It’s been a good year for the roses, as was said by Elvis Costello recently. Of course, by “the roses” he meant music that I, Big G, quite like. Therefore, to bring us to the end of the year in a flurry of doe-eyed nostalgia for a time not so long ago, I shall now … Continue reading Albums Of The Year (Curated By Me, Big G)
Category: Opinion Pieces
Grief By Lilian Anderson
In the UK and Western society, we don’t talk about death. We sugar-coat it in euphemisms and whispers. I didn’t lose my parents, I didn't set them down in the park, get distracted and walk away. Death dragged the two most beautiful, kind, caring, vital people I've ever known away. Cancer lay in wait all … Continue reading Grief By Lilian Anderson
The PlayStation 2 – The Perfect Video Game Console, 20 Years Later
It is hard to believe that the best selling console of all time is almost 20 years old and still stands the test of time as one of the greatest consoles ever produced. With over 150 million units sold globally in its life and a library of 3500+ games, the PlayStation 2 is renowned as … Continue reading The PlayStation 2 – The Perfect Video Game Console, 20 Years Later
Response to The New Doctor
I guess I’m a bit late to the party on this one seeing as she was officially announced as the new Doctor on Sunday 16th July 2017 but I didn’t want to rush to an opinion and frankly I wanted to wait until everyone else has had their say before I reacted and I feel … Continue reading Response to The New Doctor
How dare you, How I Met Your Mother
Like a lot of fans I felt betrayed and disappointed by this steaming dump of a final season. For those of you who don't know How I met Your Mother it is a show which as the name suggest involves a father telling his children how he met their mother. Despite taking a whopping nine … Continue reading How dare you, How I Met Your Mother
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