Words by Amy Wild With the success of films such as Parasite and Squid Game, it is a good time to be in the business of dubbing and subtitles. As the global market grows, streaming is expanding the reach TV and films in foreign languages. English is no longer the sole domain of the industry, and to watch films and TV in languages you can’t … Continue reading Subs or Dubs
With many stories being adopted by the film industry and transformed into movies or TV shows, we can find excitement in discovering that our favourite book will soon be on screen. However, the disappointment can be all too real when we realise the producers failed to bring the novel any justice. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ÔÇô J.R.R Tolkien J.R.R. … Continue reading Novels that Truly Outweigh their Film Adaptations
Written by Elliot Morgan 25/10/2022 It has been four years since Arctic Monkeys divided their fan base with the drastic left-turn that was Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino. Whilst some loved the record, which took influences from lounge pop and psychedelia, many were disappointed with the departure from the MonkeysÔÇÖ traditional guitar-driven music. Their newest record, The Car, is no different. Retaining some elements of … Continue reading Arctic Monkeys – The Car Album Review
Written by Rubie Barker It sounds like a dream: one less day working and one day more to the weekend. For so many who work 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, we dream about what we would do with an extra day off work each week. With Iceland being one of the first countries to trial the 4-day working week back in 2015 and Belgium … Continue reading The Four-Day Working Week (Is It Working?)
Words and photos by Billy Edwards The audience at the Students’ Union waited with bated breath for The Feeling’s first appearance in Cardiff in some years. This was responded to very well on stage ÔÇô it began with a special harmony-laden fanfare of Fill My Little World rich with atmosphere. It sounded like an off cut from The Beach BoysÔÇÖ Smile Sessions, a piece of … Continue reading Review: The Feeling @ Cardiff Students’ Union 21/10/2022
18th October 2022 Joe Murphy puts a modern, relatable spin on a classic tale, and celebrates the magic of the Welsh Language in his adaptation of ShakespeareÔÇÖs A Midsummer NightÔÇÖs Dream. A story of mischief, trickery, and love triangles, ShakespeareÔÇÖs iconic play follows Hermia, Lysanna and Demetrius caught up in a love triangle, complicated further by the fairiesÔÇÖ playful love spellsÔǪ and a donkey! A … Continue reading Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Sherman Theatre
Words and photos by Harry Taylor A chilly night in Cardiff is felt most bitterly when standing, waiting for the doors of the wonderfully intimate Clwb Ifor Bach to open. Descending upon these doors, equally eager and expectant, were fifteen to twenty people, displaying their identification with this music scene through various skull t-shirts, chains, hats, piercings and badges. I felt like the odd one … Continue reading Ocean Grove @ Clwb Ifor Bach 18/10/2022
18th October 2022 Words by Omo Ifabua Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of seeing Stephen DaldryÔÇÖs An Inspector Calls at the New Theatre. Having studied JB PriestleyÔÇÖs original play at school 5 years ago and watching both film adaptations, I was definitely excited to see how this version would live up to my expectations. This was my first ever theatre trip in Cardiff and … Continue reading Review: An Inspector Calls at The New Theatre
Written by Harry Taylor Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Little Simz released her ground-breaking album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (SIMBI) in September 2021, seeing her receive the second Mercury Prize nomination of her career. After she finally broke into the consciousness of music fans with her 5th album Grey Area in 2019, SIMBI sees her express similar themes through a wider … Continue reading The Mercury Prize Award 2022: Who Should Take It Home?
2nd October 202 at Wales Millenium Centre IÔÇÖd had my eye on Migrations since its world premiere in June and so was excited to see it had been reprised for Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs autumn season. With a diverse cast and creative team, and powerful subject matter, it promised progression away from the stereotypical white stuffiness associated with the opera world. Migrations dramatises six different stories … Continue reading Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Migrations
From the looks of it, getting old seems awful. From deteriorating eyesight and ever more debilitating hangovers to hip replacements and your friendsÔÇÖ funerals, it all sounds horrendous. But for women, I think thereÔÇÖs another side to ageing thatÔÇÖs less talked about, and itÔÇÖs the double whammy of ageism and misogyny that quietens the voices of women who still have so much to say. This … Continue reading A Defence of The Karen: Why Do We Hate Older Women Speaking Out?
