Rachael Hutchings tells us where to eat, sleep, rave and repeat in Krakow Krakow, PolandÔÇÖs second most important city behind Warsaw, is definitely one of the most exciting places IÔÇÖve visited, not only due to the fact that it snowed the entirety of my visit there and looked like something out of a fairy-tale, but because of its endless treasure troves of culture, art and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Krakow
Is bringing classic film franchises back from the vaults of our fond memories a good thing, or a simple cash-grab that plays on our nostalgia? Quench Film and TV discusses. Hollywood is churning out ideas from decades ago and we are all falling for it. The number one grossing film this year is a remade version of a trilogy that came out twenty-two years ago. … Continue reading The Future of Franchise Films
Mark Sweeney chats to Gus Unger-Hamilton about all things Alt-J. ÔÇ£IÔÇÖm gonna bed into you like a cat beds into a bean bag. Turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet.ÔÇØ Out of context, their lyrics sound strange, but with the release of ÔÇÿThis Is All YoursÔÇÖ Alt-J have cemented their status as one of the most unique groups in the UK. … Continue reading Interview: Alt J
With nine superhero shows set to air next year, Scott Place discusses the rise of superhero TV and if it’s really as super as it sounds. Superhero shows are not a new phenomenon. TheyÔÇÖve been on our screens since the 50s and have remained a constant on television ever since. Though the popularity of these shows has fluctuated over time, there has been a recent … Continue reading Power Hour: Super Hero TV
Barcelona’s close proximity to the beach makes it perfect for sun worshippers and culture seekers alike. The skyline of the city is dominated by the vision of the architect, Antoni Gaudi, whose work spans from the private residences Casa Batll├│ and Casa Mil├á to his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia church. GaudiÔÇÖs unique style is synonymous with Barcelona and is by far one of the … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona
How does a city express itself? On its walls? In its streets? In its violence? Through its atmosphere? Does it spill out from its people, their screams, their laughter on the streets? Do individuals make the city, or does a city make the individuals what they are, what they can be? The interactions between the people within a city are constantly restrained, there are a … Continue reading Expression in the City
Budapest is a true hidden gem of Europe that’s finally getting the hype it deserves. A city with so many wonderful things to do; a a stroll down the Danube, where youÔÇÖll see the breath-taking ÔÇ£shoes on the DanubeÔÇØ memorial, a walk across the Sz├®chenyi chain bridge from Pest to Buda (especially beautiful at night). Then brace yourself for a climb up Gellert Hill! Whilst … Continue reading 48 Hours in Budapest
WeÔÇÖve watched as celebrities have taken the plunge, willingly or not, and have come out to millions of people. Ellen Page, Raven Symone, Caitlyn Jenner, Sam Smith; there is no ‘one-story-fits-all’. Some face criticism, some receive love, respect and admiration, while for others it simply isnÔÇÖt that big a deal. This month, Quench asked students to tell their stories. Elliott, Biology, First Year One of … Continue reading Your Stories: LGBT+
We spoke to Jessica Staveley-Taylor ahead of The Staves gorgeous Y-Plas performance back in November. We learnt about working with Justin Vernon of Volcano Choir and Bon Iver and being more balls-y recently, which may explain why this interview contains nudity. Hi Jess! You three must have been singing together your whole lives, but when was the moment you realised you three could make a … Continue reading Interview: The Staves
With exams and deadlines threatening to knock you back to the harsh reality of all-nighters and last-minute regrets, it’s important to eat well and stay healthy. Here’s some advice from our contributors on what they eat to keep them going this time of year. BREAKFAST Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothie If you’re not a morning person, then this is the perfect pick-me-up for you. With … Continue reading Focus Foods: How to eat your way to success
Most people have preconceived ideas about what experimental cinema is. That avant-garde films are unwatchable, self-indulgent, incomprehensible, a waste of time. Culture editor Beau Beakhouse and Film & TV editor Sadia Pineda Hameed ask what, at its basic level, an experimental film is. It might be argued that conventional narrative cinema, the popular cinema of any particular time, is at one end of a scale. … Continue reading What is Experimental Cinema?
By Maria Mellor When you think of sexism, an image that may come to mind is that of the pig-headed idiots in the comments section of YouTube who think it’s amusing to tell women to ‘go back to the kitchen’, or of ‘lads’ in YOLO sexually harassing any girl they can lay their hands upon. Sexism can be split into two categories, hostile or benevolent. … Continue reading What is Benevolent Sexism?
Saman makes a plea to games developers everywhere so that they can stop giving him mini heart attacks Continue reading Spooked by Spiders: a gamer’s struggle
It’s a trap! Not really, it’s actually Elis Doyle talking about some games with differing midi-chlorian counts. Continue reading Star Wars: The Video Games Strike Back
Luke Bennett looks at the massive Kickstarter-backed fantasy world from Obsidian Entertainment, Pillars of Eternity. Continue reading Review: Pillars of Eternity
Treetop Adventure Golf is a rainforest themed mini golf course with a total of 36 holes, situated on top of St. DavidÔÇÖs shopping centre. The course itself is easy to find with numerous monkey-clad signs leading potential putters up to the third floor car park, where the ambient jungle sounds can be heard from beyond the entrance. Upon entry, the staff were warm and friendly, … Continue reading Why Treetop is Tip Top: Quench does Adventure Golf
Alexia Cowley talks us through the Do’s and Don’ts of travelling in Hong Kong Continue reading When in Hong Kong…
Tom Morris relates his Y Plas speed dating experience…is love in the air? Continue reading Speed Dating Uncovered
ItÔÇÖs enough to make you cry angsty teen tears over your lack of life achievement. At the age of just 23, Charlie Lyne is editor of UK film blog Ultra Culture, home entertainment columnist for The Guardian and a contributor for the BBCÔÇÖs The Film Programme. Last year saw the release of his debut film Beyond Clueless, a film documenting every teen movie hit and … Continue reading Interview: Charlie Lyne – Beyond Clueless
DESIGN TEAM In 2015/16 we are keen to continue the great work of our design team at Quench. If you are passionate about design and believe you have the imagination to create layouts that jump off the page then apply by sending a cover letter to editor@quenchmag.co.uk┬áby Saturday 30th┬áMay detailing: your motivations for applying what you believe you could bring to the team your current … Continue reading We’re Recruiting for 2015/16!
