.bsky.social @oldsixie.bsky.social @nicolabryant.bsky.social @nevfountain.bsky.social @lizbethmyles.bsky.social
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Friend or foe? Turlough joins the 6th Doctor and Peri
Vislor Turlough is reunited with the Doctor in Expulsion, the new box set coming in April. Colin Baker, Mark Strickson and Nicola Bryant star as the Doctor and Peri are reunited with an old friend …
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February 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Reacher goes to War
No not Rhodey in the MCU – but Reacher… We may have our first big dumb Netflix movie of the year, suggests Alasdair Stuart. War Machine stars Reacher himself, Alan Ritchson, as a member…
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February 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Rabid, drooling, popcorn-spilling fun - @smartartz.bsky.social meets the new Primate.
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Review: Primate
Starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur Directed by Johannes Roberts Paramount / 18 Hz – in cinemas now When Ben, the cute family chimp, gets rabies, the weekend turns into a face-…
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February 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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The effects of AI discussed in short films - @smartartz.bsky.social reviews Merge
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Review: Merge
Starring Joe Dempsie Directed by Béla Baptiste, Richard Fenwick, Derek Franzese, Mikel J. Wisler, Eric Kohle, Dalano Barnes Prime Video – Streaming Now An anthology of live action short form sci-fi…
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January 31, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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What do the new shots of Henry Cavill mean for the Highlander reboot? @alasdairstuart.com digs deep...
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There can only be one (more)
Henry Cavill, with all new long hair, has quietly released the first couple of stills from the Highlander reboot, which is currently filming. Judging by these two photos, it’s off to a good s…
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January 30, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Details on the first of the new 11th Doctor adventures
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The 11th Doctor asks The First Question
Big Finish has released details of The First Question, the debut story for Miles Taylor’s 11th Doctor, out in March. The story begins in Hong Kong, 1990, where the Doctor meets businesswoman …
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January 30, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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The most old-school Trek to date in Starfleet Academy notes @nickjjoy.bsky.social
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Star Trek: Review: Starfleet Academy, Season 1 Episode 4: Vox in Excelso
When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a species, a cadet is forced to confront his past and strained relationship with his family. After the Earth-bound antics of last week’s episode, we…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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@sebbyb.bsky.social's Lonely No More is now available to download and keep from @bigfinish.bsky.social - and here's our interview from a few months back...
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Lonely No More: Interview: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Sebastian Baczkiewicz has two new projects available to listen to at the moment – the latest instalment of Pilgrim, Belle Meadow Fayre, and the Audiama drama, Lonely No More. Paul Simpson caught up…
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January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Regaining Paradise?
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Paradise beckons for season 2 (video)
Hulu has released a full trailer for season 2 of Paradise, which begins with three episodes on Monday February 23. Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three…
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January 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Guest starring the 3rd Doctor and the Master...
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Time Lords vs Zygons
Big Finish has revealed details of the second instalment of Zygon Century. Tim Treloar (the Third Doctor) and Eric Roberts (the Master) guest star in Zygon Century: Transformation, due for release …
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January 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Dare you venture into the Iron Lung? @alasdairstuart.com investigates
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Venture into the Iron Lung (video)
Iron Lung opens this week, and it’s had a unique journey to the screen, reports Alasdair Stuart. Adapted from the video game of the same name created by David Szymanski, it follows a convict …
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January 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Brane ache for @smartartz.bsky.social
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Review: Bulk
Starring Sam Riley, Alexandra Maria Lara, Noah Taylor, Mark Monero Written & Directed by Ben Wheatley Film 4 – touring selected cinemas now According to IMDb, ‘a scientist’s string theory…
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January 27, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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@alasdairstuart.com dissects the latest Masters of the Universe trailer and finds a lot...
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Mastering the Masters (video)
The long road back to Eternia is almost over, folks. Travis Knight’s live-action movie of Masters of the Universe just released a surprisingly charming teaser and an interesting, but less cha…
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January 27, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Deserving mercy? @smartartz.bsky.social considers the evidence
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Review: Mercy
Starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Sony / Amazon MGM – In Cinemas now In the near future, a detective, accused of murdering his wife, has 90 minutes to prove his i…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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A classic given the treatment it deserves from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social notes @alasdairstuart.com
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Review: Possession (Second Sight)
Mark (Sam Neill) is a spy in Berlin, returning home to his wife Anna (Isabelle Adjani) and young son Bob (Michael Hogben). Mark and Anna are on the verge of breaking up, Anna is having an affair an…
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January 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Now updated with @alasdairstuart.com's take - NB some spoilers
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Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (updated)
Starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell Directed by Nia DaCosta Sony – In Cinemas now Spike (Alfie Williams) is fighting for his life as a reluctant member of the Fingers, Sir Lord J…
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January 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM