Detoxbtex is a freelance writer, I write as myself, as my Twitter name @detoxbtex and as The Opinionated Geek. I write book reviews, television and film reviews, Opinionated articles on all things entertainment related wether it be on my thoughts on film franchises or a response to something I dont or do agree with. I also write and review books on mental health issues and support many charitable organisations with my blogs on living with depression and the ways to improve through writing.
I have loved writing the series of articles “The other cast” of Red Dwarf for Scifind. I have had to rewatch classic shows, Research these episodes, and then write my thoughts and talk about the stars that I’ve never known.
Well this week excitement gripped me as all that changed and the man of many parts [...]
Its hard to believe and is crazy when you think about it, but Red Dwarf is nearly a quarter of a century old!!
It is now all set for a return to our screens with the much anticipated Red Dwarf Series X due to start on DAVE in the autumn here in the UK.
There was a [...]
The Other Cast is a semi regular feature that looks outside of the core cast members of the Brit Scifi ComedyMeltdown – Red Dwarf – Episode 6 Series 4
My journey through the Red Dwarf archives for the actors outside of the main cast has taken me all the way from the Pilot to Series 3. [...]
Red Dwarf series 3 Episode 5
When Lister gets bored it surely cannot end well. After finding Durex Volleyball tedious, he tells Cat and Rimmer he hates his life aboard Red Dwarf. During the conversation Rimmer reminisces about his former school chum Fred “Thickie” Holden who, despite being stupid, went on to fame and fortune inventing [...]
Queeg – Played by Charles Augins First aired as episode 5 of the second series of Red Dwarf on 4th of October 1988 Queeg is again written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, and directed by Ed Bye.
This episode is a classic and involves the ships back up computer taking charge from Holly.
It all started [...]
Red Dwarf LogoIts been awhile since I wrote a piece like this, a hybrid of a ‘the importance of the little people’ and a ‘where are they now’ article. When I say ‘little people’ I mean nothing derogatory by that, its just a way of me saying ‘outside the main cast’. You can have a [...]
I don’t mean to cause controversy whenever I open my mouth or write something down. I never intend to tell everyone they are wrong, its just a gift…I mean curse, that I have to live with. So today is no different. I am going to tell you all why the god-like George Lucas should have [...]
Red StateI am a huge fan of Kevin Smith. I own all the films, Silent Bob speaks is on its 200th read through on my bedside table, and YouTube footage of his speaking tours are some of the funniest things my eyes have seen. So it was with great reluctance I sat to watch Red [...]
Since my review of Who am I part 1, Antoni Pearce got in contact and let me know he appreciated the honesty and constructive criticism, especially about the sound issues and let us know that he was working on it ready for Part 2 and the rest of his 13 episode long Fan series about [...]
Pearce Productions is the brainchild of Antoni Pearce, a family man who just loves to create all things entertaining. After a few knock backs from other companies for his scripts and animations, Antoni decided the only way to get his work out there was to create his own production company and I, certainly, am glad [...]
