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Mike Rampton
Mike Rampton is extraordinarily old, like some sort of giant mountain.
The latest from Mike Rampton
Films
How to watch the Marvel movies in order: the definitive guide
UPDATED: Understand the chronological order of the MCU timeline.
Entertainment
Marc Maron: how to talk to anybody
The stand-up has spoken to Presidents and rock stars
Tech
A love letter to Caps Lock, the best key
WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT IT?
TV
Tormund Giantsbane from 'Game of Thrones': what a dude
The massive bearded wildling is the total best
Are birthdays rubbish?
Crappy birthday to you!
Entertainment
The Lonely Island are touring, let's all move to America
Like a boss
TV
Ja Rule is putting on a festival. Oh no!
Did nobody learn anything from those documentaries?
TV
Hodor speaks (mainly about his club night but also about 'Game Of Thrones' season eight)!
DJ Kristian Nairn opens up about 'Rave Of Thrones' and whether Hodor will return as a Wight
Alcohol
A loving salute to the joy of pub quizzes
Intellectual drinking: does it get any better?
Alcohol
This age-old drinking maxim is completely false
Nothing is true
TV
HBO has released a bunch of images from 'Game Of Thrones' season eight: let's overthink them
Do these images confirm that EVERYONE DIES?
TV
Hodor, fire and lookalikes: immersive 'Game Of Thrones'-themed club night Rave Of Thrones is coming
Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor! Hodor!
TV
A definitive guide to which minor characters from 'Game Of Thrones' will live and die in season eight
It's not good news for Beric Dondarrion
Films
What would it actually be like to be Arnold Schwarzenegger's son-in-law?
Good luck, Chris Pratt
TV
Everything to look out for when doing a pre-Season 8 'Game of Thrones' rewatch
The Sand Snakes never quite panned out, did they?
TV
Why 'Red Dwarf' is the most British sitcom ever made
You smeghead
Entertainment
There are dogs in the 'John Wick: Chapter 3' trailer but they all seem to be OK
More Keanu! More amazingly-choreographed gunplay! Jerome Flynn, somehow!
Films
There's already a teaser for the just-announced 'Ghostbusters' sequel
They don't hang about in Hollywood, do they?
TV
A complete newcomers' guide to 'Game Of Thrones' so even people who haven't seen it can enjoy season eight
Why should not knowing what's going on stop you enjoying the last few episodes?
Here's when your midlife crisis is going to hit
Start saving for a Harley!
Films
You can buy the house from 'Spaced' for a mere three & a half million quid
Anger. Pain. Fear. Aggression.
What can you actually get away with in international waters?
And what does that even mean, anyway?
This is how to get rid of your Christmas tree in January
It's time to say goodbye, but how?
Films
"The main goal is to make the British look really bad": JK Simmons on tipping, Christmas cheer & Oscars
The 'Whiplash' star has a festive chat with us
We asked Satanists to describe their perfect Christmas
Hail Santa!
10 reasons why Santa Claus needs a rebrand in 2018
Santa's not built for 2018, he needs an upgrade
Food And Drink
5 good pubs that also have ghosts
Order your spirits with an... erm, spirit
Why swearing is flipping great
It's gosh-darned brilliant!
Entertainment
'The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part' trailer is full of Pratts
Chris Pratt's new character pokes fun at his last dozen or so roles
Entertainment
When we all end up eating each other, how will we taste?
Some sort of post-apocalyptic cannibalism scenario seems guaranteed for humanity, but what kind of flavours can we expect?
Tech
You can buy a shirt of that weird, non-existent metal band and help a good cause
There's only one Threatin shirt in the UK, and whoever buys it will be helping the Sophie Lancaster Foundation
TV
There's going to be a reboot of 'The Office'... or is there?
Steve Carell and friends teased us with the possibility on SNL
Films
Stan Lee was working on a weird sounding new character when he died: Dirt Man
Is the world ready for the new hero, co-created by Lee's daughter?
Gaming
PlayStation may be completely changing their iconic controllers for the PS5
Sony have filed a pretty interesting patent...
Films
The late, great Stan Lee had some pretty inspiring thoughts about racism
The Marvel mastermind penned some impressively progressive stuff in the '60s
TV
The much-maligned 'Waterworld' is now on Netflix - this is why it's worth a reappraisal
"Dry land is NOT a myth!"
