Movies

Film review: Trolls World Tour

In these weird times of self-isolation we all need cheering up and the perfect movie to that effect isTrolls World Tour, an exhilarating animation perfect to connect the kids generation with their parents through a cool story, quirky characters and amazing music. As an extra treat, check out my interview with film director Walt Dohrn I caught up with before the pandemic…
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Books

Book of the month: Climate Rebels by Ben Lerwill

There is no need to explain how serious the coronavirus pandemic is. While the world has stopped and we are stuck indoor in self-isolation, from the safety of our homes, we watch as the air clears in China, as Venice’s canals shimmer an emerald green full of dolphins, as the plane-free blue skies are full of singing birds, as the ozone hole is repairing itself.As a society, we have been on…
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Movies

Film review: My Spy starring Dave Bautista

My spy is the perfect spy movie for families. No blood, lots of fun and action. A spy movie with lots of gags and action starring Dave Bautista, a Dwayne Johnson’s lookalike. Although you could tell from the very start that this movie would have been perfect for The Rock, ten minutes into the story you warm up to Bautista’s character. ThinkMission: Impossiblemeets…
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Film review: Military Wives out on 6 March 2020

From time to time we need a feel-good movie to cheer us up. That’s why we all need Military Wives right now. Luckily it hits UK cinemas on 6 March. Military Wives is a beautiful emotional film that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure! It’s even better because it’s based on a real story. The story The inspirational story of friendship, love, and support on the home…
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Film review: Parasite

Thought-provoking, flawless movie Parasite is with Jokerthe movie of the decade. Whether you’re a watching it in Black and White or in colour, it’s a must-see film. The story A poor family, the Kims, con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complicated when their deception is threatened with exposure. The Director and…
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Film review: Disney Pixar's Onward

Disney Pixar is back with a bang with its new animation Onward. It provides lots of laughs, giggles, and emotional moments too. On a personal level, when I was a teenager (age of Tom Holland’s character) I had a phase in which I was also desperate to meet my biological mother who passed away when I was only three. This movie tapped into those deep memories and made me emotional throughout the…
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Party tips

How much do we spend on our stag and hen dos?

If you are getting married for the first time or are doing it for the second time, the big question is how much to spend on our stag and hen dos. A big bash in Budapest? Party paintballing? A mad fancy dress one at a nightclub? Long gone are the times when stag and hen dos were simply a night down at the pub or out on the tiles. The pre-marital parties of today are more extravagant, audacious and…
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A modern mum's guide to the best nights out this year

As a modern mum, it is natural to find yourself busy and rushed off your feet much of the time. This is why you need to think about the best ways of being able to relax, cut loose, and unwind so that you don’t experience burn out. There are a lot of things that can play a part in this when you are looking to find ways of de-stressing, but the general consensus is that a night out would be one of…
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Downton Abbey The Movie DVD: Chatting with Academy Award winning Julian Fellowes and actor Hugh Bonneville

After six years of waiting, the Downton Abbeymovie, written by Julian Fellowes, is finally here and now available on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.Itis a blast for all fans of classic British period dramas. Downton Abbeythe movie provides hilarious gags and enjoyable escapism away from nonsensical politics.I recently met the…
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Books

The best self-aid books for 2020

Professional consultants to sort us out in life-changing times can cost a fortune and you cannot just go for one session. Although I have used life coaches and mentors in the past to guide me at crossroads at various moments of my life, I am also a great believer that we can help ourselves if we are strong-willed and confident that we can make a success of our life. I need to be the first person…
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