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The Drow Pantheon – Part 1

By David Cromie on March 31, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Epic Games Layoffs Hit a Man Fighting for His Life

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Halflings: Home is Where the Hearth is

By David Cromie on March 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Firefly set to return

By Imogen Jones on March 18, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Trailer Thoughts

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Tieflings: A Species Born in Exile and Hatred

By David Cromie on March 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )
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The drow pantheon—the Dark Seldarine—reveals that their worship isn’t just about evil, but about psychology. In a society dominated by Lolth’s cruelty, each god offers a different response to oppression. Vhaeraun represents ambition and equality for those cast aside, while Selvetarm offers a stripped-down existence of violence and purpose. These choices reflect survival strategies—ways for individuals to reclaim control, identity, or meaning in a world where power is everything. In 2022, when I was diagnosed with cancer, my world shrank overnight. Suddenly, everything felt uncertain — whether I’d live, whether my mortgage would hold, whether my family and girlfriend were coping, whether I’d even be able to keep working. But through all of that fear, there was one thing I never had to question: whether I could access the care I needed. 🚨🚨 FRIEREN SEASON 3 CONFIRMED 🚨🚨 #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #ttrpg #gaming #dndmeme Halflings, or the Hin, are often seen as simple folk — lovers of good food, warm homes, and quiet lives. But beneath that simplicity lies something far more meaningful. In a world defined by conflict and conquest, halflings embody a philosophy closer to Epicurean thought: that true happiness comes from modest pleasures, strong relationships, and freedom from fear. Their focus on family, storytelling, and shared tradition reveals a culture built not on power, but on connection. #dndgram #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons5e #gaming #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #baldursgate3 #ttrpgmemes #dndmeme It’s a Brand New Day for Spider-Man—and honestly? The MCU might finally be cooking again. The new trailer teases a darker, more unstable Peter Parker, still clinging to Ned and MJ after losing everything, while something far more dangerous brews beneath the surface. Mutation, Man-Spider vibes, Punisher entering the mix, and Scorpion finally getting his shot… this film looks stacked with tension, chaos, and emotional fallout. Tieflings in Dungeons & Dragons are more than devil-touched outsiders — they are a study in inherited stigma and identity under pressure. Born into a world that mistrusts them on sight, they embody what psychologists might call “social death”: a state where rejection becomes expected, and survival demands adaptation. Some respond by seeking belonging — building tight, resilient communities forged through shared hardship. Others turn inward, developing fierce independence where vulnerability feels like a risk too great to take. Neither path is weakness; both are human responses to a world that has already made up its mind.

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Ryan Gosling Directorial Film Lost River at 2015 SXSW Film Festival

By Jenny Tang on February 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

With the final lineup announced for film conferences, this year the film festival at SXSW will promise to be just as exciting as previous years. In fact with so many directors debuting […]

Hand of God (2015) Amazon Pilot Review

By David Cromie on February 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Religious themed shows can be hit and miss, it’s a hard topic, with more and more people living in what would be considered the secular world. Doing a series like this is really […]

The Most Highly Anticipated Family Films of 2015

By Imogen Jones on February 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Continuing on from the most highly anticipated comedies and dramas of 2015, we decided to cover family films next. Last year we had the likes of The Lego Movie, Maleficent and Big […]

10 Actors We Think Would Be Perfect For Spiderman

By Imogen Jones on February 13, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

The geek world is in a frenzy and it’s all Spiderman’s fault. Yes, he’s back…again. Sony and Marvel Studios have just announced that the web swinger will appear in the Marvel Cinematic […]

The Most Highly Anticipated Drama Films Of 2015

By Imogen Jones on February 11, 2015

Continuing on from the most highly anticipated comedies of 2015, I thought I’d do a complete 180 and tackle dramas next. Last year there were some incredible dramas including Boyhood, The Theory […]

The Most Highly Anticipated Comedy Films Of 2015

By Imogen Jones on February 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re well into 2015 and if you’re anything like me you’ll be wondering what the world of film has to offer us. Last year we had some truly great movies: Guardians of […]

Cocked (2015) Amazon Pilot Review

By David Cromie on February 8, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

As a second child in a family run business this series really spoke to me. Cocked is the classic story of the prodigal son coming home. The pilot follows the Paxton’s, a […]

Community at SXSW 2015

By Jenny Tang on February 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

It will be a fond farewell after 6 years when the cast and crew of Community will be at SXSW 2015 to promote the premiere of the final season on Yahoo Screen on March 17th […]

Jimmy Kimmel Live at SXSW 2015

By Jenny Tang on February 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Jimmy Kimmel will be back at SXSW 2015 to tape five shows at the Long Centre in Austin, Texas from Monday 16th to Friday 20th March 2015. Last year’s guests included Seth […]

Fresh Off The Boat (2015) TV Pilot Review

By Imogen Jones on February 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Set in the 1990s, Fresh Off The Boat follows Eddie Huang and his family as they relocate from Washington DC to Orlando where they open up a steak restaurant. Warning there are […]

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