A great soundtrack has the ability to completely transform a film, it can take us into a different dimension or completely break us emotionally. Here are our favourite film soundtracks! The Breakfast Club (1985) – John Hughes By Sarah Belger Given that music was such an integral part of being a teen in the ÔÇÿ80s, itÔÇÖs unsurprising that such an iconic film has an equally … Continue reading Our Favourite Film Soundtracks
By Lottie Ennis A tale as old as Hollywood itself – a youth obsessed culture that creates a cinematic invisibility of older, post-menopausal women in the industry. Ageism in Hollywood is a pervasive problem limiting the career of many actresses. Stars such as Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep have commented many times on the outrageousness of Hollywood writers and casting directors. Indeed, on the already … Continue reading Ageism in Cinema: Inequality and Sexism
By Neus Forner Book blogging has its place secured in the online community. From BookTube to Bookstagram, to traditional blogs, there is content for everyone. The online book community has been growing from quite some time. Here is your guide to navigating through the never-ending online book world! Bookstagram Bookstagram has changed the way fiction is promoted, marketed and read. This movement has forever changed the … Continue reading Online Book Communities
By Alexia Barrett The thrill of travel, the inspiration of a journey and the adrenaline that comes with the extreme. All of that is brought out in the BANFF Mountain film festivalÔÇÖs first online collection, which is made up of five handpicked adventure films: Sand in the Sky, The Mirnavator, The Lorax project, The Last Honey Hunter, and Snowflake. This first collection gives us 90 … Continue reading BANFF Online Collection 1 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
By Amelia Field Social experiments are something which have cropped up recently on Netflix and the psychologist within me has always been quick to jump on the bandwagon and binge watch every one of them. With a combination of strikes and now quarantine I have been able to immerse myself in these shows and quickly lose faith in knowing that no tv show will ever … Continue reading Social Experiments on Netflix
By Ella Clucas A few years ago, the premise of celebrating Easter without consuming eggs, meat or dairy seemed near impossible. It was animal products or nothing as far as chocolate was concerned, and a genuinely good replacement for a bit of roast lamb was out of the picture. Over the last three years or so, however, weÔÇÖve witnessed a surge in the demand for … Continue reading A Vegan Easter
By Hannah Ryan ÔÇÿYou grew up white and rich and straight and hot. You basically won the lottery!ÔÇÖ These are the words hurled by Mae Martin (as she plays a quasi-fictional version of herself) at Charlotte RichieÔÇÖs George, her closeted girlfriend, in a fit of equal fury and hurt at Feel GoodÔÇÖs midway point. For any queer woman out there thatÔÇÖs ever found themselves in … Continue reading Review: Feel Good – An All Consuming Romance
By Catrin Lewis From pop stars to reality stars, the society that we live in today is saturated by celebrities. They sing some of our favourite songs, play our favourite sports and even write some of our cookbooks. ItÔÇÖs nearly impossible to navigate through our daily lives without crossing paths with a celebrity name or two. As a society, we have become engrossed in celebrity … Continue reading Celebrity Culture: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Cynthia: Like everyone else stuck inside, I’ve been spending countless hours flicking through Netflix, BBC Iplayer and Amazon trying to settle on something to watch instead of watching the ‘Dinner Party’ episode (S5, E13) of The Office for the 1000th time. Fortunately, this list of shows and films will save me some much needed time on deciding what watch! (Not that I have much else … Continue reading What to Watch During Lockdown
By Nicole Rees-Williams Tigers, murder, cults, a gay throuple (yes throuple), expired meat, mullets and country songs. And it doesnÔÇÖt end there. Tiger King is a 7-part documentary mini-series on Netflix that follows the lives of exotic zoo owner Joe Exotic and Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin, whilst detailing their long feud. It is arguably one of the most-watched series of the year so … Continue reading Review: Tiger King – An Exotic Animal Cult
