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May the Verse Be With You: Montag’s Flame
Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel Fahrenheit 451 concerns Guy Montag’s realisation about the world around him. It’s a stunning story and one that’s sometimes overlooked as a classic of the dystopia genre. We thought we’d stick with genre,...December 4, 2020 418 0
May the Verse Be With You: Ode to Winston Smith
If anyone deserves an ode it’s Winston Smith! Even for those who’ve not read it, George Orwell’s 1984 conjures terror and horror. As a book, it’s a massive contribution to culture, perhaps one of the most...November 27, 2020 380 0
May The Verse Be With You: Superman’s Day Off
Even people who aren’t into superheroes know who Superman is. He’s an icon of humanity. There’ll be those who, of course, who know, but don’t love him. But we reckon that even they have some quiet...November 20, 2020 398 0
May The Verse Be With You: Real Party Animal
Whilst many have played the iconic character, Christopher Lee will always be the most famous vampire of all. His legendary performances are amongst Hammer Horror’s most memorable moments. Here, we put Dracula into a Halloween party...November 13, 2020 323 0
May The Verse Be With You: Ode to V
What better way to celebrate Bonfire Night than an ode to V? V for Vendetta is a phenomenal story. It’s also a hugely relevant one, too. A wonderful take on a masked antagonist. Many will know...November 6, 2020 336 0
May The Verse Be With You: Supernatural Forever
This week’s offering from May The Verse Be With You comes from our resident artist, Lucy Anne Cassidy (my beloved sister)! We felt a seriously spooky special was really important, with Halloween coming up on Saturday....October 30, 2020 434 0
May The Verse Be With You: Gandalf’s Song
For many people, Gandalf will always be Sir Ian McKellen. However, long before the much loved actor became the iconic wizard, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Gandalf had thrilled generations. There are other wizards, and no doubt will be,...October 23, 2020 343 0
May the Verse Be With You: Loki’s Blues
Many people looked at Tom Hiddleston’s Loki as a villain. He definitely misbehaved, especially in The Avengers (2012). Fortunately, Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) usually able to keep him in check. Loki showed though, that he’s not...October 16, 2020 488 0
May the Verse Be With You: There Can Be Only One
Quickly gaining a cult status, Highlander (1986) was helped by it’s terrific soundtrack. Christopher Lambert faced off against Clancy Brown. Connor Macleod (of the clan Macleod) vs. The Kurgan. We pay our homage, here, to a...October 2, 2020 405 0
May the Verse be With You: All Cop
Bursting onto our screens in 1987, Robocop was like nothing else. Gritty and raw, the violence and massively increased crime rates in the film were very much based on post-industrial Detroit. The solution in the film was...September 25, 2020 420 0
May The Verse Be With You: “He Saved Every One of Us!”
If you’ve never seen Flash Gordon (1980) then you’re not really alive. It is truly a phenomenal achievement and a brilliant all round movie. Whilst the character existed long before this film, on radio, T.V....September 18, 2020 505 0
May The Verse Be With You: “Exterminate”
Every incarnation of The Doctor has faced the Daleks, in one way or another. The current Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) is to face them again very soon . . . There’s no foe like them. They really...September 11, 2020 457 0
