Martyn Hackett
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Martyn Hackett
@rivernorthexile.com
Random thoughts thrown at the wall of the internet. Brought to you in association with Coffee and Autism.

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Tagline idea - "Avatar: It's not great, but there sure is a lot of it!"
December 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Clownin' around, on high ground!
December 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Agree wholeheartedly!
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Soldier:

1) has Kurt Russell
2) is 30 minutes shorter
December 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Well, it had to be done... (with apologies to @mikemuncer.bsky.social for the casting)
December 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I watched the (very good) Eurogamer review. Having a hard time reconciling the game being talked about here with the one they described as "darkly whimsical"...

youtu.be/pgf65r1ShZg?...
Horses Review
YouTube video by Eurogamer
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Who needs the ESRB when you've got vibes-based moderation?
December 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Peter Hyams doesn't seem to ever get acknowledged for directing some absolute bangers. I should watch "Capricorn One" again...

Not ashamed to admit even enjoying "Timecop" and "The Relic", either.
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you're not wearing an actual eyepatch at the start of Firelink this week, we're going to be VERY disappointed. Jenna and Jack have set a precedent...
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Sounds like this has become the Death Stranding of extraction shooters.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Reposted by Martyn Hackett
Chris McQuarrie, rubbing his temples: So you want to bungee jump-
Tom Cruise: Into an active volcano. I know you heard me the first time.
CM: Yeah, I just...why are we in there again?
TC: That's where the server farm is.
CM: But servers-
TC: Just trust me.
November 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM