Category Archives: Reviewing through the Time Machine

The Third Annual Serene Wombles

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Serenity Womble

Sorry this is so late. I had, like, three significant life crises happen all at once, and I only had this half finished by 3rd October, which was my blog’s birthday. I really wanted to get this out on the … Continue reading →

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Reviewing through the Time Machine: The Count of Monte Cristo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Serenity Womble

Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) Author: Alexandre Dumas Series/Standalone: Standalone Genre: Adventure/Revenge/Historical First Published: 1844-1845 (serialised in Journal des Débats) Edition Reviewed: Project Gutenberg ebook (released 1998, accessed 2012) and the 1997 Wordsworth Classics edition … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Through the Time Machine: Inexplicable Objects

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Serenity Womble

Today, this most wonderful piece of nonsense rolled across my Tumblr: An Inflatable Beard of Bees! ‘None of the danger of using actual bees’ When a beekeeper wants to impress the ladies, he puts a queen bee in a small … Continue reading →

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The Second Annual Serene Wombles

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Serenity Womble

Two years! Woo-woo! Thanks for keeping with me. It’s been another hell of a year, and although Life Events have meant that I wasn’t able to review quite as much as I would have liked, you’ve stuck with me, and … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Through the Time Machine: Robocop

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Serenity Womble

Title: Robocop Cinematic release: 1987 Starring: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Robert DoQui, and Dan O’Herlihy Written by: Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner Directed by: Paul Verhoeven Genre: Science fiction, action, ultra-violence Awards: Won the … Continue reading →

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Reviewing through the Time Machine: Remembering Margaret Cavendish

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Serenity Womble

Earlier today something came across my tumblr that perpetuated a common myth. Which is to say that ‘Mary Shelley invented science fiction’. Now, if you want to say that ‘Mary Shelley was the mother of science fiction’… OK, there’s probably … Continue reading →

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The Serene Wombles

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Serenity Womble

Today marks one year since my very first post on this here writing and review site. And what a year it has been! Me with the reviewing, you with the sometimes reading my reviews. Not to mention the occasional paid … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Through the Time Machine: The Wolf Within, by Pamela Belle

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Serenity Womble

It’s all been very current around here lately, and although I’m desperately trying to reign in my impulse to post (because twice a week is really enough) I’m also conscious of things I said I wanted to review at the … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Through the Time Machine: Pushing Daisies

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Serenity Womble

Title: Pushing Daisies Original Run: 2007-2009 Starring: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride and Kristin Chenoweth Created By: Bryan Fuller Genre: Comedy-drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Quirky/Odd-ball Awards: Nominated for 57 awards, including 17 Emmy Awards; Won 18 Awards, including 7 Emmy … Continue reading →

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Reviewing through the Time Machine: Bell, Book and Candle

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Serenity Womble

Title: Bell, Book and Candle Cinematic release: 1968 Starring: James Stewart and Kim Novak Written by: Daniel Taradash Directed by: Richard Quine Genre: Fantasy/Romantic Comedy Awards: Nominated for two Academy Awards and one Golden Globe Price: £3.49 on Amazon at … Continue reading →

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