1977 – 583 people die in the worst aviation disaster ever in Tenerife. Hamida Djandoubi is the last person to be executed by Guillotine in France. Star Wars premiers. Smallpox is effectively eradicated, one of the most spectacular vaccination successes in human history. Some grim news this year … but the music was as greatContinue reading “1977: The Year In Music”
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Every Film I Watched In 2023 Ranked
At the start of 2023 I set myself a challenge – I would watch one new movie (i.e. for the first time) a week in order to broaden my cinematic repertoire. Now that the year has come to an end, I can finally say I (barely) reached that goal! A few disclaimers before we startContinue reading “Every Film I Watched In 2023 Ranked”
Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “Reunion, and Turnabout” (Justice For All – Case 2)
“Reunion, and Turnabout”, the second case of “Justice For All”, is unique in that it’s the first Ace Attorney case to be told out of order. Chronologically, it takes place before “The Lost Turnabout” and is framed as Phoenix recounting his unorthodox reunion with Maya. Many fans consider this a step up from the openingContinue reading “Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “Reunion, and Turnabout” (Justice For All – Case 2)”
1976: The Year In Music
1976 – Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs found Apple Computer. US Viking 1 becomes the first Mars landing. Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba. And some great music was released! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of the year, giving my opinions on their musicality and longevity as well asContinue reading “1976: The Year In Music”
1975: The Year In Music
1975 – The film “Jaws” by Steven Spielberg releases. “Wheel Of Fortune” and “Saturday Night Live” both premier on NBC. Margaret Thatcher becomes leader of the Conservative Party. Liz Truss is born, who would go on to be the single greatest Prime Minister in British history bar none. Okay, that last fact might be aContinue reading “1975: The Year In Music”
“Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened” – Every Chapter Ranked
I’ve recently finished playing “Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened” – the latest Frogwares Sherlock game – and it’s safe to say my opinions on it are mixed. Instead of a full-blown review, I thought it better to rank the game’s chapters individually. There are eight chapters (not cases, like in “Crimes and Punishments”, but instalments inContinue reading ““Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened” – Every Chapter Ranked”
Doctor Who – 60th Anniversary Specials Ranked
After waiting for what felt like an eternity, the RTD / David Tennant / Catherine Tate Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials finally released … and they were quite something to say the least! There are a whopping three episodes for me to rank and review (I’ve got my work cut out for me this timeContinue reading “Doctor Who – 60th Anniversary Specials Ranked”
1974: The Year In Music
1974 – Chinese farmers discover the famous Terracotta Army. The first extra-terrestrial message is sent from Earth into space. ABBA wins the Eurovision Song Contest with “Waterloo”. Not the craziest year, but some good songs released! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of the year, giving my opinions on theirContinue reading “1974: The Year In Music”
The Office – Season 8 Episodes Ranked
I went into Season 8 of The Office fully aware that many fans consider it to be the worst season of the show. Their warnings were appreciated. Before I begin the monumental task of ranking all 24 lacklustre episodes, you can check out some of my related blog posts below: 24 – Gettysburg Rating: DContinue reading “The Office – Season 8 Episodes Ranked”
Matt Has An Opinion 