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Romance: The Last Letter From Your Lover Written by: Sophie Martin, Staff Writer I’m a sucker for anything by Jojo Moyes and this is no exception. Think ‘forbidden romance’ meets…
Should We Be Doing ‘The Things We Do’ For Our Favourite Actors?
“The things I do for Timothée Chalamet”, I say with a sigh after the credits start rolling and I realise that A Rainy Day in New York is directed by…
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…
Review: Invincible S2, Ep. 8
CONTAINS SPOILERS, TW: Violence As we come to the last edition of this academic year, I thought it fitting to return to the same show I reviewed in the first…
Favourite Childhood Games: A Walk Down Memory Lane
MovieStarPlanet Written by: Semhar (Semi) Tesfazgy, Editor in Chief For every fashion-obsessed kid who had unfiltered access to the web, there was no greater game than MovieStarPlanet.This “free-to-play” online social…
Confessions of an Ex-Gamer Girl
Ohhh, so you played the Sims right? Or Minecraft, but you don’t actually go caving or beat the game? Whilst both those statements are certainly true about myself, girls don’t…
What’s On in Brighton
Spring is here, and with May approaching, we have even more exciting theatre events ranging from comedy, clubs, music, talks, tributes, theatre productions, and performing arts. There is something for…
Fight or Flight Under the Spotlight?
Ever found yourself daydreaming about rocking out on stage, living the glamorous life, or being interviewed like a superstar? Have your nerves forced you to derail an otherwise promising career…
My Favourite Show…
IN THE HEIGHTS Written by: Santiago Buitrago, Staff Writer We can’t talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda without discussing the international hit that was Hamilton, and how it established Miranda’s voice as…
The Psychological Benefits of Re-reading
Debates surrounding reading are familiar to any bibliophile – from the 21st century dispute of book vs. Kindle, to whether the author should ‘die’ after publication or continue to spout…
Review: My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden
In this unyielding exposé of the UN, EU, and the global multi-billion-dollar smuggling/human trafficking industry, Sally Hayden expertly interweaves her own experiences with those of the hundreds of refugees and…
When the Book Was Better than the Movie
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Written by: Maisie Knights, Books Editor and Head of Social Media While the newest Hunger Games addition to the franchise isn’t…
Do Judge a Book by its Cover
Don’t judge a book by its cover, as the idiom goes. While I understand the sentiment, it’s actually terrible advice when taken literally. Metaphorically, sure! When it comes to people,…
Grassroots Music Needs Help Now More than Ever
Upon the release of the Glastonbury lineup in March, heads turned to the posters for over 100 of the biggest names in the current UK music scene were stacked atop…
Everything Music At Oscars
At only twenty-two, Billie Eilish has won the affection of millions of fans, has earned critical acclaim for her music, and plenty of prestigious awards. She already has a staggering…
The Rise, Fall and Resurgence of Latin Music
As an avid listener of old-school Latin music, I was interested in finding out why this eccentric genre is not generally pushed through mainstream music anymore. It has remained a…
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…
Oscars Fatigue: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Disregard the Academy
Another year, another lengthy sigh upon opening my phone the morning after the Oscars. I didn’t watch the charade live; I haven’t for years. Unsurprisingly there was a boring monologue…
Dune 2, Barbie and the Decline of Media Literacy
CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DUNE 2 Dune as a franchise is profoundly anti-colonial and anti-imperialist. Its storyline is about the dangers of idolatry, how religion can be used to control the…
Why is Animation so Disregarded, Disrespected and Devalued?
I have always had a deep love and respect for animation. It has provided me with heart-touching moments, awesome fight scenes and conveyed the power of the human voice. I’ve…