By Katie Duffin Most people who come to live in Wales seem to develop a special place in their hearts for GodÔÇÖs country. In lieu of St DavidÔÇÖs day, which celebrates all that is Welsh, why not try your hand at some delicious Welsh recipes? TheyÔÇÖre simple, easy to make and delicious. Cawl If you havenÔÇÖt tried cawl yet, please do so for your own … Continue reading Welsh Delights
By Luisa De la Concha Montes Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Last weekend, Ffotogallery launched their latest exhibition ÔÇ£Work to Be DoneÔÇØ, a visual meditation on gender stereotypes in Europe. The collection showcases the work of Beta Bajgart, Johan B├ñvman, Katrina Neiburga, Mikko Suutarinen, and Nella Nuora. The exhibition starts with Johan B├ñvmanÔÇÖs ÔÇ£Swedish DadsÔÇØ, a series of portraits depicting dads that have decided to take time off work to … Continue reading Work To Be Done | Photography exhibition review
By Sarah Belger 29th February. It only comes around once every four years, but itÔÇÖs crazy to look back and see how things have changed since our last leap day in 2016. Our world has changed in so many ways. Donald Trump was elected President of the Unites States and 3 years later almost impeached. The European migrant crisis has continued to develop, and climate … Continue reading Healing the Brexit Divide
By Emma Murphy Who hasnÔÇÖt enjoyed a good video of Steve BuscemiÔÇÖs face superimposed onto Jennifer Lawrence during a press conference? Or Nicolas Cage in very un-Nicolas Cage places? Maybe you found some solace in the obviously fake footage of Kit Harrington apologising for that final season (just me?) If you have, welcome to the realm of deep fakes. WeÔÇÖre hearing of them more and … Continue reading Deepfakes for Dummies
By Megan Evans Queer cinema has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, as an attempt to cultivate the mainstream cinema and to raise awareness of the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. As the movement has made sharing explicitly queer engagements much more acceptable, performances across major films highlight the breakthrough of ‘gay cinema’, with the term coined by B. Ruby Rich in Sight & … Continue reading The Importance of Queer Cinema
By Molly Govus Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà NO SPOILERS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW Jeremy Dyson and Andy NymanÔÇÖs production of ÔÇÿGhost StoriesÔÇÖ has been touring around the globe since February 2010, but this in no way means the performance has lost its fear factor. With a running time of 80 minutes and no interval, before I even sat down in my seat I … Continue reading Ghost Stories | Theatre Review
Gan Niamh Goodwin-Thomas MaeÔÇÖr Cwpan byd Rygbi wedi dod i ben a nawr maeÔÇÖr byd rygbi yn paratoi am y cyffro oÔÇÖr chwe gwlad. A daÔÇÖr chwe gwlad mae grwpiau penodol o bobl yn ymddangos ar strydoedd Caerdydd, dyma rhai oÔÇÖr bobl efallai byddwch yn cwrdd ar ddydd rygbi. Yn gyntaf maeÔÇÖr MEGA ffan. DymaÔÇÖr fath o berson syÔÇÖn deffro am 8 y bore i … Continue reading Pobl chi’n weld yn ystod y Chwe Gwlad
By Kat Smith The excitement had been building for a while: itÔÇÖs a been three years since Sherlock appeared on the small screen, the billboard advertising for the show was a stroke of genius. And of course, it was a new decade, the BBC surely would ring in 2020 with a bit of a bang. Would Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss successfully revive another prominent … Continue reading Review: Dracula
By Sarah Harris This Boxing Day, I decided to brave the cold and wet weather and take on Oxford Street. I usually prefer to spend the day curled up in bed and browsing through online sales but given that I was spending this holiday season with family in London, we decided to risk getting trampled on by crazy shoppers to see if we could score … Continue reading Inditex – The Fashion Market’s Biggest Giant
By Amelia Field Artificial intelligence has been around as long as technology has but we have seen its rise in recent years due to the introduction of such devices as AmazonÔÇÖs Echo and smart devices. From Netflix suggesting us films to being able to open our phones with purely our faces, artificial intelligence has permeated its way into our everyday existence without us even knowing. … Continue reading AI and Discrimination
