Tom Fordy

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Tom Fordy

Tom Fordy is a London-based writer. He is former men's magazine editor and is now works as a lifestyle and entertainment journalist and opinionated beard for hire. His interests include the great literary works of the 20th century, New Wave European cinema and the career of Hulk Hogan. Follow Tom on Twitter: @TheTomFordy

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Films

The films that scare the horror experts

The films that scare the horror experts

Did these films give you the willies, too?

17 pubs from famous films you can actually drink in

17 pubs from famous films you can actually drink in

From 'Trainspotting' to 'An American Werewolf In London'

13 of the world’s most innovatively designed buildings

13 of the world’s most innovatively designed buildings

We're living in the future

Food And Drink

11 insane food designs to give you Instagram envy

11 insane food designs to give you Instagram envy

Something to nom your eyes on.

11 awesome everyday design quirks you probably never noticed

11 awesome everyday design quirks you probably never noticed

You've been looking at things all wrong

Seven cool design solutions to everyday problems

Seven cool design solutions to everyday problems

How many of these everyday items have you been using wrong?

The 15 best 'hidden gem' buildings in London

The 15 best 'hidden gem' buildings in London

Because you won't find every amazing building on the London tourist map

TV

Richard Ayoade will host the new series of The Crystal Maze

Richard Ayoade will host the new series of The Crystal Maze

No word yet on mumsy

Food And Drink

Freddos will now cost 30p - is nothing sacred?

Freddos will now cost 30p - is nothing sacred?

2017 shows its true colours

Gaming

Hurrah: The Nintendo Switch now has a price and release date

Hurrah: The Nintendo Switch now has a price and release date

Here's everything you need to know about the new console

Health & Fitness

'Dad bods' are healthier and sexier, says science

'Dad bods' are healthier and sexier, says science

Embrace the paunch of parenthood

Music

Cliff, Jesus, Del Boy or Santa: who is the true spirit of Christmas?

Cliff, Jesus, Del Boy or Santa: who is the true spirit of Christmas?

We use science to rate some of the most Christmassy people ever

Films

Bad news for Star Wars fans: Jedi Order fails to register as a religion

Bad news for Star Wars fans: Jedi Order fails to register as a religion

The Force obviously isn't as strong as it used to be

These are the 10 highest paid yet least stressful jobs

These are the 10 highest paid yet least stressful jobs

If you've spent most of the day tearing your hair our, it could be time for a career change

Tech

Uber employees 'would spy on ex-partners and celebrities', former employee claims

Uber employees 'would spy on ex-partners and celebrities', former employee claims

A former security employee has spoken out against the company

Films

The film trailer mashup of 2016 will remind you of all the great movies you still need to see

The film trailer mashup of 2016 will remind you of all the great movies you still need to see

Featuring the best bits from 2016's greatest cinematic moments

Films

These 10 movie opening sequences have just been voted the greatest ever

These 10 movie opening sequences have just been voted the greatest ever

Even better than Alan Partridge doing the Spy Who Loved Me

Here are the reasons why people stay in miserable relationships

Here are the reasons why people stay in miserable relationships

A new study has explained why miserable couples stay together

Tech

WhatsApp is about to stop working for millions of smartphone users

WhatsApp is about to stop working for millions of smartphone users

And it's bad news for Nokia or Blackberry users

Food And Drink

Stop buying organic food if you want to save the planet says New Scientist

Stop buying organic food if you want to save the planet says New Scientist

And it's not any healthier for you either

Films

Why Rocky is the most important film about masculinity ever made

Why Rocky is the most important film about masculinity ever made

As the film turns 40, here's why the boxing saga is so much more than an underdog story

TV

More young people are watching Planet Earth II than X Factor

More young people are watching Planet Earth II than X Factor

Faith in humanity almost restored

The internet is being backed up in Canada to keep it safe from Donald Trump

The internet is being backed up in Canada to keep it safe from Donald Trump

The president-elect has previously said he like to see the internet "closed up"

Films

Watch boxing drama Bleed For This for FREE with ShortList Film Club

Watch boxing drama Bleed For This for FREE with ShortList Film Club

Another, erm, knockout offer from our Film Club

Films

20 best thrillers to watch on Netflix

20 best thrillers to watch on Netflix

How many of these nerve-janglers have you seen?

This is the age society expects to you have kids and settle down by

This is the age society expects to you have kids and settle down by

How many of these milestones have you checked off your "life CV"?

Tech

Virgin to launch jet that will travel from London to New York in three-and-a-half hours

Virgin to launch jet that will travel from London to New York in three-and-a-half hours

The "Baby Boom" will travel from London to New York in three hours

Food And Drink

The McDonald's Big Mac recipe is about to get a controversial new ingredient

The McDonald's Big Mac recipe is about to get a controversial new ingredient

Things will get hot 'n' spicy for the classic burger

Supreme Court judge confirms that Brexit is "not legally binding"

Supreme Court judge confirms that Brexit is "not legally binding"

So does Brexit still mean Brexit?

Tech

The worst pictures of the supermoon to make you feel better about missing it

The worst pictures of the supermoon to make you feel better about missing it

Some of these are pure lunar-cy

Travel

The world's best boutique hotels have been revealed (and there's one in Manchester)

The world's best boutique hotels have been revealed (and there's one in Manchester)

Time to get your bags packed

TV

Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey is being released from jail

Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey is being released from jail

After 10 years behind bars and judge has ordered his release

What the hell happened to death slides?

What the hell happened to death slides?

Eighties and Nineties kids really knew how to get their thrills

Tech

Tim Cook’s letter to Apple staff following Donald Trump’s win will restore your faith in America

Tim Cook’s letter to Apple staff following Donald Trump’s win will restore your faith in America

The Apple CEO has urged employees to "move forward together"

12 lessons from Leonard Cohen lyrics on the joy and unbearable pain of being a man

12 lessons from Leonard Cohen lyrics on the joy and unbearable pain of being a man

To celebrate the great musician's life and career, we take a look back at some of his wisest words

TV

New House of Cards playing cards released to mark the US election

New House of Cards playing cards released to mark the US election

Frank Underwood would be proud