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Kevin Phillipson (9943 KP) created a post

May 6, 2021 (Updated May 6, 2021)

Hi to my fellow smashbombers hope u all having a good Thursday. So hopefully in 11 days time my local cineworld in Cheltenham will reopen and if it does the return of my week cinema reviews first in 7 months I have so missed the cinema the last year 😢.
Here's what I will be reviewing soon
1 Godzilla vs Kong
2 tom and Jerry the movie
3 Peter rabbit 2
4 Spiral from the book of saw
5 cruella
6 a quiet place 2
7 The conjuring 3 the devil made me do it
8 mortal kombat
Not the best of starts but it can only get better bye

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a post

Apr 27, 2020

Hey Smashbombers,

I just wanted to add another quick reminder about our linking feature. You can easily link related items to each other, so that we can all discover new items!

I've just spent some time linking movie prequels/sequels and movies based on video games, why not link your favourites too?

It's really easy to do, simply go to one of the relevant items, for example: Batman Begins, click 'EDIT' scroll down to 'RELATED ITEMS' and search for the other item(s): The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises - then hit 'SAVE' and the items will be linked, just like the picture example below!

Hopefully you will find this feature helpful,
Happy Reviewing & Linking!
Ollie.

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) shared own list

Apr 28, 2020

Hey Smashbombers,

Here is this weeks 'Top 10' list - This week I've chosen 10 of the highest rated TV shows here on Smashbomb.

I've chosen shows that have more than one season, so that if you're a bit bored at the minute, these will give you something to watch!

The aim of these weekly 'Top 10' lists is to provide you with items that can be discovered from home, and could be useful/helpful in passing the time/keeping in touch with family&friends/learning something new, etc. in this difficult time.
Let me know if you have any suggestions/requests for items or lists to do next!

Stay Safe & Happy Reviewing!
Ollie.

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Top TV

A list of 10 highly-rated binge-worthy TV shows.

Game Of Thrones

User: 9
Avg: 8.9 (204 Ratings) Rate It

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Summers span decades. Winters can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne continues. ...

Stranger Things

8.8 (160 Ratings) Rate It

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This thrilling Netflix-original drama stars award-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, who...

Breaking Bad

8.9 (76 Ratings) Rate It

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Breaking Bad follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New...

Killing Eve

8.7 (95 Ratings) Rate It

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Eve's life as a spy is not adding up to what she had hoped it would be when she started. She is a...

American Horror Story

8.5 (106 Ratings) Rate It

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American Horror Story is an anthology horror drama series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and...

Horror

and 5 other items

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) shared own list

Apr 8, 2020

Hey Smashbombers!
I hope you are all well and finding ways to keep yourself entertained at this difficult time.
This could help, I have put together a list of 10 top games that have great online multiplayer experiences. I think these games are a great way of keeping in contact with your friends, whilst having some fun at the same time!
If you've played any of these games, drop me a comment to let me know what you thought.
Or if you have any suggestions to add to the list let me know!
I've played most of these games so if you have any questions about them don't hesitate to ask me! (Although @Imogen SB is our resident Animal Crossing expert)
Stay Safe & Happy Reviewing!
Ollie.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

User: 8
Avg: 9.2 (65 Ratings) Rate It

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Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an...

Western

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

User: 8
Avg: 8.7 (43 Ratings) Rate It

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Whether you’re racing your family on the big screen in your living room, playing in the park, or...

Grand Theft Auto V

8.6 (69 Ratings) Rate It

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When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves...

World of Warcraft

8.4 (60 Ratings) Rate It

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The Armies of Legionfall are ready. The Tomb of Sargeras has been breached. Venture into the Tomb,...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

8.5 (27 Ratings) Rate It

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Escape to Your Personal Island Paradise Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as...

and 5 other items

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) Apr 8, 2020

P.S. I'm surprised 'A Way Out' hasn't been rated more on here, definitely one of the best co-op games I've played. Anyone else played it?

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Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post

May 13, 2017 (Updated May 13, 2017)

SMASHBOMB NEWS

Just a little update to all our Smashbombers - the books category is now live!

Thousands of books ready for you to rate online, from baffling mysteries to scandalous romance novels. You’re just one step closer to finding your fellow book soulmate!

