A24: The Pioneers of Original Storytelling
In an age where Hollywood has marvelled at new creative capabilities that technological advancements have provided the modern world, it seems shocking that ideas are beginning to stale. Cinema-goers require…
Storm Éowyn Rocks Brighton’s Coastline
The force of the recent Storm Éowyn has shaken Brighton. The high pressure and rapidly intensifying winds through the Jet Stream contributed to a battering of our coastlines across the…
Come to the Cabaret!
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Do not delay going to the Cabaret! John Kander’s classic musical lights up Central London’s Embankment at the Kit Kat…
Nosferatwo: Does the Remake Justify the 102-Year Wait?
The answer is: kind of. Robert Eggers shocks us with another twisted outing to our local cinema in the form of Nosferatu. The more seasoned film nerds will know this…
I Owe My Life to Amateur Dramatics
When people think of the Am Drams, the consensus stems from the assumption of drab and dull acting, vocals comparable to X-Factor auditions, and dancing that would make Bruce Forsyth…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Is It Black and White?
“GOOD GOD MAN! YOU ALMOST GOT THE CHEESE TOUCH,” we all shout in unison as our friend cracks open a baby bell in year 6 (at least I did, I…
The Brainrot of Snapchat Discovery
As of late, the term Brainrot is in the majority of student vocabulary. Awarded Oxford University’s word of the year for 2024. It is often associated with phrases like ‘Skibidi…
Brighton’s Hidden Classics
A musical rocket ship to the moon launched way back in the early 20th century, with genres like Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues showing us what spring is like on…
Are you playing the game? Or is the game playing you
The Danger Generative AI has gone from simply a plot in an Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie to a very real technological marvel in the modern age. However, as with everything,…
Robert Downey Jr as Dr Doom: Brilliant or Baffling?
I…Am… Dr Doom? Is that what we could be seeing in two years when Avengers: Doomsday hits our screens? Okay probably not word for word, but I think it’s safe…
They Live Forever: Oasis Reunion Summer 2025
We’re getting an Oasis reunion before GTA 6? Last week, rumours were circulating that the infamous brothers were planning a reunion. “Little by little”, these rumours gained traction, but the…
Black Water County: A stylish return to mainstream folk music?
Black Water County emerged from Dorset’s country hills and moors, bursting onto the scenefrom pub rockers to legends of the UK Folk-Rock scene. At the start of November 2023, theyreleased…
Echo and the Bunnymen take Brighton: Gig Review
On 3 March, Merseyside rock band Echo and the Bunnymen embarked on a best hits tour of the ages, and visited Brighton’s very own Dome to dazzle and delight fans.…
‘Shopping’ by Welly Is Great for Lidl Fans, but a bit Candid for Waitrose Shoppers
Known for their flamboyant fashion choices and James Acaster-coded satire, Brighton icons Welly are no strangers to outside-the-box thinking. Providing plenty of pogo-able (real word) live hits whilst lacking a…
The Downfall of Marvel: Has the MCU Reached its Endgame?
Picture the scene; it’s April 2019. Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man sacrificed himself for the sake of the Universe, and Chris Evans’ Captain America lived his dream life with his…
Nostalgia: The Present Based on the Past
The world is in a phase of consistent mediatisation, with knowledge, history and ideologies at the fingertips of any and all people. With the sheer volume of cultures, subcultures, and…
What Happened to the Beach? by Declan McKenna: Mature and Reflective
Declan McKenna, indie pop star and musical prodigy, released his third studio album What Happened To The Beach? in February 2024. This album is my personal favourite of his, having…
The Mess We Seem To Make: Raw, Driven and Self-Aware
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Many people may know Crawlers as the queer-coded, alt-rock band from TikTok. However, on the release of their debut album The Mess We Seem To…
The Mess We Seem To Make: Raw, Driven and Self-Aware, Crawlers Deliver an Effective Hit to the Heartstrings
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Many people may know Crawlers as the queer-coded, alt-rock band from TikTok. However, on the release of their debut album The Mess We Seem To…
Prelude to Ecstasy: Majestic, Vibrant, and Frighteningly Real
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ As if from nowhere, Camden veterans The Last Dinner Party have been on everybody’s lips for the best part of a year. After signing a…