Author: TomWilliams
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12 Days of Christmas TV #12: Christmas with the Royle Family (1999)
The Royle Family‘s greatest strength was always its almost eerily relatable presentation of the daily northern English household. It makes sense then that some of the most well-observed moments and exchanges come in its first – and best – Christmas special, where the entire family are all brought together, not that this particular family spend… Read more
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Serie A Match Report: Monza 1-2 Juventus, December 1st
The Preview Juventus looked to continue their title charge in their trip to over-performers Monza, who have kicked on from their promising debut campaign in the league. Juve made one change to the side that drew with league leaders Inter, with Brazilian Alex Sandro coming in for Daniele Rugani in defence. The hosts meanwhile made… Read more
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The Bear Season 2 Review: A Welcome Change of Pace
The wait between the US and UK releases of The Bear‘s second season was excruciating. The final frame of the first season where Carmy smiles, seeing his deceased brother Michael as he and his colleagues finally have a moment of hope and bonding was embedded into my head for weeks afterwards. The wait became even… Read more
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Favourite 60’s Albums #24: Sly and the Family Stone – Stand!
The second straight soul-adjacent record on the list, but honestly this couldn’t really be more different to ‘Aretha Now’. Where Aretha was making a statement of her own womanhood and taking already existing songs and giving them such personal power, Sly pens all of these songs and is far more interested in the state of… Read more
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Favourite 60’s Albums #25: Aretha Franklin – Aretha Now
Aretha Franklin was on an absolute roll going into this album. ‘I’ve Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved You’ (1967) is often considered her most essential work, and the album before this ‘Lady Soul’ (earlier in 1968) was a great work in its own right. But to me, ‘Aretha Now’ is her triumphant… Read more