Books

5 books you should have read

When we're trying to make positive changes to our busy schedules, one of the first things we consider is reading more. The only difficulty is; where do you start? You could go back centuries and delve into the classics, or you could pick modern greats that have changed the game. …

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16/11/2017
Laura Hamill

Magpie Recommends: Essential Taylor Swift Tracks

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 10 years, you'll have heard of country-turned-pop singer Taylor Swift. TayTay's celebrity status has excelled beyond belief in recent years, and while her personal life is constantly in the media, she's made some immense songs to express her feelings about …

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10/11/2017
Laura Hamill

8 of the best directorial debuts

A lot rests on your first attempt at anything. When it comes to directing, it could make or break your career. The following films are some of the strongest debuts in history, and are must-watches for any fan of the big screen. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels "" Guy …

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08/11/2017
Laura Hamill

Disney announce The Lion King remake for 2019

This is not a drill. Disney have made a few remakes in recent years which have been beautifully filmed, and had plenty to live up to. But, Walt Disney Studios have gone one better and created the remake of our dreams. One of the best-loved Disney movies of our childhoods, …

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02/11/2017
Laura Hamill

The highest grossing horror movie franchises

Halloween has easily become one of the best-loved holidays. There's nothing we love more than being scared by villains, aliens and ghouls on October 31! People rushed out in their millions to see the following movies, and the sequels that came with them. Jaws £601.35m The impact of the Jaws …

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31/10/2017
Laura Hamill

Robert Downey Jr. is returning for Avengers 4

Robert Downey Jr. has taken to Instagram to confirm his role the fourth Avengers film. Tony Stark will be back in the currently untitled film, slated for release in May 2019. New flick, new short chair. #lumbarsupport #marvel #bts A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Oct 27, 2017 …

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31/10/2017
Laura Hamill
Pexels

The best video games of the last 5 years

When it comes to video games, we've been pretty spoilt for choice in the last few years! Consoles are getting better, the games are getting more interesting, the graphics are out of this world"¦ but some games outshine the others by quite some stretch. We've taken a look at some …

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26/10/2017
Laura Hamill

Glastonbury set for a 2019 return

Glastonbury organisers have confirmed their seminal festival will be back up and running in 2019. As stated on their website, Glastonbury will return to Worthy Farm from 26 to 30 June 2019. Without a festival in place next summer, it will allow the farmland to recover. No doubt Michael and …

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24/10/2017
Laura Hamill