Film & TV

What to Watch on Streaming: October 2019

Lewis Empson on Bojack Horseman┬á– On Netlflix October 25th Bojack Horseman remains as one of the only shows to have audiences bouncing between hysterical comedy and gut-wrenching tragedy at breakneck speeds. It has been a staple of the Netflix Original brand and a shining example of adult animation dealing with themes of loss, addiction and struggling with mental health and personal demons. Seeing it come … Continue reading What to Watch on Streaming: October 2019

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Clebar

Sgwrs gyda’r GymGym

Gan Daniel O’Callaghan Dyma gymdeithas sydd, heb os, yn denuÔÇÖr siaradwyr Cymraeg syÔÇÖn astudio yng Nghaerdydd. Gyda chymdeithasau tebyg yn bresennol mewn prifysgolion ledled Cymru a thu hwnt, maeÔÇÖr ymwybyddiaeth ohonynt yn hynod o amlwg. Serch hynny, nid oes dwywaith amdani mai GymGym Caerdydd sydd yn curo fel y gymdeithas Gymraeg orau. Wrth gwrs, ceir rhestr hirfaith o bethau da a berthyn iÔÇÖr GymGym. Un … Continue reading Sgwrs gyda’r GymGym

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Fashion

Tattoos, Body Art and Female Domination (Print Issue 174)

By Emily Jade Ricalton The definition of the phrase ÔÇÿbody artÔÇÖ is one of a unique nature ÔÇô ÔÇÿan artistic genreÔǪ in which the actual body of the artist or model is integral to the workÔÇÖ. Well, this is what the dictionary defines it as anyway. As a reader, you could also recite this definition as artwork that has in fact been embedded into the … Continue reading Tattoos, Body Art and Female Domination (Print Issue 174)

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Features

Nature is Reclaiming our Indoors! ÔÇô All Things Houseplants (Print Issue 174)

By Elly Savva Although the streets of Cathays have plenty to offer for students in terms of food, shops, and booze, nature and greenery are slightly harder to come by. Unless you venture a little further into Roath or Bute Park, the average student day doesnÔÇÖt involve much interaction with nature. Student lifestyles are also chaotic ÔÇô as many of us lack a regular routine … Continue reading Nature is Reclaiming our Indoors! ÔÇô All Things Houseplants (Print Issue 174)

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Download, Video Games

Lethal League: The fighting game where you donÔÇÖt hit your opponent

By┬áMike O’Brien Lethal League Blaze is a 2D fighting game that isnÔÇÖt about hitting each other. Instead, combatants face off in a rectangular arena where the objective is to smash a ball into each other as it ricochets off the walls at terminal velocity. Its gameplay is the offspring of a manic romp between Rocket League and Smash Bros, and if youÔÇÖre not already sold, … Continue reading Lethal League: The fighting game where you donÔÇÖt hit your opponent

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Album Reviews, Music

‘Beneath The Eyrie’, Pixies album review

By Craig Strachan Craig’s rating: 4/5 Pixies tune back into the weirder side of their minds with twelve tracks that favourably embrace the dark and the creepy in their first album since 2016.  Beneath the Eyrie is the bandÔÇÖs seventh studio album and first with bassist Paz Lenchantin as a fully bonified member after Kim DealÔÇÖs exit from the group in 2013. The album details … Continue reading ‘Beneath The Eyrie’, Pixies album review

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Culture

The Mousetrap | Theatre Review

By Katie May Huxtable Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà ┬áNO SPOILERS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW. For me to reveal the ins and outs of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is classed as the equivalent of treachery in the performing arts industry and, from my knowledge, slip-ups have somehow been avoided. After running for over 60 years ÔÇô and earning the title of the continuous longest-running … Continue reading The Mousetrap | Theatre Review

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Film & TV

Freshers: Films and TV About Transition

Laura Vaabel on Gavin and Stacey Watching Gavin and Stacey whilst moving to Cardiff for university is a stereotype, I have no doubt about that. But although itÔÇÖs primarily a comedy, there was something oddly comforting about the plot during my first few weeks of fresherÔÇÖs year. The comedic way in which StaceyÔÇÖs homesickness is presented relaxed me because it was so easily relatable for … Continue reading Freshers: Films and TV About Transition

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Travel

Walks of the World – Pen y Fan, Panoramaweg

By Lauren Stenning You canÔÇÖt spend a weekend in the Brecon Beacons without trekking to the top of the famous Pen y Fan for 360-degree views of the lush green landscape. Whichever route you choose (they vary in difficulty/length/gradient), youÔÇÖll feel a great sense of accomplishment once you heave yourself up onto the summit of the beacon, briefly glimpsing the view before collapsing to the … Continue reading Walks of the World – Pen y Fan, Panoramaweg