Haven’t got any favourites? No need to worry (we’ve got your back!) Simply use the ‘Recommend Me’ feature, type in a key word and the recommendations will start flooding in. If you love the recommendation, be sure to add it to your top 10/20 list.

Unique ways to use Smashbomb:

-Create a custom list for a book club/society
-You're a teacher? Connect with students to recommend must read novels
- Use Smashbomb as a platform to save and rate all the books you have read (imagine the horror of forgetting…)

There’s a feature to suit everyone.

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Scott Tostik (389 KP) rated Baby Driver (2017) in Movies

Jul 25, 2017

Baby Driver (2017)

2017 | Action, Comedy

9

8.2

(159 Ratings)

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Car chase scenes (2 more)

Killer Ensemble casr

Amazing Soundtrack

Damn that kid can Drive!!!!

I'm not a huge action fan. I usually only watch horror films. But when one of my favorite directors suggests a movie. I check it out. And Joe Lynch, you didn't disappoint.
Baby Driver had me, quite literally biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my seat.
The cast put forward an effort that can not be denied. It was cool to see Jon Hamm play a real mother fucker of a bad guy. Going balls deep into a performance that had me begging for his demise.
Kevin Spacey was asking as always.
And Ansol Elgort played the title roll with so much emotion that you could completely feel what he was feeling on screen.
And besides all those facts. The soundtrack kicked total ass.
Watch it fellow Smashbombers... it will not disappoint.

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Sarah (7798 KP) created a post in Dear Smashbomb....

Jan 18, 2019

Fellow Smashbombers, I'm interested to get your thoughts on a few notions that have cropped up in my life recently.

Firstly, people keep telling me that everything happens for a reason and that sometimes you have to sit back and stop thinking about something and it'll happen when you least expect it. Do you think that's true?

Secondly in the last book I read the main character was advised to say yes to everything to open up any possibilities. I'm debating whether to try this myself and see where it takes me, but I'm intrigued to know if anyone else has ever followed the same advice?

And lastly, is it better to do/say something and risk a bad outcome, rather than regret never doing it at all?

I'm interested to know everyone's different views on these areas, as my own are very conflicted!

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Katie (868 KP) Jan 20, 2019 (Updated Jan 20, 2019)

1. I don’t think that’s true.

2. Probably a good experiment within reason. Beware that people could take advantage of the person who always says yes. Think about if you said yes to every possible task at the work place or at home, might be new experiences but it could also get you into a bind. It may also be good to set certain boundaries for yourself. Saying no isn’t always bad and can be empowering as well.

3. Depends on how much that thing means to you and what the risks are of saying/doing it. Will you lose a lifelong friendship because you just had to say something minutely important? Maybe that thing will always bother you but maybe you’d rather not lose that person. However standing up for beliefs/rights/etc despite risks has always been important for the betterment of humanity.

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Rebekah Palmer Pierce (225 KP) Jan 20, 2019

I had something like that going on in my life a few years ago. I do believe everything happens for a reason even though sometimes life is hard and it hurts. I have had my share of crying from just feeling so broken at times. I discovered that during that time in my life I was growing and I had to just focus on me for a while and I took the time to discover who I was. I knew I was a mom, a sister, a daughter ect. But I didnt know who I truly was. I took time to just focus on me and once I figured out who I was and learned to love me first I became a better mom,sister, daughter ect. Even the people around me saw the difference and said they could tell how much happier I was. I the years since then I can look back now and see how my trials have allowed me to learn and grow. That in return has allowed me to help others. I dont think I am changing the world, but I do think I have helped to show others love and kindness when needed, and been strong enough and secure enough to help give a little light when times looked dark. My faith has taught me things come to pass. Hard times come but they pass. This will pass for you. Find out who you are and what you want, and then go for it.

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Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post in Smashbomb AMA

Jun 12, 2019

AMA: SANDHYA MENON (AUTHOR)
We are excited to announce that our first AMA 'ask me anything' session will be with author @Sandhya Menon who has agreed to answer a number of 'Ask me anything (AMA)' questions for Smashbombers.

