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80’s

05/06/2024
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39 Years Ago: June 5th, 1985…

…a kid took a day off school. June 5th, 1985, may seem like any other ordinary date on the calendar, but for fans of the iconic film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” it holds special significance. While it’s never been officially confirmed, dedicated fans have meticulously pieced together clues from the film to conclude that this was the date that Ferris took his legendary day off. Released in 1986, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Directed by John Hughes and starring Matthew Broderick as the charming Ferris Bueller,... Read More

10/04/2018
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Insert Coin To Continue: Ready Player One?

Spielberg is back… and he’s delivered another classic for the big screen. Ready Player One is a film based on a 2011 novel by Ernest Cline (who also had a hand in writing for the film adaptation). It’s set in Columbus, OH in the year 2045, where the real world has become so dire that the world escapes reality by using Virtual Reality to engage with others, as well as work and play. The creator of the VR system (OASIS) is James Halliday, who recently passed away. Before he did,... Read More

04/07/2016
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Oh Say Can You Tee(Shirt)?

Just own the night, like the 4th of July – it’s America’s Independence Day! As Americans enjoy their Monday off (as written by an Englishman who’s totally not bitter about being in the office…), let’s look at some of our US-themed favourites in store…   The Only Boss I Listen To – Bruce Springsteen The man Born In The USA, and the man behind many a Presidential candidates’ poor choice of theme song. While the chorus may be come across as full of patriotic pride, the verses are telling the... Read More