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The emoji has become part of our daily conversations. Emoji is a combination of E and Moji in Japanese. E is translated into picture whilst moji is character. Emojis first appeared in 1982 as emoticons, a quick way to express one's emotions. One decade later, they traveled to Japan and quickly became a household name. Social media's meteoric rise, led to its entrance onto the digital world through smartphones and […]

Everyone in some shape or form have seen memes whilst surfing online on the internet. They are relatable, satirical or hilarious content shared on social media platforms or channels. Memes vary from images, videos, text and GIFs. The term was first used by biologist Richard Dawkins in his book "The Selfish Gene" published in 1976. Memes have become a universal and effective way of communicating in a time where information […]

Musicians commit themselves 100% to their songs and are proud to what they put out to the masses. There are some musicians who hate their own songs that they released. Here are some of these musicians that dislike their songs. Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA America surely partied when the musician's tune was released in 2009, but she has other feelings about it. She appreciated it, but not […]

Award season has kicked into overdrive as the Golden Globes happened last night. Held in Beverly Hills California, this was the 81st time the awards took place and were hosted by Jo Koy. The awards give us a clear indication of the movies and actors that will dominate the awards campaign in the months to come. Oppenheimer looks set to accomplish that feat as it took home five awards. Christopher […]

We all know The Simpsons. For decades, that yellow cartoon family from Spingfrield graced our television screens. They are also famous for having the ability to predict things that appear quite close to reality. 2024 is no exception, so let's see what they predict from their crystal ball this time. Artificial Intelligence Takeover In "Them Robot" Homer loses his job as Mr Burns his employer replaces every human employee with […]

2024 marks the 96th anniversary of Steamboat Willie, a black and white cartoon starring Mickey Mouse. https://youtu.be/hmzO--ox7X0 Created by Walt Disney and his studio, it was a watershed moment in cinematic history and pop culture. It introduced the iconic rodent that became the cartoon character and Disney mascot everyone recognises today. It was also lauded for its technical innovations in sound and animation. Steamboat Willie's copyright protection has expired so […]

What better way to kick off the new year than with a visit to the Embassy Cinemas? Here are some exciting movies to look forward to in January. Priscilla Directed by Sofia Coppolla, this is the story of Priscilla Beaulieu's relationship with Elvis Presley who becomes her husband. The movie focuses on her perspective and shows the unseen side of their relationship making this far from your standard biopic. https://youtu.be/DBWk6BohVXk […]

The end of the year is in sight which means it's that time again to think about our resolutions for the new year. Resolutions can be tiresome or ambitious so here are some that are unique to consider for yourself.   Curiosity over opinions Opinions can lead to arguments or indecision with yourself or others. With natural awareness you can never be accurate about everything you think. Don't be afraid […]

Despite being more than 30 years old, Home Alone will always remain a family holiday tradition. It's so popular among audiences whether children or adults thanks to its heartwarming and hilarious plot. There are also some facts you have never heard of in the movie. A family trip was the inspiration John Hughes, the movie's writer and producer was on his way home from a Europe vacation with his family. […]