Meet The Digital Fix Team
Colin Polonowski
Owner / Publisher / Gaming and Geek:Life Interim Editor
As the publisher of The Digital Fix, I manage the day-to-day direction of all areas of the site, from the content sections right through the forums. I am also the technical lead which means I ensure everything works as expected and any software changes are coded by my own hands! I occasionally contribute to all areas, but in general leave the specific area management to the people who know what they're doing. I am the main contact point for anyone who wants to discuss advertising, licensing, syndication and anything else at a business-level.
Hel Harding-Jones
Film Editor
Cinephile. Empath Demon. Wonder Woman. Bookworm. Lover of beetroot. I enjoy all aspects of film but especially Horror, World Cinema, and Silent/Studio-era Hollywood.
Baz Greenland
TV Editor
I'm the TV Editor for The Digital Fix. Not surprisingly, I watch a lot television! Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Babylon 5 and The West Wing are my favourite shows of all time - Westworld is my favourite show currently on TV and I'm also rather fond of Doctor Who, The X Files, Twin Peaks, Hannibal, Alias and Frasier.I love working with my team of writers to bring reviews, features and interviews about TV and am always looking for potential new writers to join the team. I also run a team of Big Finish writers for The Digital Fix, producing reviews regularly for the site.Outside of The Digital Fix, I have recently written a short story 'The Dinner Party' for the Doctor Who spin-off Lethbridge Stewart range from Candy Jar books and am putting the finishing touches to a Lethbridge Stewart novel out later in 2020.
Max Mazonowicz
Music Editor
I'm the stubble and banjo guy. Interviewed Sturgill, Maddie & Tae, Angaleena, Margo, Jason Aldean, Richard Fairbrass, David Gray, and a whole bunch of others. You'll see me at plenty of gigs in the South. Twitter me up if you want to chat
Rebecca O'Brien
My name is Rebecca O'Brien and I'm a film blogger, musicologist and a lover of film music. I've been blogging since 2015 and I'm also a huge fan of Star Wars (films, TV shows and the music of course).
Peter Taylor
My first gaming memories are playing Odd Job Eddy on the Spectrum +2 and from that point on I was hooked. Owned various consoles and PC variants and when I'm not looking after my two kids or working I'm most likely gaming.
Julien Bassignani
Home Cinema Lead
I am a French film buff who has been living in London since 2008. Cinema has always been my passion and I am particularly fond of movies from the 40s to the 70s. My favorite directors are Alfred Hitchcock, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean-Pierre Melville, Claude Chabrol, Roman Polanski, Brian de Palma and John Carpenter. I'm currently Home Cinema Lead for The Digital Fix.
Ben Pinsent
creator
My name is Ben Pinsent, I am an amateur film critic and academic. I write a lot of film reviews here as well as for my blog corruptedrecord.com, and for Somer Valley FM.
Chris Rogers
Film Critic
Chris is a freelance film critic with a particular fondness for a galaxy far far away, sad space movies and floral shirts…often all at once.
Erika Bean
Blogger at screeningviolets.wordpress.com Occasional guest on the FILM & PODCAST. New cohost on Mondo Moviehouse. Likes arguing on the beach, long walks on the internet, intersectional feminisism and neurodiversity.
Dom Hastings
Film Reviewer
So much of an action film expert, I watched Under Siege on my wedding night.
Alex Dewing
If I'm not at the cinema, you can probably find me tucked up in a blanket fort writing about all things film and TV (sometimes even games and books too)!
Sarah Miles
Writer. Film obsessive. Lover. Fighter. Just a London based lady trying to make her way in the world.
Gary Couzens
Contributor (Film and Television sites)
I'm a fiction and non-fiction writer, and have been a contributor to The Digital Fix (formerly DVD Times) since 2000. I've reviewed a wide variety of films and television, with a particular specialism in Australian cinema. I've written a review special for Australia Day (26 January) for this site every year since 2002.
Mari Jones
Film Reviewer
Writer, avid filmmaker and all around nerd. I’m a resident film reviewer for The Digital Fix, and I also write my own blog (square-eyed-geek) about anything and everything film or TV related. Obsessed with horror, Marvel and Tarantino, not necessarily in that order. Follow me on Twitter @squareeyedgeek.
Dominic Hemy
The resident writer of all things extreme and experimental. Also enjoys a good beer on occasion.