Sandhya is a New York Times bestselling author and has written 4 novels, and has 3 on the way! Her books have been featured in several cool places, including on The Today Show, Teen Vogue, NPR Book Review, Buzzfeed, and Seventeen.

Sandhya is probably best-known for her bestseller @When Dimple Met Rishi - which is currently rated a 7.8 on Smashbomb :)

Joanne's other works include:

      @From Twinkle, with Love

      @There's Something About Sweetie
      @Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love

Please leave your questions in the comments below, all of which will be sent over to Sandhya for her responses. Please remember to be inventive and original in your questions ?

(Image credit: sandhyamenon.com)

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a post

Apr 22, 2020

Hey Smashbombers!

I wanted to tell you about a cool feature we have here on Smashbomb!

Did you know that you can link items that relate to each other? For example: a Movie that is based on a Book, you can link the Book and the Movie together - or link a Movie with the Movie soundtrack - or link a Tech item with a corresponding App - or a Podcast that is based on a TV Show.

You can link these related items together to help us all discover more items!

It's really easy to do, simply go to one of the relevant items, for example Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (MOVIE), click edit, scroll down to 'related items' and search for the other item, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (BOOK) - then hit 'SAVE' and the items will be linked, just like the picture example below!

Hopefully you will find this feature helpful,
Happy Reviewing & Linking!
Ollie.

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LeftSideCut (3778 KP) Apr 22, 2020

All I want to be able to do in my boring quarantine life is to be able to add DLC to Video Game items in the same way you can add seasons to TV items. I'm just sad like that 😭

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Erika (17788 KP) Apr 22, 2020

I love the ability to link items! It's been super helpful!

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Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post in Smashbomb AMA

Mar 6, 2019 (Updated Mar 26, 2019)

AMA: JOANNE HARRIS (AUTHOR)
QUESTIONS CLOSED - https://smashbomb.com/content/perma?id=539628
We are excited to announce that our first AMA 'ask me anything' session will be with author Joanne Harris who has agreed to answer a number of 'Ask me anything (AMA)' questions for Smashbombers.

Joanne has written more than 15 novels, two novellas, two collections of short stories, a @Doctor Who novella, guest episodes for the game Zombies, Run, the libretti for two short operas, several screenplays, a musical and three cookbooks.

Joanne is probably best-known for her award-winning novel @Chocolat (Chocolat #1) , which was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche .

Joanne's other works include:

     @Blackberry Wine
     @Different Class
     @Five Quarters Of The Orange
     @Gentleman and Players
    @The Girl with No Shadow (Chocolat #2)
     @Peaches for Father Francis (Chocolat #3)

Please leave your questions in the comments below, all of which will be sent over to Joanne for her responses. Please remember to be inventive and original in your questions ?

(Image credit: joanne-harris.co.uk)

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DaveySmithy (95 KP) Mar 11, 2019

1. What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?
2. Do you think that aliens exist?
3. What song hits you with a wave of nostalgia every time you hear it?
4. Does anything worry you about the 'kids of today'?

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Random47 (97 KP) Mar 14, 2019

1. Do you write with a pen or on a machine? If either, what type?
2. Who are some of your biggest inspirations?
3. What books are your guilty pleasure?
4. When did you first start writing?
5. Where are some of your favourite places to write?

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Kevin Phillipson (9943 KP) created a post

May 6, 2021 (Updated May 6, 2021)

Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a post

Apr 27, 2020

Ollie SB (2279 KP) shared own list

Apr 28, 2020

Ollie SB (2279 KP) shared own list

Apr 8, 2020

Ollie SB (2279 KP) Apr 8, 2020

Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post

May 13, 2017 (Updated May 13, 2017)

Scott Tostik (389 KP) rated Baby Driver (2017) in Movies

Jul 25, 2017

Sarah (7798 KP) created a post in Dear Smashbomb....

Jan 18, 2019

Katie (868 KP) Jan 20, 2019 (Updated Jan 20, 2019)

Rebekah Palmer Pierce (225 KP) Jan 20, 2019

Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post in Smashbomb AMA

Jun 12, 2019

Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a post

Apr 22, 2020

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Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post in Smashbomb AMA

Mar 6, 2019 (Updated Mar 26, 2019)

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Random47 (97 KP) Mar 14, 2019