Magic, Ghosts and Fish: What to watch at the cinema this month

Blockbuster season is in full swing, with star-studded movies hitting the big screen left, right and centre. Here’s the pick of what’s hitting your local cinema this month. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – 1st July Eddie and Patsy return, this time on the big screen. Fortunately, not much has changed: …

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01/07/2016
Chris Smith

5 of the greatest things to happen on social media in 2016 – so far

Sometimes it can feel like the internet is just full of trolls who hate everyone and everything, but sometimes, just sometimes, something surfaces on social media that helps bring a little joy back into our lives. So, to celebrate #SocialMediaDay, we’ve put together 5 of the greatest things to happen on social …

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30/06/2016
Emma Lyskava
Manga

5 of the best anime series for beginners

In the West, a lot of people think cartoons are for kids. They’ve clearly never watched anime. Japanese animation has a rich tradition of adult-orientated shows with complex themes, gripping stories and more violence than your average episode of Game of Thrones. The kind of stuff that would give your average …

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29/06/2016
Chris Smith
Feat Phones

Should you downgrade your phone?

Do you ever catch yourself scrolling through Facebook and wonder “why do I spend so much time doing this?” You’re not alone. Although smartphone ownership is at a record high and the average Brit spends over 20 hours a week on the internet, not all of us are happy about …

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27/06/2016
Chris Smith
Glasto

Friday Five: Songs you won’t want to miss at Glastonbury

After traffic chaos on Wednesday and mudbaths on Thursday, the music bit of Glastonbury finally kicks off today. If you aren’t at the festival (hello if you are), then here are five songs you won’t want to miss on this weekend’s TV coverage. Hello ”“ Adele Adele isn’t your typical …

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24/06/2016
Chris Smith
Vinyl

So, you’re thinking of starting a vinyl collection?

Vinyl has had a big resurgence in recent years. It’s currently the fastest growing music format, with 2.1 million records sold last year. Naturally, you might be tempted to find out what all the fuss is about. Here are a few things you need to know before you do… via …

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23/06/2016
Chris Smith
22 Jump Street

8 of the best comedy movie sequels

History is littered with bad comedy sequels. The genre lends itself to rubbish follow-ups: recycled jokes, generic plots, irritating characters ”“ the list goes on. Every now and then, though, a comedy sequel emerges that is actually pretty good. Take Ride Along 2, which is out now on DVD and …

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22/06/2016
Chris Smith