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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: American Dad: 1 of 11
When I spotted Volume 3 of American Dad for 8 in my local Woolworths (RIP), I thought I had managed to grab quite a bargain. Created by Seth MacFarlane who is also the brains behind the fantastic Family Guy, I was hoping that this satirical American cartoon comedy would provide me with enough entertainment to ensure my 8 was ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Knocked Up: 4 of 33
I like to think that I'm not the most demanding of film watchers. All I ask is that a film does what it says on the tin, or perhaps more precisely, the blurb on the back of the box. So when I rented the much lauded Knocked Up, I don't think I was being particularly obtuse in hoping for some laughs out of this hyped comedy fil... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Snopes.com: 2 of 15
Maybe it's my inquisitive mind, or perhaps the fact that I'm a bit of a geek but I have a strange fascination with Urban Legends and any other myths of questionable origin. So whether I have a few spare minutes to browse the 'net or I've received an email forward that requires further research, Snopes.com is often my first po... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Analysis: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams: 1 of 7
Williams' work is often considered as "one of the most savage indictments of culture in our time"(i) and A Streetcar Named Desire is no exception. The play challenged the taboo issues of violence, homosexuality and promiscuity whilst the 1951 film adaptation caused great controversy despite censorship carried out by the Motio... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: 1 of 7
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was originally released in 2004 and tells the story of Clementine and Joel. With a script by Charlie Kaufman and direction from Michel Gondry, the film was always going to be something special and surreal and it certainly delivers on both counts. The film tells us the story of a love that... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Island: 1 of 4
Last night, after a de-stressing bath, I decided to settle down to watch a DVD. Given my limited DVD collection, I had only 2 options so I read up reviews of both and plumped for The Island, an action packed thrilled starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. The DVD case promised an all-star cast and an action-packed rid... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Software reviews: Firefox 3: 1 of 3
Well you've made it here, so you've sussed out how to use an internet browser. Chances are, you're using either Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari or, the same as me, Firefox. There are other internet browsers available, but those are perhaps the most commonly used. With Microsoft having such a strong hold in the PC market, man... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) The Dooyoo reward system explained: 1 of 3
For those of you who are new to writing reviews at Dooyoo, the rewards system can seem complex on the surface. The currency of Dooyoo.co.uk is the Dooyoo mile which can be exchanged for donations to charity, Amazon.co.uk vouchers or, perhaps most appealing of all, cold hard cash.The Dooyoo rewards system has changed over the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an effective movie review: 14 of 35
In my time reading and writing reviews, I've read a lot of film reviews. Most of them are good, a few exceptional and there tends to be waves of absolutely diabolical dross. Now I will admit that there are those who write far better film reviews than I ever manage, but I'm not a complete novice myself either. So I thought I'd... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Be Kind, Rewind: 7 of 15
Jack Black seems to established him as the funny man of the noughties. So when I popped to my local library to pick up a couple of DVDs, I didn't hesitate in picking up a copy of Be Kind Rewind. I'd only seen the infamous Jack Black in one previous film, Nacho Libra, which was a flop as far as I was concerned. In fact, I only... More..