TD Velasquez
TD Velasquez is a writer, film fan, podcaster with @AndNowPodcast and @Dan_Bores, and author of the blog www.lifeisaboutfiction.wordpress.com.
Lou Thomas
Lou is the Digital Production Editor of bfi.org.uk and has written for The Guardian, Time Out, BBC.co.uk and Little White Lies. He tweets as @London_Lou and doubts your commitment to Sparkle Motion.
Jonathan Tranter
My name is Jonathan Tranter, and you can find me on Twitter. Thanks!
Alistair Ryder
writer of film/TV reviews and features!
Alistair has been writing about film and TV for three years at a number of websites, most notably Film Inquiry and Gay Essential. He's also a member of GALECA (the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association), and once interviewed Woody Harrelson, which he will probably tell you about extensively, whether you want to hear about it, or not.
Steven Slatter
TV Reviewer
Mechanical Engineer by trade, father of two, huge cinephile and general nerd. Currently reviewing The Flash, Start Wars Rebels & Black Lightning
Stephen Hudson
Gaming Writer
I'm a writer for the gaming side of the The Digital Fix! Love Metroid and words. Most often found exploring the diverse worlds of Tallon IV and Aether!
Jason Coles
As well as being into gaming I play and occasionally write about Magic: the Gathering and am a perpetual guest to many of my talented friends and their YouTube channels and Podcasts.
Nikki Thomas
I'm Nikki, 21, and i suffer from PTSD as a result of a serious accident i had when i was 19. My favourite thing to do in life is game either on my PC or PS4. And if i'm not doing this you can find me admiring my car, rocking out to punk or metal music or taking photos of my dog for her instagram.My favourite games include - Overwatch, The Tomb Raider series (old and new), the Sims 3 and Kingdoms and Castles.
Benedict Seal
Reviewer
Freelance entertainment journalist for the likes of Film School Rejects, Bloody Disgusting and VODzilla.co.
Holly Brockwell
Freelancer
Holly is a gadget addict, tech journalist and supergeek. When she's not unboxing shiny things, she's mostly trying to keep her pet birds and cats from annihilating each other. Follow her on Twitter: @holly.
Becky Grace Lea
I am usually to be found with my nose stuck in a book or watching a film and on odd occasions, I write about them too. You can find me on Twitter @beckygracelea
Justine Knight
Freelance sci-fi/fantasy game designer and journalist. Comics, games and prose.
Moe
I love tech, Sci Fi and anything with a Nintendo label. If you want to hear my inane chatter regarding TV shows and movies you can find me weekly on the Talking@theMovies podcast.
Samuel Stanford
Writer and Games enthusiast, with a deep running passion for RPGs and Action-Platformers.
Eden Penketh
Gaming, podcasting, role playing and now writing reviews, I'm a multi-purpose nerd. Fascinated by the power of narrative and it's reflection of human nature.
Dominic Ross
General noise lover - some would say I'm probably more Indie focused, but I'll listen to anything you through my way. Damn it - good music is good music
Lachlan Haycock
Lachlan Haycock is an Australian writer and editor. His academic background is in foreign languages and creative writing.Lachlan is (allegedly) fluent in Indonesian and plans on being productive later this month. For other writing, including prose and poetry, visit lachlanhaycock.com.
Tom Bedford
Tom is a recent graduate from Bristol, looking to make a career out of writing about entertainment and culture. If he's not watching a film, playing a game or listening to music - don't worry! - he's probably just gone to make a cup of tea. He's never far from a screen. His favourite game is Fallout 3, and I have more hours on Mount and Blade, Total War games and everything Bethesda than I’d care to admit (unless you’re reading this, mum, in which case I spend all my time outside doing sport things!).
Andrew Winter
Film writer
Although he enjoys all kinds of films, Andy writes mostly about indie and foreign language cinema. He lives in Southend-on-Sea with his wife, kids and cats.
Zoe Crombie
Film critic and student from Lancaster (UK), big Studio Ghibli and Marx Brothers fan but willing to watch anything and everything. Also writes for Film Inquiry and The Digital Fix, as well as the Wordpress blog Obsess Reviews. Enjoys spaghetti.
Daniel Bezer
I've been playing games since the 90's, started on the NES and moved on to every other platform since. Gaming is a massive passion of mine, but I'm also passionate about movies, TV and sports. My favourite game of all time is The Last of Us, I'm a huge Naughty Dog fan. You can find me on Twitter @AzakiusUK
Bea
Bea is a lover of pixel art and retro games who has recently got back into gaming and anime. Her favourite games include Chrono Trigger and Fez. She is passionate about various topics which include but not limited to social science, STEM, racial politics and gender equality. She is a humble individual who holds two degrees a BA from University of Sussex and MA from SOAS, University of London. She is introverted extrovert who is very open minded, friendly and loves hot weather.
