With people now beginning to miss the first national lockdown, we asked out contributors to reflect on the ‘lockdown one nostalgia’ and tell us what differences they have noted between feelings towards the first lockdown and the situation we now find ourselves in. Rubie Barker: As it approaches a year since the first lockdown began, it does seem inevitable that we are looking back. In … Continue reading Looking Back to Lockdown One
Aligarh┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á by Chahat Awasthi The Indian silver screen landscape is rich with movies centred around the LGBTQ+ topic ÔÇô some are rich, some show the heart in the right place but a mind with gaps in nuanced understanding, and some are downright disappointing. A not-to-be-missed movie here is Aligarh – a movie based on a genuine hero ÔÇô a professor in a renowned university of India, who was hounded for … Continue reading The Asian Silver Screen: LGBTQ+ Dramas
Words by Sophie RevellImage courtesy of Blatantly Blunt The first thing I noticed about Jack Suddaby, or Sudders as heÔÇÖs known in the music world, is that heÔÇÖs clearly a strongly creative person. HeÔÇÖs filmed music videos for some UK hip hop greats like Rag N Bone Man and Fliptrix, produces his own music videos and has a podcast series called ÔÇ£Beautiful StrangersÔÇØon Apple Podcasts. … Continue reading An Interview with Sudders
Our lives are full of experiences that shape us into who we are as people. Some life experiences leave more of a mark on us than others, it is for this reason that we asked members of the Quench community to share these wonderful moments with us. This article celebrates our ‘first’ experiences, the ones that have altered life as we know it in the … Continue reading The ‘Firsts’ of Life
Geiriau gan Angharad Roberts. Pob bore cyn mynd iÔÇÖr ysgol wnaeth fy Mam rhoi S4C arno pan roeddwn iÔÇÖn bwyta fy brecwast. DwiÔÇÖn cofio cwyno gan roeddwn i eisiau gwylio rhywbeth arall ar ÔÇÿCartoon NetworkÔÇÖ neu ÔÇÿNickelodeonÔÇÖ; ond pob tro roedd Mam yn sicrhau yr oeddwn i yn gwylio S4C yn y bore i gwella fy Nghymraeg. Nawr, fel oedolyn, yr wyf yn ddiolchgar iawn … Continue reading Edrych yn nol: Sgorio Rhaglenni i Blant ar S4C
The Light Between Oceans by Lafan Hasan When it comes to films, I think the thing that strikes me most or that allows me to really like a film is the quality of the plot. I watched The Light Between Oceans for the first time in 2016 and I remember having a lot of respect for the way it was technically made. By that, I … Continue reading D├®j├á-View
Words by Clara Boon We donÔÇÖt blame Charli XCX who wants to just ÔÇ£go back to 1999ÔÇØ. Take a look at some of the iconic looks that defined the ÔÇÿ90s fashion trends that we know and love today. Wanna be next Jenny from the Block? Jennifer Lopez has been a fashion icon ever since the nineties. A fan of hitting the clubs in a crop … Continue reading GET THE LOOK SERIES: Nostalgia Edition
Image by Anna Kerslake- @starryeyeddoodles By Maja Metera Th issue of misrepresentation has been studied by researchers for probably just as long as the area of media studies exist. It has covered various types of sexual and racial minoritiesÔÇÖ portrayal in media. This text ÔÇô in a less scholarly but not less educational way ÔÇô will try to explain how film and TV mistreats BDSM … Continue reading How Media Did BDSM Dirty
Words by Georgina HookwayArt courtesy of Pomona Pr Before the 21st century, music was consumed via records and cassettes, and through live concerts and videos. It was harder for artists to interact with their fans and buying your favourite artistÔÇÖs merch was something you could only do in-person. Whilst the World Wide Web has been around since 1989, it wasn’t until the 2000s, when sites … Continue reading How the Internet Shaped Music
The Journey is Home: Notes From a Life On The Edge is the latest book out by John Sam Jones. It follows his life from his childhood in Wales; to the decision to leave the UK with his husband after the Brexit result. Other books by Jones include Welsh Boys Too, Fishboys of Vernazza, and Crawling Through Thorns. I spoke to John about the new book, his life as a … Continue reading LGBT+ History Month: An Interview with author John Sam Jones
