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I have recently been convalescing from surgery. In my housebound state, it’s unsurprising that I have found myself facing growing tedium. To alleviate it, my partner introduced me to the very popular video game franchise, Civilization. The turn-based strategy game ...
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The public first became acquainted with the detail-oriented, abrasive detective in 1887. We were subjected to his arrogant use of deductive reasoning for four novels and 56 short stories, but that wasn’t enough for the hungry audiences – we wanted ...
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I recently saw What If (also known as The F Word) at the cinema. It was a predictable and silly indie rom-com. I didn’t think much of it, but it did get me thinking about the difference between the slick, ...
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This year, renowned force of darkness – and New Jersey’s own ‘evil Elvis’ – Glen Danzig tried suing his former Misfits bandmate, the devil-locked, born again Christian, Jerry Only, for a share of profits Jerry made licensing the band’s ‘crimson ...
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Guest post by Jenny Fell Doctor Who is the longest running sci fi TV show in the world. Since it was revived in 2005, it has once again gained a massive cult following containing a mixture of fans who have ...
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Perhaps there is something in the air during the month of August. On August 4th, 2011, Mark Duggan was shot dead by London police, becoming the main inciting incident for the riots that began on August 6th. On August 9th, ...
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Lauren Bacall taught me how to be sexy. Forget Marilyn Monroe or Bette Davis, Bacall was the only woman to have the perfect balance of beauty, intelligence, and strength of character. I still remember my mother coming home with a ...
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Guardians of the Galaxy is now a certifiable hit with its opening weekend reaching $94.3 million dollars domestically. It has been critically acclaimed for its excellent script and cast managing to create a story that is both humorous and touching ...
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John Oliver is my new hero. I loved him on Community but I didn’t catch any of his appearances on The Daily Show. Now that he has his own series on HBO (and let’s face it, who else would have him?), Last Week Tonight ...
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