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Asked what inspired her new novel The Rest of You, Maame Blue recalls a vivid image from her memories of early 2020 while living in Melbourne: a young woman dancing…

Erin Kelly’s novel The Poison Tree explored the generational impact of trauma in a dark thriller, taking its name from a William Blake poem on the same subject. Her new…

Winning an Academy Award is considered the pinnacle of success for a filmmaker or actor’s career. Realistically, however, the Oscars are a contest of who deserves an award, whose “moment”…

It’s been five years since Bong Joon Ho shocked the world by taking home three Oscars, including Best Picture, for his Korean comedy thriller Parasite (2019). His success marked the…

Panalo, the Filipino word for “win”, is the odd name given to the new Filipino restaurant in Hove. Sleek but unassuming, this six-month-old establishment sits on the corner of a…

Golden A young gymnast on the cusp of success comes to reject her life of elite gymnastics as a result of her tormenting coach; her mother. Trailer here. Directed by…

4/5 Stars “Lynchian surrealism meets Kubrickian horror in this remade masterpiece.” Ten years ago, the Silent Hill franchise was dead. Remnants of it remained in PT; a free teaser made…

A lost piece of a bigger picture 4/5 Stars Following his tragic death in 2018, aged only 26, it has proven difficult to convey the true impact of his music…

Earlier this month, the great David Lynch passed away. The news has made waves throughout the film and TV landscape; his influence as an auteur filmmaker can be felt in…

★★★★★ “Was a Pineapple Involved?”. Opening with a disorientating, Mission Impossible-esque shot of Mark (Adam Scott) running through the severed floor, Severance season two takes no time to get going.…

It is argued that some people concern themselves with looking like a reader, rather than focusing on the reading experience itself.

Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or modern adaptations, there is an abundance of literature on Greek mythology, and a rich sub-genre of fresh, often feminist perspectives exploring these…

★★★★☆ “I know there’s an excellent man inside of you, Tyler. I’d like to see him soon.” Through sheer determination, screenwriter David Koepp has turned the taboo ghost story on…

In the heart of Brighton, Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop – it’s a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating Black voices, culture, and literature. Specialising in books…

While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks rather than NatWest. Understandably, it’s…

Words by Jamie Gilbert & Miri Stoneham-Bull As the 97th Academy Awards approach, the annual debate over their relevance and status in popular culture arises once again. Whether upset with…

A history of sexually explicit music Despite what your Grandma might say, sexually suggestive music has been around for well over 100 years now. Beginning in the 1920s with the…

Filled with tales of tragic heroes, wonderful creatures and capricious gods, Greek mythology has captivated readers for centuries. Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or more modern adaptations, there…

Like all media consumption, audiences are increasingly transitioning to digital platforms, including TikTok. Watching traditional TV channels has almost stopped among younger viewers, with 90% of 18- to 24-year-olds heading…

In 2020, a global lockdown encouraged people to entrench themselves in online fan spaces more than ever before, aided by the internet’s most popular platform: TikTok. But fandom culture existed…