Trigger Warning: This article discusses street harassment and sexual assault. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed here, please contact Victim Support via their support line – 08 08 16 89 111. Interview by: Rhianna Hurren-Myers A few weeks ago, my housemate had a regular meeting with her personal tutor. To help with the claustrophobia of lockdown, she was encouraged to go … Continue reading Catcalls of Caerdydd: The Cardiff University Students #chalkingback Against Street Harassment
Image by Jamie Street Words by Lydia Tomkinson ValentineÔÇÖs Day is just about as divisive as marmite. For those in relationships the idea of a day dedicated to all things love and romance is something to look forward to every year, whilst for others seeing Valentine cards and chocolates in shops as February comes around becomes just another reminder of how single they are. Love … Continue reading Delve into Valentine’s Day
Image by Anna Kerslake With Valentine’s Day just behind us, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our contributor’s worst date experiences, where food has been the main source of embarrassment. So, let the shocking see the cringe: awkward dates, reveal yourselves. Sad steak – Megan Evans Being an incredibly clumsy person, it really doesnÔÇÖt help in my favour when … Continue reading Valentines x Dinner Date Disasters
By Lewis Empson and Marcus Yeatman-Crouch A lot goes into making a modern video game. The programmers, graphic designers, writers and creative directors all deal with the gutty works and behind-the-scenes of a game. But, in a story focused game like Uncharted, The Last of Us, or God of War, who are we really hearing from? The character – or, more specifically, the voice actor. … Continue reading Voice Acting: The Gaming Industry Making its Mark
Illustrations by Rahima Bhatti, @rahima.creative on Instagram Valentine’s Day is a difficult day for a lot of people. The pressure to be happy and in love can really take a toll on your mental health. Today we wanted to give you some advice for ways to look after yourself, and put you first this Valentine’s Day. Catarina Vicente’s Advice As everything else this year, ValentineÔÇÖs … Continue reading How to Look After Your Mental Health This Valentine’s Day
Many international students come to Cardiff every year – and many may want to immerse themselves in the culture here. What is the one local TV show that youÔÇÖd recommend them to watch, and why? Fleabag by Georgina Hookway Fleabag is a comedy show set in London that covers topics of love, grief, anger, and family issues in a witty and poignant way. Starring Phoebe … Continue reading Quench’s Essential British TV Watchlist
Words by Katherine Mallett & Image by Ellie Hutchings As we continue to endure the delights of a third national lockdown, it has become somewhat necessary to actively seek out something to have a little grumble about. Whether it be the irregular weather changes, the plight of working from home, or the national lack of Little Moons (if you know, you know), there has been … Continue reading Is Being an Influencer Reason to Travel During the Pandemic?
Finding inspiration for what to do on Valentine’s day is never easy and this year, with lockdown, there are extra obstacles in the way of having a fun Valentine’s. We asked our contributors to give us their ideas for the best ways to spend Valentine’s day whilst respecting measures in place. Here’s what they had to say: Spa and Cocktail Night By Shannon Bowes-Cavanagh A … Continue reading How to Spend Valentine’s in Lockdown
Word By: Jake Lewis, Hannah Penwright, Shivika Singh Lost in Translation, by Jake Lewis When I look back upon the countless films that I have come to love and loathe, there are so many powerful scenes that I have found to carry sentimental value; where some have made me feel as if I was being dragged slowly across the straight edge of a razor blade … Continue reading Sentimental Scenes
MaeÔÇÖr gymuned LGBTQ fel y gwyddoch, wedi goroesi nifer fawr o ddigwyddiadau trais a homoffobia yng nghanol yr holl glityr, dawnsio a dathlu. MaeÔÇÖr digwyddiadau erchyll yma tuag at y gymuned LGBTQ yn dyddio yn n├┤l canrifoedd. Er bod pethau wedi ac yn parhau i wellhau, dydiÔÇÖr berthynas rhwng y gymuned LGBTQ aÔÇÖr gymuned heterorywiol dal ddim yn berthynas berffaith, ac mae rhaid cofio mai … Continue reading Protest yw pride, nid parti (wel)…
