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Revisiting American Psycho in 2020

Bret Easton Ellis’ cult classic novel sparked controversy when it was first published in 1991. Patrick Bateman is a character who inspires both revulsion and admiration in the book and…

A Book Lovers Guide To Brighton

Words by Jasmine Smith If you’re new to the city, Brighton has endless avenues of discovery. The perfect mix of modern and historical means Brighton is a great location for…

What We Watched During Lockdown

The pandemic saw the UK go into lockdown in mid-March, leading to increased levels of loneliness, financial stress and cabin fever. For many of us, our response to this meant…

Exploring Black is King; Beyonce’s ‘passion project’

Words by Ellie Harbinson You know that feeling when you watch something and are left with a burning sensation to either cry, ring a friend, get up and dance, or…

Brighton: A Film Fan’s Guide

Words by Yazz James Cinemas Aside from the central, Przym-neighbouring Odeon or the Marina’s Cineworld, Brighton is home to many other cinemas and screens. Depot Reachable by bus or train,…

“If they go, they will never come back.” Brighton’s music scene post-lockdown and the importance of #SaveOurVenues.

Words by Alice Barradale Like many lovers of Rock and Roll, Brighton’s ‘standby’ for independent music venues is a haunting matter at hand. Since the government’s announcement to enforce lockdown…

The Show Must Go Online: A Review of Digital Hamlet

Words by Elijah Arief Theatre and technology are two things which seem incongruent. Technology seems to create a barrier between us and the art, it is a wall of separation…

Interview with sound artist/filmmaker Gandhi’s Glasses

Hi GG, first of all what motivated you to make this video? And what was your aim? Hi Moisés, I was motivated by disgust at the fact that a company…

Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition

The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!

Discover 5 French Classics from the 60s

Why not use some of your free time during lockdown to discover (or rediscover) film classics? The poor internet connection in my grandparents’ house here in the south of France…

LGBTQ+ Isolation Viewing – The L Word: Generation Q

I delved into watching The L Word: Generation Q with little knowledge of the original series which aired in America on Showtime. Now after 10 years, The L Word is…

Earth Day 2020: Playlists for Earth Day

Léo De Riedmatten I don’t think I’d ever noticed before this morning, while picking some songs about the environment, that it seems inescapable for an artist to, at some point…

Earth Day 2020: The Best Films to Appreciate Earth Day With

Jude Whiley Hunters of the South Seas (2016) Hunters of the South Seas is a series of documentaries, by writer Will Millard, exploring the relationships between humans and animals in…

‘Stay In and Survive’ – D-beat in the time of Coronavirus

Words by Ryan Bridgewater Lockdown and social distancing in response to the Coronavirus pandemic have brought challenges for musicians who have been responding in creative ways. From Croydon drill rapper…

Get Involved: Interview with Harry Laws, director of upcoming absurdist short film ‘Sidon, Paved in Bronze’

Editor-in-Chief Chris Ahjem interviews aspiring director and Sussex student Harry Laws about his latest project.

The Long Week In: Video Games to Self-Isolate With

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of lockdown. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…

Exhibition Focus: Let the Petals Whisper

From 28th February to 27th March, Ollie Quinn has transformed its exhibition basement into a floral paradise. Walking past the independent eyewear shop on Bond Street, one would never expect…

The Long Week In: Podcasts to Self-Isolate To

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…

Interview: Swim Deep

Words by Percy Walker-Smith What have you all been up to since finishing the tour in October ’19? Ozzy: I’ve been writing pretty much every single day, I realised that…

Live Review: A Winged Victory For The Sullen @ St George’s Church, Kemp Town

It’s 19:15 on the 5th of March, and I find myself shivering from the cold, starring at the big blue wooden doors of St George’s Church in Kemptown. The church…