Movies

Film review: Parasite

Thought-provoking, flawless movie Parasite is with Joker the 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 Writer is Bong…
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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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How to travel with young children

Travelling can be a gruelling experience, even when you’re doing it on your own. Throw young children into the mix and it and be downright overwhelming. That said, while travelling with babies and toddlers can be tricky, there a few steps that you can take to help ensure it goes smoothly. Plan ahead  I like being spontaneous but with young children it is important to plan ahead including…
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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 Abbey movie, written by Julian Fellowes, is finally here and now available on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. It is a blast for all fans of classic British period dramas. Downton Abbey the movie provides hilarious gags and enjoyable escapism away from nonsensical politics. I recently met the entire cast and…
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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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BooksProduct reviews

Book of the month: Goodbye Glossophobia - A guide to banish your fear of public speaking

Public speaking advisor Esther Stanhope advises her audience on effective communication and how to succeed in your job in her thought-provoking self-help book, Goodbye Glossophobia – A guide to banish your fear of public speaking. It is certain that everyone has had to speak in front of a group at some point in their life. Whether this is in front of ten or ten thousand people, it can be equally…
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Classic films review: Frank Capra’s It's a Wonderful Life fully restored release

What better time than Christmas to experience the life-affirming message of director Frank Capra’s enduringly popular classic from 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life. This brilliant Christmas classic has now been fully restored from the original negative in 4K delivering amazing clarity with sharper and brighter images for a sensational home viewing experience. It is available on 4K Ultra HD, DVD…
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Film review: Spies in disguise starring Will Smith & Tom Holland

Spies in disguise is an animated comedy set in the high-octane globe-trotting world of international espionage. It’s the first release by Blue Sky Studios as a unit of The Walt Disney Company. Spies in disguise is directed by Troy Quane and Nick Bruno from a screenplay by Brad Copeland and Lloyd Taylor and a screen story by Cindy Davis inspired by the animated short film “Pigeon…
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