By Denise Dogan Dior started off the Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week with an unforgettable statement. Around the room, every where you seemed to look, there was a statement in support of female empowerment. DiorÔÇÖs creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri didnÔÇÖt stop there to show support for female empowerment. DiorÔÇÖs Fall/Winter line for this year brought back the 2000ÔÇÖs grunge look we have missed. WeÔÇÖve seen … Continue reading Dior FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: A Show Focused on Female Empowerment
By Peter Wolinski The best time to go out for food in Wales is whenever the Welsh rugby team are playing. This is especially true when youÔÇÖve been a complete dribble of a restaurant critic for three months. Dark, no longer the newest establishment in the Dusty Knuckle diaspora, was brand new when I originally told the food editor IÔÇÖd review it. By the time … Continue reading Review: DARK, Castle Arcade
By Catrin Lewis Cultural events across the country have been put on hold in response to the surge in UK coronavirus cases.┬á From concerts to premieres, many highly anticipated events will not be going ahead as planned this year. People across the globe have been left disappointed following the cancellation of their summer plans as the virus has well and truly thrown a spanner in … Continue reading Culture in Times of Coronavirus
By Ella Clucas It is an unfortunate fact that not everyone loves a period film. Perhaps itÔÇÖs the romantic frocks and frills, or the hyperfocus on traditional Englishness that gives some audiences the displeasure of viewing. I, of course, am no exception. Personally, I tend to veer away from anything too historical looking when scrolling through the choice of films on Netflix or Amazon Prime. … Continue reading Review: Emma. – From 1817 to 2020, the Story is Truly Timeless.
By Annabelle Ingram London Fashion Week was Privy to a bold new collection. Bobby Abley revealed PrimarkÔÇÖs first ever fashion week collaboration at the event, bringing to life more of your favourite characters. Abley is a London-based designer, recognised for his flamboyant, funky and fun work who studied design at Ravensbourne College, before embarking on a year round adventure in L.A. It was whilst in … Continue reading Bobby Abley X Primark Collaboration: A Review
Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to sexual assault and rape. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed, the Survivors Trust offers support to the victims and survivors of sexual assault. Call 08088 010818 By Sarah Harris On February 24th, after a long and complicated legal battle, the once movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, was finally found guilty and … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein
WeÔÇÖre living under circumstances no one could have predicted, facing a pandemic that will not only go down in history, but also alter the future of humankind. Some people think COVID-19 was contrived by the Chinese government, whilst others are convinced that the virus is a message from mother nature. Whatever its origin, whatever its purpose, and whatever its outcome, itÔÇÖs certainly drawn attention to … Continue reading How Is the Food Industry Fighting COVID-19?
By Elly Savva Modern Love: Nursing a Wound with Jake Gyllenhaal The podcast that has grown from the popular New York Times column documents modern tales of “love, loss, and redemption.” Whilst the world feels scary and uncertain, this show provides the perfect antidote of humanity and love. Some of the stories are incredibly moving, but they’re all uplifting and life-affirming at a time when … Continue reading Fill Your Ears with Culture: Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
By Sam Portillo ÔÇ£You canÔÇÖt waste this on cruise ships. This is Vegas level!ÔÇØ says student of the magic arts, Neville Griffin, after having a revolutionary levitation routine performed to him for the first time. His sentiment matches my own in wondering how the brilliance of Inside No. 9 is confined to the modest audiences of BBC Two. Pemberton and Shearsmith return with a fifth … Continue reading Review: Inside No. 9 – A Twisted Road Away From Normalcy
By Denise Dogan After the death of Karl Lagerfeld last February whom was the creative director of Chanel for over 30 years, his successor Virginie Viard paid her respects to him by recreating his last show in a simpler form. The last Fall/Winter show by Chanel was created into a beautiful winter wonderland, one we will never forget. It was a gorgeous setting, and the … Continue reading Chanel FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: Winter Wonderland Returns
