It seems like a recent thing that we celebrate, but is it? In fact, International Women's Day (8th March) has been celebrated for over 100 years. It was first introduced by the Socialist party in 1909 in the United States. It grew in popularity in 1910 when a German Feminist, Clara Zetkin, celebrated it in... Continue Reading →
I remember starting this blog wanting to highlight the annoying facts that films miss out, but relatively try and stick to the story. Oh boy was this film made for this blog series. When I say I was annoyed and angry at the film from start to finish. I really was. First of all, Violet's... Continue Reading →
Hi Biscuit Breakers After being recommended this YA novel from many of my friends, I finally managed to get around to reading it in the Summer. Written by Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places follows suicidal teen Theodore Finch and Violet Markey, who recently lost her older sister. Photo Credit by: SHEmazing! They meet on... Continue Reading →
I'm a superstar and you don't even know it. In a Wonderbra and you don't even know it. You're so 'blah blah' and you don't even know it...And You Don't Even Know It, Everybody's Talking About Jamie In a world full of Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Les Miserables. Jamie is probably one of the... Continue Reading →
It’s like a warm Christmas hug, full of laughter, light and emotion. Plus the extra nod to the late great George Michael was just wonderful. Now, I’d like to point out that there are some negative reviews for this film, and I can understand why. ‘Cliché’ comes across a lot. But, if you’re like me... Continue Reading →
Hi Biscuit Breakers, Now, for all those who are going to be voting in the general election on the 12th December. I thought it would be a good thing to explain how the EU actually came about. This post has no political views attached, it’s just the facts on the history of the European Union.... Continue Reading →
‘Work, work, Angelicaaa. Work, Work, Elizaa. AND Peggy. The Schuyler sisters!’ We don’t really see much of Margarita Schuyler AKA “Peggy” in Hamilton the musical. However, she is one badass lady who seems to be brushed under the carpet. Peggy was probably the most famous Schuyler sister at the time. She was constantly witnessing the... Continue Reading →
Where am I? I think I’m in a room. It’s blank. It isn’t white or black, I’m not sure. There aren’t any walls; not that I can see anyway: no ceiling. From above there is a blinding light. I can feel the heat radiating from it but I don’t know where it’s coming from. I... Continue Reading →
I was impressed with the film adaptation and surprisingly I have watched and read The Fault in Our Stars on numerous occasions. I never thought that a film could do a book so much justice, but apparently, it can. I just wish it did that in Me Before You… I also thought that the visual... Continue Reading →
Hi Biscuit Breakers! These last two days have been very important in the Hindu calendar. I am a Hindu and I have been celebrating Diwali and New Year. The story of Diwali comes from the Ramayana, an ancient book which told many epic poems and stories. Including the origins of Diwali. The story is about... Continue Reading →
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