To choose or not to choose a joint honours? That is a hard decision. Our contributors reflect on why they chose to go down the joint route and how they feel towards it in the new academic year. Words by Haris Hussnain IÔÇÖm a third-year student who studies Sociology and History. In college I wasnÔÇÖt sure If I wanted to go to university. My teachers … Continue reading A Joint Honours Journey
words by Cariad Jones Why arenÔÇÖt Brussels sprouts a staple on a cooked dinner all year round? I get it ÔÇô theyÔÇÖre the marmite of vegetables (my mum hates them, my sister loves them, you know the drill), but why do the arguments only seem to start in December? Is there some strange tradition stemming from an odd thing an aristocrat did at a yuletide … Continue reading Seasonal Eating: A Love Letter To Soups And Stews
Words and photos by Tabitha Murrell TW: Mental Health, Suicide Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls’ performance was as potent as it was political. Kicking into gear the consciousness of the onlookers, the band invited the audience to join the anarchy not for just one night, but indefinitely. The sound of Frank Turner is composed not only from heavy drums fused with head-banging melodies, but folksier … Continue reading Review: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Tramshed 12/10/22
words by Alisha Ratcliffe Its finally pumpkin season! As the autumn wind rolls in, we’re heading towards that cozy time of year when the unusual bright orange fruit is ready for harvest. However, it is usually forgotten that pumpkins can be made into various delicious meals and snacks rather than just being carved. So, IÔÇÖm here to tell you about four ways that you can … Continue reading Four Recipes To Get The Most Out Of Your Pumpkin
Words by Sophie Revell. Perks of living in a basically all woman house are few and far between. We have three sets of hormones; three sets of strong opinions; and sharing one bathroom with three appearance-conscious, bossy girls must be a trial for my dad who gets ready to leave the house in approximately seven minutes. One upside of these tribulations (at least for myself) … Continue reading Fashion Wears History: Family Threads
My Favorite Childhood Reads By Ashleigh Adams Since the age of 10, I’ve been a devoted book lover, which I owe to the many stories I read when growing up – whenever I think back to my favourite childhood stories, I always remember how excited and warm they made me feel. One of the first books I adored was my childhood best friendÔÇÖs beautiful edition … Continue reading Remembering our Childhood
Words by Millie Thomas┬á At the end of May this year, heads were turned, and the season for binge-watching commenced as the fourth season of Stranger Things was released on Netflix. This new season did not disappoint, providing a powerful storyline with the work of amazing actors and actresses such as Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, Joseph Quinn and many more. Though as the series … Continue reading How have Stranger Things brought back songs from the 80s?
Words By Bethan Gwynne Far from shy about her stance on political and economical matters in the world, Dame Vivienne Westwood has used her creative platform to display her beliefs on these issues through the interpretive media of fashion. Whether it be subtle, or bold statements with eye-catching slogans on t-shirts, Westwood has never been a designer to remain silent on hot topics that may … Continue reading LetÔÇÖs Talk About Vivienne: The Top Political Fashion Moments On WestwoodÔÇÖs Runway.
25th September 2022 at Wales Millennium Center Words by Billy Edwards I was at first nervous about seeing La┬áBoheme┬ábecause of┬áitÔÇÖs very nature as an opera. As I had never seen one before,┬áyou could forgive me for feeling nervous about it. The public perception of the form signifies a certain stuffiness, held only in esteem by the oldest generations and ÔÇô daresay ÔÇôconsisting of long, boring … Continue reading Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs La Boh├¿me
