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Audiophilia: May 2012

Audiophilia: May 2012

Audiophilia is DOOM’s rotating musical recommendation column. It’s where we come together to give you some listening choices every month. This month Aaron Poole and JJ Hawkins give you their picks. JJ: Greetings music fans! I am back this month with a couple of selections that at first glance may seem a bit at odds, but in my mind are spiritual brothers, or at the least, cousins. First up is The Ultimate Collection: Hank Williams. I have to admit, it … Read entire article »

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Mars Needs Podcasts #162- Turkey Hat

Mars Needs Podcasts #162- Turkey Hat

JJ and his amazing friend Jason return things to “normal”. The duo touch on the aftermath of The Avengers, and try to make sense of the backlash. Jason tries to tell JJ the story of how he spent a very interesting weekend at a Dallas ComicCon, but JJ keeps derailing the show with stories of his hatred of tennis and other sporting woes. The pair wrap things up with a request for you fine folk, … Read entire article »

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Things you find in boxes at the movies

Things you find in boxes at the movies

Boxes. Let’s be honest. At some point in our lives, we’ve all sat back and wondered about them. You know, like you do. Oh, you have? Then you and I, reader, are on the same page. Here’s five of the best (and possibly only?) boxes you’re likely to find at the movies – enjoy! ---------------------- Attention campers: Leave a comment below, or post on our new community forums! … Read entire article »

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Review: Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro

Review: Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please welcome Josh to the DOOM team. He’s going to be doing some comic reviews for us so give him that old DOOM welcome… just try not to spill anything on the floor while you’re doing it. The first wave of trade paperbacks for DC Comics’ New 52 line of books are arriving. Rebirths and new beginnings are the aim of the game and where better to begin my reviews than by looking at … Read entire article »

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Tease Me Baby! – Skyfall

Tease Me Baby! – Skyfall

Greetings, Agent. As a duly designated representative of D.O.O.M, it is my duty to inform you of your latest special assignment, Operation: “Tease Me, Baby.” When you’re quite done giggling. This latest operation will be to examine the contents of a video media file simply titled ‘Skyfall’. ---------------------- Attention campers: Leave a comment below, or post on our new community forums! … Read entire article »

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Mint in Box: LEGO Minifigure Collection Review pt 3

Mint in Box: LEGO Minifigure Collection Review pt 3

Welcome back, guys and gals! To round off the week, I’m going to review some of the latest series of LEGO Minifigures, those of Series 7 (with a little bonus at the end). Series 7 has been in stores for around a month now, give or take. The colour of the bags for Series 7 is a scarlet red, the series introduces sixteen new parts and is tied with Series 6 for having the most … Read entire article »

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Mars Needs Podcasts #161- Beset Upon By Ferrets

Mars Needs Podcasts #161- Beset Upon By Ferrets

JJ and his amazing friend Widgett Walls, of NeedCoffee.com join forces for the first time to have one mighty conversation. The pair start off by discussing Widgett’s recent tome, Something Else: The Complete Second Season and why it is amazing to get a single creative project finished…ever. The duo then compare theater stories until, finally Widgett and JJ shed light on a post apocalyptic that seems to be called forth by creating a brand of … Read entire article »

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Zer0cast Filler Episode 6: Nastiplasty In The Breakfast Nook

Zer0cast Filler Episode 6: Nastiplasty In The Breakfast Nook

Hey hey get me outta this May! Look you guys, May is being a real “B” this year. Standing in the way of zer0cast is emergency surgery, a trip for a funeral, a trip for a conference, and a wedding. So yeah, we’re tossin’ some filler your way, but don’t worry, we’ll be back to normal soon (June). For now, enjoy retro episode N, courtesy of the recently appointed Official Zer0cast Archivist … Read entire article »

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Tease Me, Baby! Special Edition – The Amazing Spider-Man 4 Minute Preview

Tease Me, Baby! Special Edition – The Amazing Spider-Man 4 Minute Preview

I have deliberately been avoiding stuff for the new Spider-Man film. Not because I’m prejudiced against the movie, I would love nothing more than to have a great Spider-Man film, but because I was burnt out. The previous 3 Sam Raimi efforts left me cold for Peter Parker’s exploits on the big screen. With Marvel doing so well with their own productions I just wanted Sony to release the rights and let The House of Ideas … Read entire article »

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