Formula 1: 2012 Season Review #1

Vettel and Alonso duel for the titleWhat a season 2012 has been; 20 races across 5 continents in 9 months. From Australia and Malaysia to the United States and Brazil, the 2012 season went down to the wire with Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso fighting it out for the ultimate prize. With 8 different winners from 6 different teams, 2012 had variety to go with action, drama, suspense and surprise; this season will no doubt stand-out as...

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Formula 1: Brazilian GP Overview

Vettel celebrates making it three from three withAdrian Newey and Christian HornerThe historic Interlagos circuit is one steeped in history; many titles have come to a thrilling conclusion here since it's début back in the 1970's. Most recently, we have seen current drivers such as Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button all wrap up their respective titles here in dramatic fashion. Overnight, in the 2012 Brazilian...

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Film Review: Skyfall

Bond visits sunny Scotland"Everyone needs a hobby...". "So what's yours?" "Resurrection"Proving that you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks, Skyfall resurrects everyone's favourite MI6 agent for another round of classic Bond action, with what could possibly be the best entry into the series since Goldeneye. Lurking in the shadowsSet later on in Bond's career than the events from Casino Royale and Quantum...

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Rank The Films #1: Harry Potter

Lists, as I may have mentioned once or twice on the here blog are pretty nifty; straight-up, simple and so on. I like list. As because of this, lists form the basis for a new feature here on feeling fuzzier where I attempt to pull apart the pros and cons of a series of films and such. First off, the mega, the magical, the childhood defining (for me anyway) Harry Potter franchise.8th - Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireRotten Tomatoes: 88%Daniel...

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Formula 1: United States GP Overview

Lewis Hamilton crosses the line first at COTA.Lewis Hamilton gave it his all and drove a determined race at the brand new Circuit of the Americas to snatch victory from Sebastian Vettel after a tense race-long stand-off for the lead. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso and Ferrari pushed the limits of what is considered sporting in order to ensure the title fight goes down to the wire in Brazil in seven days time. Champagne and Stetsons: Lewis Hamiltonon...

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Film Review: Argo

Bryan Cranston and Ben Affleck in ArgoBen Affleck's third directorial effort hits the nail on the head yet again; Argo is a well-acted, genuinely gripping and impressive film that lacks any real flaws or misgivings. Contender for Best Picture? Quite possibly.Set in a Revolutionary 1970's Iran, Argo tells the story of 6 American's fleeing from certain death at the hands of an Iranian public baying for their blood. Cut off from the outside...

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Formula 1: Abu Dhabi GP Overview

Kimi Raikkonen clinches victory at Yas MarinaAbu Dhabi served up a classic race from start to finish, a true race of Champions that mixed together helpings of action, drama and suspense; Hamilton, Raikkonen, Alonso, Vettel and Button all had a part to play in shaping a race that'll most likely be seen as the best race of 2012. Chaos at the start as both Force India's andBruno Senna clashLeading from the outset, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton...

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