This week marks the 78th anniversary of the release of 1945’s They Were Expendable, a film set during the Battle of the Philippines which took place just a couple of years prior. The film’s cinematic debut was pushed back to late December 1945 since the Japanese had surrendered earlier that year. Yet despite good reviews, … Read more
One Life details the incredible story of Sir Nicholas Winton who helped save 669 children from central Europe during World War Two and while the British humanitarian tragically died in 2015, much of his family appeared at the film’s London premiere. Among the countless faces on the red carpet were Henry Warriner and his wife, … Read more
This week’s episode of Queen The Greatest Live features brand new interviews with Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor sharing how their live experience as a band has changed across over half a century of touring. The guitarist confessed of touring as Queen and Adam Lambert in the 21st century: “The reaction is very similar … Read more
As 2024 dawns so do 13 years since George RR Martin published a book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Since A Dance with Dragons hit shelves in 2011, the Game of Thrones TV show has come and gone with the showrunners being forced to rely on the author’s plot outlines for … Read more
It’s almost inevitable for many Brits that they will be waking up today with some level of a hangover. Despite our best efforts to not drink too much, New Year’s Eve is typically one of the heaviest nights of the year. While the only real cure for a hangover is going back in time to … Read more
Back in the 1970s, Steven Spielberg told George Lucas that he wanted to make a James Bond movie. Instead, the two teamed up with their own action hero in Indiana Jones. But when it came to casting the father of Harrison Ford’s lead in the third movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the director … Read more
After the fun and excitement of Christmas and New Year, the reality starts to set in that we have another two months of winter to contend with. Short days and cold temperatures aren’t exactly inspiring. And with these factors we are more likely to suffer both physically and mentally, as we aren’t getting enough sunlight … Read more
As 2023 comes to a close, could 2024 be the year of the next James Bond announcement? Considering the three-year gap between the release of Pierce Brosnan’s Die Another Day (2002) and the casting of Daniel Craig (2005), will it be the same after No Time To Die (2021), which is on ITV1 this evening? … Read more
Christmas is the time of year that we are most likely to pile on a few pounds. While gaining a little extra weight is nothing to worry about, it can become unhealthy past a certain point. For example, obesity is linked to multiple dangerous health conditions such as diabetes and stroke. And having too much … Read more
Certain vitamins and minerals are needed to keep our bodies functioning to the best of their ability. Vitamin D is one such nutrient, which is used to keep our bones and muscles healthy. Found in exposure to sunlight, as well as certain foods, it should therefore be readily available. However, the shorter, darker days experienced … Read more
