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Premier League On Amazon Prime – What’s It Like? (Review)

Thursday, 5th December, 2019

The Premier League has fully entered the digital age for the first time, with live streamed games on Amazon Prime. Since I am an Amazon Prime customer already, it’s good news for me. But what is it like?

I watched a couple of games on Amazon Prime in the past couple of days, and this has been my experience so far.

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Leeds United: Take Us Home Documentary Review

Sunday, 1st December, 2019

 

As you’ll know I am quite a fan of football and football documentaries and films, and this has been in my watch list for quite a while. Leeds United, Take Us Home is another football documentary, this one showcasing the 2018-19 season for Leeds.

I am somewhat of a veteran of football documentaries now (I should make a best of list), loving the Man City All Or Nothing doc, Inside Borussia Dortmund and Six Dreams to name only three. This one is of a similar structure, following Leeds through the 2018-19 season.

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Christmas Wishlist 2019 – The Best Things To Buy For Men This Year

Friday, 29th November, 2019

It’s that time of the year again, it’s time to give (or receive) presents!

But what is good to buy this year?

Whether you’re buying something for another guy, looking for ideas for presents to receive yourself, or even buying your own gifts this year, these are some ideas on what to shop for.

Here’s some ideas to get you started, and hopefully you’ll be able to get some good deals in the sales.

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Inside Borussia Dortmund Documentary Review On Amazon

Sunday, 24th November, 2019

Inside Borussia Dortmund - Review of the Amazon Documentary

Amazon is getting a good reputation for it’s football documentaries. I’ve watched a couple of them, and when I saw Inside Borussia Dortmund, I had to watch it.

It’s a 4 part documentary which tells you exactly what it is from the title: Inside Borussia Dortmund, where it takes you on board and gives you a look back at the 2018-19 season.

Here’s what I thought it.

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Take Me Out 2019 Series 11 Girls Photos

Saturday, 26th October, 2019

Take Me Out 2019 Series 11 Girls Photos - Michael 84 Blog

No lighty, no likey! Take Me Out is back on our TV screens on a Saturday night!

As Paddy McGuinness says… Bring on the girls.

The last series was in January 2018, so series 11 has been well over-due, and it’s finally back on ITV tonight (26th October) and every Saturday night, from 19:15.

Who’s excited to see the girls?

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Film Night: The House With Will Ferrell & Amy Poehler

Sunday, 20th October, 2019

I was browsing around films to watch and wanted something light and funny to watch, and came across this film called The House with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. I like both of these actors, and so I decided to give this film a watch, although I knew nothing about it.

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FIFA 20: Football & VOLTA: Initial Thoughts And Review

Sunday, 29th September, 2019

FIFA 20 Review - Is VOLTA Good?

It’s that time of the year again…FIFA 20 was released on Friday! That means it’s been a weekend of playing FIFA, or at least a few hours of playing 😉

This year there has been one big addition, which is VOLTA.

Here’s what it’s all about, and a small initial review of the game.

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Film Night: Walk Of Shame

Sunday, 15th September, 2019

I was looking around for some films to watch on Amazon, and I spotted this film, Walk Of Shame. The title of course hooked me in, but other than that, I didn’t really know anything else about the film, so I decided to give it a watch.

It is fair to say, the film is not what I expected to watch. From the title and the character, as well as the way the film starts, I was expecting it to be some kind of stereotypical rom com kind of film, with some laughs, and the overall story being the girl trying to get the guy. But the film is not like that at all.

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The Gunner Tavern Review – Newcastle Pub For Drinks And Food

Wednesday, 11th September, 2019

Gunner Tavern Newcastle Review - Food And Drinks Michael84

A couple of Saturdays ago we were out and decided to check out a new pub, The Gunner Tavern, so we went in.

If you’re unfamiliar, it’s one of the new bars in Newcastle, and it takes up residence in the old Gotham Town, opposite the Central Station.

Here’s everything you need to know, and my thoughts on The Gunner Tavern.

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Who Pays On The First Date? The Man, Woman Or A Split? Here’s How To Know

Monday, 9th September, 2019

Let’s talk about the minefield that is dating. It’s a crazy, scary and big world out there. The first date is the first step.

You eventually find a woman, ask her out, and at the end of the date the cheque comes…There’s the awkward feeling and a small moment…

Who pays on the first date?

There’s of course a ton of advice, some traditional, some more modern. Traditionally It was always expected that men would pay for women for the first date, and in fact for all dates, but we’re in a whole new world now. In fact, we’ve been in the modern times for years now.

Here’s my guide into the first date, and the awkwardness of who’s going to be paying for it.

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