Karly Stilling
Karly Stilling is a Canadian writer living in London with her very fluffy cat. She has degrees in film and writing, and her work has won a couple of awards and been published in a few zines. When she’s not working on her novel, you can find her cuddled up with her cat watching movies. You can follow her cat on Instagram @mottylthecat if you’re into that sort of thing.
Rebecca Stow
Gaming takes up a huge proportion of Rebecca's time and when she's not writing about video games she is reading, listening to podcasts, or eagerly counting down the days till the next indie release.
Leon Oteng
When he's not awkwardly posing for pictures Leon is writing about entertainment and culture: film, food, sport, you name it! (oh the life of a freelancer)
Jack Godwin
Jack is a 25-year-old writer living in the London, obsessed with Marvel, The Simpsons, coffee and all things David Lynch.
Adam Speight
When not obsessing over the MCU, I’m playing games or watching something else nerdy. Generally fascinated by all things entertainment media. Whether it’s an article, a podcast or a YouTube video, I’m interested.
Lloyd Coombes
Lloyd is a big fan of sports games, shooters, and looters. You’ll find him hitting three-pointers, sniping across Battle Royale titles, or looking for that next sweet drop in Destiny 2.
Callum Hick
Reviewer
I'm the human equivalent of finding out they put an extra piece in your Mcnugget box... Also I play games.
Chris Patrick
Journalism graduate from Bristol UWE. Loves writing video game news. Recently had his mind blown by PlayStation VR. Never seen without his Switch. Can't help but adore the MCU.
Laurie Reid
Laurie is a freelance writer, painter and all round DIY gal. Owner of small art business My Rabid Wonder, she writes poetry, creates abstract art and upcycles furniture. Passionate about film, television and games.
Seb Hawden
Father of three mad children. I have been playing video games since the '80s. Back when they shipped complete, worked and were a real challenge. Sometimes rambles about video games online. Loves SciFi, Fantasy, Music, Sport, books, funny things and of course, video games.
Peter Hearn
I wrote and directed the horror feature 'Scrawl' which starred pre Star Wars Daisy Ridley. Upcoming projects include the "female punks v gremlins on a plane" short film 'Dead Air'. I also teach Film-making and grumble daily.
David Restrepo
I love video games and intelligent discussions about media. Chicken nuggets are my favorite food.
Chris Philp
If I'm not watching movies or reading comic books then I'm probably writing about them or producing art based on them.
Glen Nilsson
CoHost/Producer of DudeGoBack | Admin of TheMetalReview.com Indie Game Developer, Digital Artist, etc Gaming since Atari 2600, top 400 National PS Gamer Score, Completionist.
Jonny Foster
Jonny enjoys strategy games, looter shooters, and long walks on the beach. Good at breaking down games... some would say too good. He doesn't know where the off switch is for his critical brain and is regularly scolded for winning family game nights by exploiting flawed rules.
Reuben Mount
A gamer since the early 90s, and survivor of the Great 16bit Console Wars. Favourite games practically change by the hour, but all-time fave will likely always be Resident Evil 2. Slightly obsessed with Final Fantasy XIV (Chaos - Cerberus). The one on the left, as the one on the right is obviously the one-and-only legend, Naoki Yoshida.
Nikolas Croker
Nikolas is an avid gamer typically enjoying single-player story-driven titles. Though working predominantly in the healthcare field he still finds time to relax, unwind and enjoy his next favourite title.
Olivia Hill
I am a digital media intern from Scotland living in London who loves everything film related! You will most likely find me in the cinema or bingeing the latest Netflix series! You can follow me on Twitter @OliviaHill96.
Dan Phillips
Hi, I'm Dan.I am a huge gamer and have been since the day I can remember. My fondest memories was playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Megadrive. Since then, I have been attached to this world, and I bloody love it. In my spare time, I like to watch my football team and spend time with my kids. Catch me on Twitter @Bravo2Zero0
Claudia Boleyn
I am a YouTuber, musician, English Lit and Creative Writing student with the Open University, British soap fanatic, former member of Doctor Who Magazine’s Time Team, and was featured on Channel 5’s Me and My Mental Illness. I talk (and write) a lot about feminism, LGBT+ issues, mental health, and all those other fun social justice things.
