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Whitney Houston and the Addiction ‘Blame Game’
The news of Whitney Houston’s death just over two weeks ago wasn’t quite the shock it should have been to many of her fans. Yes, it was a tragedy, and yes it came as a surprise, but there was a …
When The Academy Gets it Wrong: Best Picture
There's something about the Academy Awards, or the 'Oscars' as they're known to everyone outside the ceremony which really steams my pudding. The glitz, glamour, the false smiles and
From the DW Archives: A Guide To Winning An Acting Oscar
With the 84th Academy Awards just around the corner, this weeks 'From the DW Archives' was originally posted on 21st February 2011. In this post, Justin (@JayMotty) takes
From the DW Archives: Why British film is Best
In this weeks look back into the Daily Waffle archives, our contributor Jay Motty looks back at why British film is the best and he's not afraid to
Why I’m Fed Up Of Seeing Sequels (Part 1)
As a film lover, there's nothing better than going to the cinema and seeing a truly original and somewhat surprising film. As I sit here writing this, SAW
The Art Of The Film Cameo
"Your pretty ladies around the world, Got a weird thing to show you, So tell all the boys and girls, Tell your brother, your sister and your mamma
Where Would We Be Without Rubbish Movie Accents
Over the past 100 years the film industry has developed at an amazing rate, surpassing the wildest expectations of many movie makers. Since the first silent pictures of
My Top Ten British Films of All Time
Greetings from the bunker, had a busy week getting re-acquainted with some of my fave Brit flicks- hate that expression and promise never to use it again. The past







