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2001: A Space Odyssey

Posted on September 21, 2009 by David Dorward

Some films have historical importance, and 2001 is probably one of them. I finally managed to see it on Saturday (a lovely Blu-Ray transfer) and was stunned. It is a very nice concert of classical music, accompanied by stunning visuals, … Continue reading →

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OxCon 2009 – Part 1 – Saturday

Posted on January 26, 2009 by David Dorward

The weekend just past was the date of the annual OxCon event at The Mitre in Oxford. Since I’ve found out about it, I’ve tried to make it every year, and this was my third time there. Saturday was Puerto … Continue reading →

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Murdero – The Murder Mystery Card Game

Posted on January 28, 2008 by David Dorward

Could I resist picking up a few games at Oxcon? Of course not. The first of these was Murdero, a game where you collect cards to make runs. It is reminiscent of Rummy. The production values of the set are … Continue reading →

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