Georgina Howlett
Georgina Howlett is a 23-year-old English Literature graduate, freelance journalist, and full-time games industry worker. When not chasing after Pokémon, living out her dream as a Squid Kid or battling as a hero of Overwatch, you can find her reading a book, surfing the web, or chasing after her golden retriever.
Nick Hanchet
Writer, podcaster and gamer extraordinaire. Fanatic of all things shiny. Will vehemently defend both the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy and Final Fantasy XV until the day I run out of Phoenix Downs.
Colin Polson
I'm a Star Trek nut and tech fan and I'll be writing the latest technology news and reviews right here.
Jordan Gottman
Lifelong fan of video games, some favorites being Mega Man X, Pokémon Gold, Battlefield 2142, and Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst (among many others). Happily married with six children and two cats, I mostly spend my free time watching stand-up comedy and humbling my kids at Super Smash Bros. if they get too cocky.
Steven Green
Starting out with games ranging from Pokémon to Diablo II, I have a variety of tastes. I write primarily about Nintendo, but find myself keeping in touch with my Xbox and PC roots as well. When not delving into gaming I usually can be found checking American football results or visiting craft breweries.
Graham Ray
Full-time changer of nappies at Stay at home Dad Ltd and Freelance Games/Music Writer. Lover of Sports and RPG games. I'm also a Live Events Promoter and a big fan of Stephen King, Metallica and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bex Young
Northerner splitting time between home and the south to achieve my degree in multimedia journalism. I love spending an unimaginable amount of time on streaming services and abusing my Odeon Limitless card as much as possible.
Andrew Shaw
Gaming Editor
Editor and writer for TDF Gaming. Noted curser. Occasional streamer. All opinions my own, unless I stole them.
Rich Johnson
Obsessed with film since 1982. Rich Johnson's baptism with celluloid was during the Golden Age of VHS. He is a lecturer in film studies and graphic design, hosts @filmandpodcast and is one half of @mondomoviehouse. Writing credits include: Little White Lies, Hotdog, Network, Rebeller Media, Shots, Diabolique magazine and Fangoria along with upcoming film commentary and boutique label essays. His Devil’s Advocates book on Bone Tomahawk is due out late 2020.
Sarah-Louise Kelly
Sarah-Louise is a sentimental freelance writer based in Glasgow. She loves cats, being cosy and telling you why Jon Favreau is underrated.
Andrew Graves
Andrew Graves is a freelance writer and film tutor, and has appeared on TV and radio on a number of occasions being featured on 6 Music’s Cerys Mathews Show, Inside Out and the documentary Evidently John Cooper Clarke. My last non-fiction title Welcome to the Cheap Seats: Silver Screen Portrayals of the British Working Class, was published by Five Leaves Books last year. His next book, an analysis of Alice Lowe’s film Prevenge will be published by Auteur Publishing next year. In addition to this he regularly runs cult film-related courses at the Broadway Cinema Nottingham, where he often presents Q&As and special screenings. He is also creator, co-host and writer of Mondo Moviehouse – The Weird World Cinema Podcast.
Rebecca Llewellyn
Writer
Music Blogger from South Wales. I absolutely adore indie rock music, gigs in tiny venues, and writing about anything music related! I’m passionate about supporting emerging bands and musicians.
Abbi Ruggles
Games & TV Contributor
Abbi is an entertainment writer from the UK. She loves games, TV, and film and is usually writing about one or the other (mostly as an excuse to play/watch them). She's interested in exploring diversity and representation in the media and relevant industries, as well as the relationship between media and society.
Daisy Treloar
Tallwommyn and lapsed clarinettist who survives on a diet solely consisting of funky basslines, coming-of-age films, fantasy novels and indie platformers. Guilty pleasures include broadway musicals and 19th-century French oil painting.
Mara Levy
My happy place is at a concert, up against the rail and directly in front of the band. I know way too many nerdy facts about alternative music, and feel lucky to have met several of my favorite artists. I am also very proud that I can fold a fitted sheet.
Dani Cross
Writer
Dani is an avid writer with a lifelong passion for gaming – they also love music, fashion and fantasy stories, and they’re a proud member of the LGBT+ community.
David Carcasole
David is an avid writer and gamer who never got over how GlaDOS lied to him about cake. He only eats pie now.