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A surprise this week as I actually review something topical. Yes, I've done film reviews before while they were still in cinemas but Avengers hasn't even been out a week and is still yet to come out in America so as this blog goes, this is incredibly relevant. Avengers: Age of Ultron is the sequel to one of the biggest films ever made, The Avengers and it is pretty much the perfect sequel. It's bigger, better and more badass than ever before and it's kicked off an exciting looking movie season with a bang. Then another bang. Then a series of bangs and a bad guy being thrown through the wall. Story wise, Age of Ultron basically slots right in after Captain America 2 and features the whole gang getting back together. Fortunately, it starts with action immediately because we know and love these characters. The gang start by stealing Loki's scepter from the first film and it doesn't really stop from there. The guys get back to the fancy new base and then Ton...

Folks, welcome to Summer. It's a time of sun, a time of fun and a time when all that will be ignored because I have to revise. But more importantly, it's a time when some of the most visually impressive and fun films come out from the big studios. And while Summer blockbusters aren't always good, last year was surprisingly excellent and has filled me with a lot of confidence, even if it could be misplaced. Also, films like Paper Towns aren't on here because they're not typical Summer blockbusters. Only the big budget, balls to the wall type stuff will get on here. In short, these are the films you should be watching instead of going outside or revising for exams. Because that's what I'll be doing. 7. Mission Impossible- Rogue Nation Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise is someone that exists and keeps making movies. A large portion of these movies have been the Mission Impossible films, which I actually really like. Ghost Protocol surprised everyone with ...

I was recently recommended a show by the name of Inside No. 9 and having little idea what it was about, I jumped straight in there. And boy did I like what I saw. Now, I've been watching the second series of the show but fortunately, every episode is entirely self contained so you can watch them out of order or skip ones entirely, similar to Black Mirror. And the comparison to Black Mirror is appropriate because this show is master of many things. It may not be trying to talk to the audience about the possibilities of technology but it does have a constant humour and an unexpected mastery of tension. Another shared love is the twist at the end. Black Mirror relied less on this but No. 9 loves it and to it's credit, pulls it off very well, time after time. What's also interesting is how much the episodes vary. Of the four I've seen so far, here's the gist. And don't worry, no spoilers. The first episode is about six people in a carriage of a night t...

Warning: this review contains major spoilers for seasons 1, 2 and 3. If you haven't seen House of Cards yet, just go watch it and come back Frank Underwood has fought has way up the political ladder and he is now the most powerful man in the whole world; he's President of the United States. But this time round, it's a house divided. With heat coming from Russia, congress and his own party, Frank has never been busier and the cracks are starting to show. Will this House of Cards come tumbling down? If by that you mean the show's quality, no, not really. Unquestionably, one of the constant highlights of House of Cards is the acting. Kevin Spacey is as on form as ever as the ruthless anti-hero but now he has to put on a good face for the public. It gives old Kev a chance to really flex his acting muscles. On similarly strong form is Robin Wright as Claire Underwood. This season, more than ever, we get a look at the dynamic between Frank and Claire and how it starts...

Warning: The following review is a joke. It's not a serious review. If you're looking for something (moderately) serious, come back next week. People will try to tell you there are seven circles of hell. These people evidently are ignorant and haven't heard of the eighth circle. In the business, we call this place Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends. It's a place full of hatred, full of confusion and it's all commanded by a woman who can literally shoot fire out of her eyes. Welcome to hell. It fits in your pocket. Now, the game starts in typically eerie fashion. You are given a list of commands. There is no exit button. You're locked in instantly. You can either cook for your master, perform for her family or write in your diary about how you miss your family. The smell of the real world. Not living in hell. Oh how I wish I could escape but I'm trapped. Now, you occasionally get bonuses. Get five and you are given a choice of three boxes. One leads...