Ferretbrain - Article Archives

Another Last Chance to See
Sonia Mitchell - Monday, 30 November 2009

(TV & Movies, Non-Fiction) Sonia finds out whether learning about conservation can work as light entertainment.

Too Good For Principles
Kyra-Wardog - Thursday, 26 November 2009

(Computer Games, Sci-fi / Fantasy, CRPGs) Kyra Smith raves about something that isn't Kristin Cashore.

Humbled and Amazed
Dan Hemmens - Wednesday, 25 November 2009

(Books, Sci-fi / Fantasy) Dan Hemmens adds to Ferretbrain's growing bank of articles about Kristin Cashore, and takes yet more swipes at Green.

Joe Hill, Masked Prince of Horror
Arthur B - Tuesday, 24 November 2009

(Horror) Stephen King's son may hide behind a pseudonym, but Heart-Shaped Box proves that he's after his father's crown.

Counter-factual criticism
Jamie Johnston - Monday, 23 November 2009

(Topical) Is it helpful to ask how a work of art might have been different?

It's Not Easy Being Green
Dan Hemmens - Tuesday, 17 November 2009

(Fantasy Rape Watch, Books, Sci-fi / Fantasy, Minority Warrior) Dan Hemmens gets his Minority Warrior freak on, big time

Worse Than The First
Viorica - Monday, 16 November 2009

(Damage Report, TV & Movies, Young Adult / Children) In which Viorica is bitterly disappointed by the second season of "Merlin"

Ferretfood – Fratelli’s Pizzeria
Julian Lynch - Monday, 16 November 2009

(Ferret Food) Julian Lynch braves traffic, drunks, drug dealers, chain pubs and wine potentially served out of cartons in search of a decent pizza

Horrifyingly Close to Perfection
Arthur B - Sunday, 15 November 2009

(Computer Games, Horror, CRPGs) Like members of the Malkavian clan of Kindred, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines is deformed and warped in ways which are not immediately obvious. But when it's at its best, it's probably the best World of Darkness-based RPG we're ever going to get.

Christopher Priest's Twin Timelines
Arthur B - Wednesday, 11 November 2009

(Books, Sci-fi / Fantasy) He's a cynical bomber pilot with adulterous intentions, his twin is a Red Cross ambulance driver with pacifist ideals. They ~~fight crime~~ meet Rudolf Hess.

I'm Not the Slime They Think I Am At All...
Arthur B - Monday, 09 November 2009

(Computer Games, Sci-fi / Fantasy, Young Adult / Children, CRPGs) Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime might just be the silliest game on the DS.