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Shatner Claus Is Coming To Town!

August 29, 2018 Julie Hassett

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I  don’t know what sort of news you expected to wake up to this morning, but I can guess this wasn’t it. William Shatner, best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, is releasing a Christmas album. Yes, you read that right! It’s going to be called Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album and I think we can all […]

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Goodbye Moffatt – A GIF Essay

December 22, 2017 Dave McEvoy

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Good news! We have another Doctor Who Christmas Special. Bad news. It’ll be the last time we see Peter Capaldi as The Doctor Good news again! It’ll also be the last time Steven Moffat contributes to the show! But tis the season to focus on the positive side. Yes ‘Tis.  Now I know Moffat’s contributions […]

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Gif Essay – Approaching Exam Season

December 5, 2017 Julie Hassett

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Dare I even mention the dreaded “exam season” that’s looming ahead. Even if you’re no longer in school or college, you no doubt know somebody who will be tackling exams within the coming weeks. And there are a lot of recognisable signs students are starting to get stressed before they reach the sweet release of […]

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Those Post Christmas Feels

January 3, 2017 Dave McEvoy

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Christmas is over, the new year is here and the irritating joyful spirit has finally ended for everyone Well almost everyone. Okay so technically it doesn’t end until the 6th on the epiphany (aka Little Christmas) but it’s still winding down. For me however, I just wasn’t feeling it this year. No matter how many songs […]

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5 Best TV Christmas Specials To Watch

December 25, 2016 Mary McFadden

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Happy Christmas from everyone at The Arcade! You’ll no doubt be busy enjoying all of your new presents, but if you experience a lull in your day, check out some of these fantastic Christmas specials! Seasonal Beatings – Peep Show If you’re not already a fan of Peep Show, add it to your ‘Must Watch’ list […]

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‘Christmas Tree’ – Dustin – Track Of The Day

December 25, 2016 Dave McEvoy

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On these twelve days before the 25th I’ll be selecting my twelve favourite Christmas tunes that may not be obscure but are rarely on Christmas compilations or piped through shopping center speakers. You can look through all the ‘Christmas Hits’ albums and will never see this. You can spend all day in the shops and […]

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‘Merry Christmas, Darling’ – The Carpenters – TOTD

December 24, 2016 Dave McEvoy

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On these twelve days before the 25th I’ll be selecting my twelve favorite Christmas tunes that may not be obscure but are rarely on Christmas compilations or piped through shopping center speakers. Christmas is an incredibly busy and stressful time of year. But there’s always a lovely moment of sweet respite every Christmas Eve. A […]

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‘Little Christmas Tree’ – Michael Jackson – TOTD

December 22, 2016 Dave McEvoy

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On these twelve days before the 25th I’ll be selecting my twelve favorite Christmas tunes that may not be obscure but are rarely on Christmas compilations or piped through shopping center speakers. I’m not a fan of sad Christmas songs. They tend to be nothing more than cheap emotional manipulation. We get it. Santa couldn’t […]

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‘I Believe in Father Christmas’ – Greg Lake – TOTD

December 21, 2016 Dave McEvoy

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On these twelve days before the 25th I’ll be selecting my twelve favorite Christmas tunes that may not be obscure but are rarely on Christmas compilations or piped through shopping center speakers. Greg Lake, a founding member of prog rock pioneers E-L-P recorded this superb song in 1975. It’s very unusual for a Christmas song […]

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‘Wonderful Christmastime’ – Straight No Chaser feat. Paul McCartney – TOTD

December 20, 2016 Dave McEvoy

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On these twelve days before the 25th I’ll be selecting my twelve favorite Christmas tunes that may not be obscure but are rarely on Christmas compilations or piped through shopping center speakers. I’m as big a Paul McCartney fan as anyone but I’ve always hated his contribution to the festive season. Its irritating twangy synth […]

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