By Joshua Jones & James McClements Since their breakthrough in 2011, Hybrid Minds are long establishing themselves as rising kingpins of the Liquid D&B scene. From their debut album Mountains to its 2017 follow up Elements, Hybrid Minds have amassed a devoted fanbase and are some of the most sought after live performers of the genre. Now set to play festival spots and headline shows … Continue reading Hybrid Minds | Interview
By Amy Layton Sam MendesÔÇÖ war epic 1917 was a prominent feature at this yearÔÇÖs awards season, racking up Oscar nominations in many categories; even winning a multitude of Golden Globes and BAFTAs that included Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematography. Highly, and rightly, acclaimed for its ambitious production, 1917 had more humble origins, its inception stemming from Sam MendesÔÇÖ own grandfatherÔÇÖs tale of … Continue reading Review: 1917
by Jasmine Snow Cheap fashion often has a shockingly high cost, which is why purchasing secondhand clothing or up-cycling the clothes you currently own is so important. However, I don’t think it’s necessary to give up shopping altogether as long as we purchase intentionally and in moderation. Thankfully, there is an ever-growing amount of sustainable clothing brands popping up which can help us work towards … Continue reading 10 Sustainable Clothing Brands from the UK
By Kavan Singh Whether the female rapper Simbiatu ÔÇÿSimbiÔÇÖ Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, could be classed as an ÔÇ£indieÔÇØ artist depends on the definition of the word. On one hand, Little SimzÔÇÖs talent has been recognised time and time again by the industry – with Kendrick Lamar shouting her out on a BBC Radio 1 show citing that she may be ÔÇ£the illest … Continue reading Spotlight on Little Simz
Words by Peter Wolinski On the show Harry and Paul, thereÔÇÖs one sketch where Harry Enfield plays a long haired, artistic bloke who runs a boutique in a gentrified area of London called ÔÇ£I saw you comingÔÇØ. He sells cheap tat to the pre-2010s stereotype of an upper middle class ÔÇÿyummy mummyÔÇÖ who is glad to pay vastly inflated prices for something relatively worthless, so … Continue reading Review: Milkwood, Pontcanna
Phoebe Grinter – Columnist grinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk In the picture-perfect Insta era that we live in, I decided to highlight an often forgotten female role model. When we think of modern female role models, there are a few names that spring to mind. Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, and Queen Bey just to name a few. However, a name that is often shamefully left off the list is … Continue reading Big Knickers, Blue Soup, and Being Yourself: Bridget Jones Can Teach Us
By Mike OÔÇÖBrien Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spec Ops: The Line, and minor spoilers for Grand Theft Auto IV. In 1969, Mario Puzo wrote a novel called The Godfather. Despite his working-class heritage in HellÔÇÖs Kitchen, PuzoÔÇÖs hobbies included lavish six-course meals and ignoring the bill. Fortunately, he was a magazine staffer at a mythical time in … Continue reading Ludonarrative Dissonance: The Elephant in the WriterÔÇÖs Room
By Maja Metera Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The Book of Medicine is a musical written, directed and performed by Cardiff Healthcare Drama Society. It follows two medical students at Cardiff University ÔÇô Alexandra and Harrison ÔÇô through their academic and social journey. It is loosely based on The Book of Mormon, the Tony Award winner which is considered one of the funniest musicals of all times. … Continue reading The Book of Medicine | Theatre Review
By Alisha Keane ItÔÇÖs the name you keep on hearing and the name that probably took you a few tries to be able to pronounce, the hype surrounding that of French-American actor Timoth├®e Chalamet is inescapable. With a career and a reputation reminiscent of Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1990s, itÔÇÖs no wonder that us Gen Z-ers have created from him our own cultural icon and … Continue reading Timoth├®e Chalamet: A King on The Rise?
By Indigo Jones Stacey Dooley has paved the way for a new wave of female journalism and as a result, has inspired many young women to follow in her footsteps. Throughout her career, she has presented numerous documentaries on various topics, most recently including a documentary on the goings-on of a psychiatric unit which aired last week on BBC Three. This event which was hosted … Continue reading Stacey Dooley | Theatre Review
