Monthly Archives: September 2011

Interruption to Normal Programming

Posted on September 22, 2011 by petertennant

On Saturday I referred to my computer on here as a steaming heap of cameron. On Sunday it threw a wobbly, at first only turning on in ‘safe’ mode and then refusing to turn on at all. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Crime on Film

Posted on September 18, 2011 by petertennant

Not only did I read crime/thriller books during August, but I also watched a fair few DVDs. Reservoir Dogs (1992) Early Tarantino, dialogue rich, but restrained compared to what was to come from him. I bought the ‘Petrol Can’ DVD set … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Weekend #14

Posted on September 17, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: The other day I bumped into an old friend, somebody I hadn’t seen in years. He has a good job, money in the bank, a girlfriend and big house, but I still have all my own hair. Yay! Follicles … Continue reading →

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“The Lady in the Tigris” by Daniel Kaysen

Posted on September 16, 2011 by petertennant

With the mention of ‘Tigris’ in the title, you could be forgiven for assuming that this story from Black Static #17 is a sequel to the earlier “Babylon’s Burning”. In fact that’s the only point of coincidence, and this story … Continue reading →

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Criminal Pursuits #1

Posted on September 14, 2011 by petertennant

Over the course of the summer I deviated from my usual practice of reading horror(ish)books for review and read some crime/thriller titles for fun, only I’m now going to review them on here because, to paraphrase that Socrates guy, as … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time, There Were Three Little Girls

Posted on September 12, 2011 by petertennant

Ah yes, three beautiful women who will go out into the world and do your bidding, while you remain a mysterious, detached voice on the other end of a phoneline. It’s the ultimate macho power fantasy. Well no, actually it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Weekend #13

Posted on September 10, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: For some reason I’ve been binge eating this last week. Freudians credit excessive eating as a substitute for sex, and if that theory holds water and I carry on at this rate, by the end of the month I’ll … Continue reading →

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The Campaign for Real Fear – Last Four

Posted on September 8, 2011 by petertennant

But first a public service announcement. Tonight Matthew, not only am I blogging here but I’m also blogging over at The Future Fire website, giving the world the benefit of my wisdom on the subject of Hardcore Horror, or something … Continue reading →

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I’ll Tell You About My Weekend*

Posted on September 5, 2011 by petertennant

Yes, I had a great one, and thank you for asking. It was very restful and relaxing, which was something I needed after the stressful fag end to last week (admittedly, the stress was down to the need to get … Continue reading →

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My Night In With Frank Miller

Posted on September 1, 2011 by petertennant

Sunday night was film night in Chez Tennant, and for my weekend treat I watched three films connected by the common link of comic book artist and storyteller Frank Miller. I have fond memories of Miller from his days on Daredevil but … Continue reading →

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