Titled ‘After Hours’, the first episode of HBO’s new mini-series The Penguin opens with its titular character brooding over Gotham City at sunset. News reports play in between shots of Oz Cobb aka ‘The Penguin’, played by Collin Farrell. The news details the aftermath of Gotham being flooded by the Riddler, in The Batman (2022). Batman is mentioned by name in this news report but has not been … Continue reading The Penguin: Can Gotham’s New Crime Boss Stand Out in a Post-Batman World?

Whilst scrolling through social media the other week I saw a post commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the release of Lordes debut album Pure Heroine. Fans and critics alike were praising the album for its lasting impact on the modern-day music landscape. Reflecting on the album I wanted to further explore its continued influence and why I, like many others, hail Pure Heroine as a … Continue reading Did Lordes Pure Heroine Change the Landscape of Pop Music?