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The life lessons you learn when you re-watch ‘Harry Potter’ in your twenties
For millennials like myself, Harry Potter wasn't just a franchise; it was life. From the time that Harry enrolled in Hogwarts, to his graduation - we grew up with Harry and shared many of our big adolescent, teen and young adult moments…
Review: ‘Trolls’ – A fun and lighthearted look at a walking, talking exploded…
Dreamworks are reclaiming the meaning of 'Trolls', and proving that they're not just the hideous little people bullying others on the internet. Instead, they've created a backstory for the popular childhood toys with crazy hair. Growing up,…
10 quotes from Supergirl to get you ready for season 2
I was pleasantly surprised by Supergirl. I thought "oh yeah, another superhero show". However, that wasn't the case. It was so refreshing to have a female superhero up front and centre. I also fell in love with each character. That rarely…
A Monster Calls and 5 other movies about life lessons
I'll be honest, I'd never heard of this book let alone the screenplay. But after watching the trailer and reading the synopsis, I really want to see this film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiMjS-pbvI
This is far more…
What will the ‘Gilmore Girls’ revival be like? Here’s everything you need to know
It was a heartbreaking goodbye in 2007 when 'Gilmore Girls' came to an end, and I think everyone can agree that the upcoming revival is long overdue. But now we've all been left questioning parts of the revival. Edward Hermann (Richard…
Get in the Halloween spirit with this guide to spooky films
Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. Why? Pumpkin carving, dressing up in scary costumes and most importantly the Halloween films. It's the first holiday of the colder months, and something about it is so magical. Halloween is a great…
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ films ranked best to worst
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Why Simon Cowell was out of order with ‘X Factor’ hopeful Samantha Lavery
Saturday saw the beginning of the 'Judges Houses' on The X Factor which showcased talent, entertainment and anxious hopefuls singing for their chance to get one step closer to stardom. If you're unfamiliar with how the 'Judges Houses' round…
12 quotes from Supernatural you use in real life
Ahh, it's that time of year again. Why? Because all The CW shows return. They're my favourite U.S. channel as it airs most of my shows. One, in particular, is Supernatural. My all time fave. It's the only show I've watched from the very…
90s cartoons that NEED to be made into movies
Earlier this week, the artwork for the new Power Rangers movie was revealed. If you grew up in the 90s, there's no doubt that you would have watched an episode of this show. Since it aired in 1993, it took children's tv shows into a whole…
The best shows coming to Netflix U.S. & U.K. this October
Social life? What's that? That term doesn't exist in my mind when there're new things coming to Netflix. Switch your phone off, get your popcorn out and get comfy because I've got you covered.
BLACK MIRROR (SEASON 3)
The…
Get excited about season five of ‘The Mindy Project’ with these hilarious quotes from…
'The Mindy Project' has had its fair share of drama, and I'm not just talking about Mindy and Danny's on and off relationship. I'm referring to it's off screen battle to stay on screen. Despite being cancelled after season three, 'The Mindy…
Who is Howard Hughes? Watch the trailer for ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ to find out
20th Century Fox have recently released a trailer for upcoming film 'Rules Don't Apply' and it actually looks quite good. Although I wouldn't normally watch films like this, the fact that it's a story based around the time of the eccentric…
10 problems only a TV geek will understand
Let's get real right now. I am the type of person to freak out over almost anything, especially TV shows. My friends and family aren't quite on my level, which is unfortunate. There's so many problems that we face on a weekly basis that no…
Review: ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’ Tim Burton has created a…
In recent years there have been a number of young adult book to film adaptations - some have been terrible and others okay, but very rarely have there been adaptations that do the original concept any justice. The latest film to feel the…