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Anomalisa

Acclaimed screenwriter and second time director Charlie Kaufman may well have cemented himself as an expert on the human condition with his latest feature film. Anomalisa follows Michael Stone, a…

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

It’s an awkward title isn’t it? Unwieldy, hefty, hard to define. At least ‘Man of Steel’ made sense, representing a fresh take on a cultural icon while emphasising the humanity…

One World Sussex

On the 18th March, Sussex ACS Society (African and Caribbean Society) held Culturefest, an evening which hosted a variety of different talents and performances, from fashion design, to music, drama…

Looking at the Digital Age

When I saw Laura Morton’s ongoing project ‘Wild West Tech’ featured in this month’s addition of the BJP, the large glossy images of the lives of tech entrepreneurs spoke of…

There Is No ‘Society’?

SUDS’ last play of first term is a coming-of-age comedy drama, directed and written by Emma Phillips, entitled ‘Society’. The play is centred around five British teenagers of Thatcher’s era…

TV: Better Call Saul, Season 2

The Breaking Bad spin-off finally comes into its own, in its second instalment. Eventually defining its own identity as a programme in its own right, and not just a spin-off…

The Badger has a chat with ‘Teh Univursity of Susex’

Culture Editor, Sasha Khan, meets with the creator of the infamous ‘Teh Univursity of Susex’ Facebook page, the meme master of campus. Q: For readers who are not familiar, can…

CABARET REVIEW: Where are your troubles now? Forgotten?

Oh Cabaret! Sussex University Musical Theatre Society (SMuTS) is at it again. This week’s musical spectacular was truly one of a kind. Directed by Joshua Clayton, the Goodbye To Berlin…

The Divergent Series: Allegiant Review

Before you start commenting on this review, I’d like to disclose that dystopian novels (which then get turned into movies) are my guilty pleasure and have been ever since I…

Kesha and Dr Luke: The Court Case That Everyone’s Talking About

Content warning: Rape, Abuse, Sexual Violence, Eating Disorders. On Friday 19th February it was ruled in court what singer Kesha would not be able to leave her Sony contract with…

Komedia: Comic Boom

Comic Boom is Komedia’s sell-out monthly night of exciting new comedy without the gamble. The MC this time round was Mark Simmons, who did a fantastic job hosting a friendly fast…

Gig Review: Sahara and Cavaliers

Sahara and Cavaliers are two vibrant young bands that have captured the attention of artists in supporting slots with Don Broco, King Charles, and Fickle Friends. However, it was their…

An Interview with Howland

How do you find inspiration for your songs? L: We copy other great musicians T: No…It starts out one of us has a great idea L: Me or Tyler T:…

Hannah Jones: The Future of This Country

Who are you? I’m Hannah Jones. Second year neuroscience student, station manager of URF, a bit naughty but generally quite nice. What the fridge-magnet is URF? URF is the best…

A Bigger Splash

Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s follow up to his 2010 melodrama masterpiece ‘I Am Love’, is a sun-drenched erotic thriller and remake of Jacques Derays’ psychological 1969 ‘La Piscine’ (The Swimming…

Centre Stage

Arts Editor, Bianca Serafini, meets with President of Sussex University Drama Society Anna Mould, Actor Alex Knapp and Director Elly Warboys. Q: Tell me a little about what each of…

The Badger Meets With Sussex Secret Admirers

The Badger meets with the founder of Sussex Secret Admirers, the Facebook page that allows you to reveal your deepest secrets, crushes and stories anonymously. Q: How much can you…

The museum of friendship, remembrance and loss comes to Sussex

‘Take Me With You: the museum of friendship, remembrance and loss’ was set up at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School on the 18th February. The creators of the event,…

The B-Town Venues You Need To Visit

Brighton is a compact and modern city that hardly needs to prove its credentials when it comes to the live music scene. Alternative and independent music venues continue to thrive…

From MP to MC

The Reform Club’s debut album received critical acclaim when they released it back in 2013, alongside a barrage of media attention; not least because the band’s frontman Norman Baker was…