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Ten Years Later: CM Punk’s “Pipe Bomb”

“I don’t hate you, John... I hate this idea that you’re the best. Because you’re not. I’m the best. I’m the best in the world” Ten years ago today, the wrestling world was turned on its head. CM Punk had been a popular figure, the Straight Edge Superstar finding an audience with both his in ring and storyline performances. However, he was still viewed as “alternative” by many, including…

3 months to Euro 2020 in 2021: James’ England Squad Predictions

This summer England will go into the European Championships with a nation ready to cheer anything, but who will be wearing the Three Lions on their shirts? Here’s what I think. Continue reading

23 Years since the release of The Big Lebowski, we look at The Day of The Dude.

“The scenes outrank the plot”, says director Joel Coen about The Big Lebowski. Following the success of Fargo, The Big Lebowski was released on this very day in 1998 across North American theatres and was met with lukewarm reviews with critics citing the excess use of profanity as a way to cover dialogue gaps. It wasn’t an overwhelming commercial success either grossing $18 million in the United…

John Was Trying to Contact Aliens Review - a new short documentary on Netflix. But is it worth your time?

One man attempts to contact aliens from his bedroom. A new Netflix short film tells his story. Is it worth your time?

As a child, John Sheppard decided to try and contact aliens. This short documentary from Matthew Killip tells the story of a man who continued sending music out into space, building more and more advanced equipment to keep sending his message to anyone listening out there. He…

In the new Netflix documentary, Nicolas Anelka tells the story of his career. Is it worth your time?

In the late 90s, talented French forward Nicolas Anelka burst onto the scene. A career laden with trophies and big money moves followed, but so did lots of controversy. This documentary from Franck Nataf gives Anelka free reign to give his side of the story; to finally explain the real person…

The Peanut Butter Falcon Review - Two young men looking for direction go on a journey. My favourite film of 2019 is now on Netflix.

Two young men looking for direction go on a journey. My favourite film of 2019 is now on Netflix.

Zak (Zack Gottsagen) is an orphaned young man living in an old people’s home in North Carolina. He has Down’s Syndrome and the state cannot find a better place for him to stay. His case worker Eleanor (Dakota Johnson) cares for him deeply, but he still wants to live his own life, and is always…

Tiny Creatures Review: Everyone loves a good nature documentary. Is this new Netflix offering from Jonathan Jones, Planet Earth II’s award winning cinematographer, worth your time?

Everyone loves a good nature documentary. Is this new Netflix offering from Jonathan Jones, Planet Earth II’s award winning cinematographer, worth your time?

Netflix’s Tiny Creatures

It’s pretty annoying when you’re flipping through Netflix, and something starts playing because you linger for 2 seconds on the selection. But sometimes, it works out pretty well. May I present: Tiny Creatures.

The Forgotten English Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster

Fraser Forster played his first game in 18 months last weekend, which got me thinking – what happened to the generation of England goalkeepers who were following Joe Hart?

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Who will be Scotland’s next manager?

After Alex McLeish’s distinctly unsuccessful second spell as Scotland manager, we have a look at who could take up the reins.

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