How being a fan inspires positive thinking

Our minds are very complex indeed. It is with no false pretence that as a fan of a film, television franchise or book series, we become more mindful and positive in ourselves. Some may not believe this to be true but think of a book, TV series, film or game that you love wholeheartedly, that … >

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2016: It’s all been Quite Interesting

It’s been an eventful year, with the double whammy of Brexit and Trump sending shockwaves around the world, while providing a goldmine of material for comedians and satirists everywhere. In accordance with the notorious Chinese curse, we seem to be living in “interesting” times, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s also been a particularly busy … >

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What if… the TARDIS wasn’t a police box?

In a world as diverse as the one of Doctor Who, there are so many changes, it is understandable to think that the only thing the same in Doctor Who is the name. But actually it’s surprising to think just how many aspects of the show are constant. Over time, Josh Steer is going to look … >

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How long can studios keep rebooting their superheroes?

Have you noticed that, just when you thought Hollywood’s superhero boom must finally be ready to burst, another one turns up in our cinemas? Surely the worlds of Marvel and DC Comics must have been plundered for all possible plots and character permutations by now, but it would seem that this is very far from … >

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A look at bingo on the TV

Although many do not realise it, bingo on the TV is nothing really new at all, in fact it has been tried a few times. Do you remember Bob Monkhouse and the TV show Bob’s Full House?  Maybe you also remember Shane Richie’s Lucky Numbers? Bingo sites have been sponsoring popular programmes like Family Fortunes … >

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The great bingo stereotype: How TV and films perpetuate this

If you are a fan of Better Call Saul, you will no doubt have enjoyed the quite brilliant bingo scene where Saul Goodman has something of an epiphany while calling numbers at an old folks’ home. While the scene is funny and extremely energetic, however, it does portray an age-old bingo stereotype that becomes less … >

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