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GritFX Gets A Facelift

By Manz ⋅ July 9, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

That’s right – we’ve injected some Botox into the jowls of the GritFX T-Shirts website. Dave and I (that’s me, Manz) have been sweating over the keyboards for the last few weeks re-vamping the site. The new look website is now live, so visit www.gritfx.com and check it out…

20 Worst Drinks In America

By Max Drake ⋅ July 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Just how many calories are in that Double-Choc Triple-Malt Frappucino you’re drinking? Find out what are the 20 Worst Drinks in America…

Toxic Farms

By Max Drake ⋅ July 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Steve Boggan writes for the UK Daily Mail about chemical fumes, distressed animals and poisoned locals – the toxic truth about mega-farms…

Super 8

By Wadrick Jones ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Not much is known about Super 8, the upcoming blockbuster from JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg, but you can watch the teaser trailer here…

Cancer From Airport Body Scanners? Really?

By Max Drake ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Airport body scanners may emit more radiation than previously thought, posing a greater risk of cancer to susceptible individuals…(who would have thought…?)

The Truth About The Porn Industry

By Max Drake ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Anti-porn campaigner Gail Dines believes violent pornography is deeply affecting society…read Julie Bindel’s article for the UK Guardian here…

Share Happy!

By Manz ⋅ July 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s a brave new world – a vending machine unveiled recently uses facial recognition technology to deal out free treats to those with big smiles…

The Wolfman (2010)

By Wadrick Jones ⋅ June 18, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Personally, hopes were high for the remake of The Wolfman, a story whose basic elements have been recounted in various guises over the years in both film and literature, and one that will never need to seek an audience. And so, it is with deep regret that I report the dull and lifeless bore that is Joe Johnston’s version. Impeccably produced, The Wolfman nevertheless plods along awkwardly like a werewolf in Doc Martin’s…