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Music

Drug Use – How to Stay Safe at Festivals

By Ella Clucas Drugs. We all know what they are and how to take them. Whether theyÔÇÖre your thing or you prefer to steer clear, itÔÇÖs time to answer the question on everyoneÔÇÖs mind; how do we approach them as safely as possible? As the festival season continues, drug consumption at events such as Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds remains inevitable and almost impossible to … Continue reading Drug Use – How to Stay Safe at Festivals

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Food

Review – AFF 2019 – And Why Food Festivals Matter More Than Ever

Disclaimer: Abergavenny Food Festival provided Quench with press accreditation and passes.  Sometimes itÔÇÖs very easy for Wales to be left off the map, especially in terms of anything food related. After all, if you try to mention any Welsh delicacies, whether in the form of laverbread and cockles or cawl, to any outsider, youÔÇÖre often going to be met with a bewildered and confused glare, … Continue reading Review – AFF 2019 – And Why Food Festivals Matter More Than Ever

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Features

Conspiracy Theories: What’s the allure?

By Katie Waits Most of us probably have a conspiracy theory that we canÔÇÖt help but at least half believe. From politics to celebrities, historical events to murders, conspiracy theories are everywhere. As far-fetched as they may initially seem, sometimes, somehow, they make sense. But why, if we know that they may never be proven, do we continue to read articles, and watch documentaries and … Continue reading Conspiracy Theories: What’s the allure?

Rebecca Astill
Culture

It Will Come Later | Review

By Luisa De la Concha Montes Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The collective behind this performance, the International Contemporary Dance Collective (iCoDaCo) was founded in Sweden in 2012. The concept behind it is quite innovative; through the medium of contemporary dance, international artists come together each year to create a new narrative that serves as a symbolic representation of cultural exchange in our globalized world. Quench … Continue reading It Will Come Later | Review

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Fashion

Cardiff’s Student-Friendly Beauticians

Introduction by Sophie Coombs Freshers and returning beauty-addicts alike will understand the struggle of having to move away from your beloved home salon/beautician. Not only is it traumatic to cheat on your beauty salon at home, it is also a nightmare finding the right new salon for you and your student budget. Never fear, though, because at Quench we’re here to help you and your … Continue reading Cardiff’s Student-Friendly Beauticians

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Download, Video Games

REVIEW: Borderlands 3

By Mike O’Brien |┬áÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔ£░Ô£░ Disclaimer: 2K provided Quench with a PC copy of Borderlands 3 for review purposes. Borderlands 3 is a sci-fi looter-shooter. If youÔÇÖre not one for gaming jargon, itÔÇÖs a first-person shooter all about leveling up, travelling the galaxy, and acquiring new equipment, usually in the form of a new firearm. Developer Gearbox Software aggressively touted the promise of ÔÇÿa billion gunsÔÇÖ … Continue reading REVIEW: Borderlands 3

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Culture

The Iris Prize Film Festival Returns to Cardiff for Another Year of LGBTQ+ Films

By Tabitha Jukes The wonderful world of the Iris Prize six-day film Festival returns to Cardiff on the 8th-13th October 2019. Celebrating her 13th birthday, Iris, like the great cinematic genre, is truly coming of age, bigger, brighter and badder than ever before. This year has seen the Iris Prize, which was founded in the Capitol in 2007, grow in both size and excellence. With … Continue reading The Iris Prize Film Festival Returns to Cardiff for Another Year of LGBTQ+ Films

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Live Reviews, Music

Aitch pays tribute to Keeley Bunker, finishes the AitcH20 Tour at Tramshed

By Kate Waldock   Hoards of screaming girls filled the stage as soon as the clock hit 7:30. Aitch had come to Cardiff, and these fans were going to make the most of it. The moment anyone walked through the side doors, phone lights switched on and the crowd pushed toward the corner to get a glimpse. In the space of a year Aitch has … Continue reading Aitch pays tribute to Keeley Bunker, finishes the AitcH20 Tour at Tramshed

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Food

Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

We want to welcome Freshers to Cardiff by sharing our foodie favourites across the city! Don’t miss these absolute gems: Words by Hannah Penwright The Hellenic Eatery The Hellenic Eatery is a Greek restaurant in the heart of Cathays, meaning itÔÇÖs perfect for students looking for an inexpensive but very delicious meal out. Whether youÔÇÖre a huge Greek food fan or have never tried it, … Continue reading Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

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