Horror has always been a genre that divided crowds and critics. Often called out for poor acting, poor writing, overly gratuitous gore and lousy treatment of women, it's a genre that has also become positively oversaturated with knock-offs of its own classics. There has always been a lot more to … [Read more...]
The Dork Adore Guide to Celebrating Halloween
Boo! It's the most wonderfully creepy time of the year today as Halloween is finally upon us! Here at Dork Adore, we've been giving you tips to hack your Halloween all month, and because it's the big day we thought we'd do a big round-up in case you're in need of some last-minute … [Read more...]
Want to swim better? Total Immersion could be the answer
Swimming is the only sport where your limbic system – your primitive brain – is constantly telling you that you will die. It’s early one Sunday morning in Old Windsor and I’m listening to my Total Immersion (TI) swimming coach explain to me why so many of us find swimming hard. Namely that we are … [Read more...]
Five grown up advent calendars
Remember that joy when, as a child, you excitedly opened a new door on your advent calendar each day and devoured the contents? Take off those rose tinted glasses my friend, and grab your credit card - advent calendars have had a grown up makeover. Which means you can now get a little drunk before … [Read more...]
Film4 FrightFest 2013: Horror at its best
Gore hounds and horror lovers rejoice! The 14th annual Film4 Frightfest hits London's West End next week, taking over the Empire Cinema on Leicester Square. The programme is full of gems to discover, and wouldn't you know it, I've got some recommendations for you. Prepare to thrill... … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do On A Rainy Summer’s Day
Summer is on its way. No, really, it's coming. You'd be forgiven for thinking that it was bypassing this country entirely, since all we've had in the past few days was clouds and rain. Oh, and the wind, let's not forget about the wind. So, the weather has, for now, scuppered our chances of … [Read more...]
10 signs you’re addicted to blogging
For some, blogging is a hobby. For others, it's a way of life. But just how addicted to blogging are you? 1 ) Every time you go out, you take photos as “it’ll be great for your blog.” Even if it’s just a trip to ASDA. You don’t even notice your family rolling their eyes any more. 2 ) In fact, … [Read more...]
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