Hi Biscuit Breakers, Courtesy of Screen Rant and Disney Studios Are you, like me, wondering when Disney will stop the remakes, the sequels, the prequels and all that jazz instead of creating something new? Yeah? Me too. Let’s explore. Since Disney’s success with early live-action remakes like Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent and Beauty and the... Continue Reading →
What A Riot
A chaotic party Streets lined with odd tables and chairs An abundance of food No sight of those small tin squares Confetti bombs Fragments of pink, yellow, blue Coating the sky With a different kind of view Music booming Heard from the neighbouring town Unaware of the feast And the news we’ve just... Continue Reading →
Film Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Suspenseful, gothic, worth the watch. Unfortunately, I was disappointed and these three comments don’t satisfy the atrocity of the film. Confusing, full of sex and a waste of my time. That’s what I thought of the film. However, the cast who played each of the main characters were quite believable and accurate to the book.... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde’s novel is a classic Gothic novel which unlike some, it’s definitely worth the ending. The Picture of Dorian Gray is set in Victorian London, a painter Basil Hallward becomes obsessed with the beauty of his subject. Dorian Gray was a beauty, and Basil often painted him. On his final painting, he drew Dorian... Continue Reading →
History Bites: The Essex Rebellion (1601)
The Essex Rebellion is probably my favourite rebellion in the whole of the Tudor reign. First of all, I just want you to picture a camp, pretty young boy, very wealthy as he was the Queen’s favourite courtier in the Privy Council in her later stages of life. Robert Devereux AKA Earl of Essex And... Continue Reading →
The Most Underrated Songs in Musical Theatre
Hi Biscuit Breakers! As you may well know, I love musicals. I was brought up on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music and Phantom of the Opera to name a few. Taking a trip to our local theatre always felt special, but when we go to the West End, I always feel like... Continue Reading →
Hi Biscuit Breakers! Now you’ve seen a little bit of what this blog will entail, I wanted to give you an insight into the writer behind Biscuit Breaks. As you know, my name is Henna. It comes from the Indian plant which can be crushed into a paste called Mehndi, and this can be used... Continue Reading →
History Bites: Seaside Staycation
Hi Biscuit Breakers! The Great British Summer. We’ve definitely had a proper on this year! I’m sat writing this now and it’s raining. If you’re hoping for a taste of the sunshine and to relax with the family, a seaside getaway is nearly always a good idea. Until it starts raining, and the picnic rug... Continue Reading →
The Grey Planet
The blue man woke up and said‘What planet is this?’ I replied, ‘Sir, you are on Earth’ ‘Ah,’ he said, with a knowing smile. His face transformed into azure oceans, eyebrows forming great arches and waves. Orange, pink and black diamonds scattered along his rough contours. Rays of light pierced the skin with a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Biscuit Breaks!
Hi Biscuit Breakers, My name is Henna and I am an avid reader, film buff and history nerd. I have decided to start this blog because its something I've been wanting to do for a while. Now, I guess you're wondering why I decided to call my blog 'Biscuit Breaks'... First of all, I love... Continue Reading →
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