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#31

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Pizza browning

Last post by claws - April 01, 2026, 04:03:35 PM

fav varieties?

I'm a classic pepperoni, mushroom + green peppers guy, but also dig a hawaiian ham+ pineapple as well. (pretty much the only 'sweet and savoury' combo of any food that I can tolerate tbh... I cannot stand sultanas in curries. actually makes me retch. caramelised onion is another instant no-no)

love chicken but not generally into chicken on pizza. not sure why, just seems wrong. not a fan of anchovies either really, too salty

From watching UK peope & pizza videos on youtube, many like to drizzle hot (spicy) honey on their pizza. Is that a popular UK thing? I am intruiged though, and might have to try that.

#32

Movie Reviews / Re: A review of the Deathstalk...

Last post by Rev. Powell - April 01, 2026, 03:49:22 PM

Could you credit the author and source of reviews like this in the future? (Sorry, but as a film writer and website operator this is a pet peeve of mine).

I almost watched this one last night, there is a good chance I will get around to it soon.

#33

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Thought Thread Part...

Last post by Alex - April 01, 2026, 03:46:02 PM

For those setting off to travel around the moon, have a safe journey.

#34

Movie Reviews / A review of the Deathstalker r...

Last post by Alex - April 01, 2026, 03:21:35 PM

Surprised this one got a remake of all the 80s fantasy films out there, but there you go.

Deathstalker review – ludicrously enjoyable revisit of 80s swords-and-sorcery silliness
A 1980s Roger Corman swords-and-sorcery movie gets a loving remake here, as strapping antihero Deathstalker attempts to break the spell of a cursed amulet in the Kingdom of Abraxeon, with sensational low-budget creature design and lashings of goopy practical special effects where you can really feel the splatter. Said kingdom is being laid waste by the Dreadites, minions of the evil sorcerer Nekromemnon.

You'll know how you'll feel about this film by your response to words such as "Dreadites" and "Nekromemnon". For many (like me), there is wondrous pleasure to be found in the ludicrousness of this nomenclature – so perfectly on the nose and so stupidly appealing to one's inner child. Everyone else please move along, this movie is very much an acquired taste.

And what a taste it is! The creature design is one of Deathstalker's many delights: flying eyeballs, a troll with two faces emerging from its torso, some juicy little toothy worm guys, a thing that's part Slimer from Ghostbusters, part high-fantasy wraith. And the critters are brought to life through actual practical effects, which greatly adds to their charm, as does the absolute conviction of the human actors playing opposite them, bringing Monty Python-level commitment to the bit.

Directed by Steven Kostanski and executive produced by Slash, this is one of those fantasy films soundtracked by gnarly heavy metal riffs (as opposed to the strings-horns-drums type of thing), and we are forced to ask: is it one for the ages? Is it going to be troubling polls of the greatest achievements in the cinematic arts for decades to come? Probably not, although with characteristic flair, the super-serious Locarno film festival, normally known for its annual programme of important arthouse cinema, gave Deathstalker a world premiere in 2025, so who knows?

• Deathstalker is on Shudder and AMC+ from 3 April.

#35

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Pizza browning

Last post by HappyGilmore - April 01, 2026, 02:46:26 PM

A place here has a pizza where the toppings are basically everything on a Big Mac from McDonalds. They can't call it a Big Mac though, but it's got the ground beef, lettuce, special sauce, etc.

I'm sure that's probably nice but just the concept is a bit gross to me, haha

And I love a good margarita pizza (tomato, cheese, basil).

fine as one slice for a snack / party food etc, but as a main I need some kind of meat!

I've only had it inebriated. I've never had it sober. It actually doesn't taste bad, but I usually land on pepperoni or something most times

#36

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by Alex - April 01, 2026, 02:46:04 PM

Happie Confederate History Month!!!

Since they didn't last that long do they really need a whole month? You'd have thought their entire history could be taught in a week.

#37

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by LilCerberus - April 01, 2026, 12:22:45 PM

Happie Confederate History Month!!!

#38

Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2

Last post by Trevor - April 01, 2026, 11:48:54 AM

SOLE SURVIVOR (1970)

I saw this so long ago, I'd forgotten just how creepy it was 😳😳😳

#39

Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...

Last post by LilCerberus - April 01, 2026, 10:46:45 AM

...And the rest of my life is so hard!   

#40

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Pizza browning

Last post by zombie no.one - April 01, 2026, 10:14:12 AM

A place here has a pizza where the toppings are basically everything on a Big Mac from McDonalds. They can't call it a Big Mac though, but it's got the ground beef, lettuce, special sauce, etc.

I'm sure that's probably nice but just the concept is a bit gross to me, haha

And I love a good margarita pizza (tomato, cheese, basil).

fine as one slice for a snack / party food etc, but as a main I need some kind of meat!