On Saturday 8th October police were called to Claremont Avenue, situated within half a mile of the University, as a man’s body had been found outside a house. Students living on the road awoke to […]
Campus Watch: Pamela Anderson gives a lecture on pornography to students
Pamela Anderson gave a speech to scholars at Oxford University, portraying her concerns over the increasing number of people that watch porn. She stated that she would like to campaign for a reduction in the […]
’13th’ Review – A meticulously timed documentary
This searing 2016 documentary highlights the deliberate criminalisation of African American citizens, and the ways in which institutionalised racism has transformed the nature of politics, incarceration policies and the overall African American fight for freedom […]
Leeds International Film Festival: our picks
With the renowned Leeds International Film Festival reaching its landmark 30th birthday, In the Middle gives you a quick preview of this year‘s most exciting offerings… Paterson The new film from indie scene titan Jim […]
‘Human Rights, Human Wrongs’ at the Hyde Park Picturehouse
Saturday afternoon saw The Hyde Park Picture House host the first of a series of monthly events held by the Leeds branch of Amnesty International. Primarily pitched as a film event, ‘Human Rights, Human Wrongs’ […]
‘FADoubleGOT’ @ Live Art Bistro review – no frills theatre
It’s always refreshing to see a piece of live art that has no frills or grandiosity, with no complex set or lighting, just a great performance that connects with its audience. FADoubleGOT, a one man […]
‘American Honey’ Review – Leaves a sweet taste
With a runtime of nearly three hours, a boxy 4:3 ratio and a Cannes Grand Jury Award American Honey sounds like an indulgent arthouse cliché. Except Andrea Arnold’s film is anything but, instead it’s […]
In The Middle with Alex Horne and The Horne Section
In The Middle talks to Alex Horne about music, comedy, one liners and his band Alex Horne and The Horne Section How was Alex Horne and the Horne Section formed? We got together about seven […]
The Best and Worst Depictions of Mental illness in Films
Monday 10th October marked national mental health awareness day. Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people every year so it is important for this to be represented within the media. Unfortunately, Hollywood often perpetuates the […]
‘Ballet Black’ review – striking and intimate
Ballet Black’s 2016 triple bill at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds is a sparkling performance that thoroughly deserves its standing ovation. Whether it is the overall elegance of the dancers or the […]
In The Spotlight: Leeds Freedom from Torture
One of the great things about attending university is that it gives you the opportunity to volunteer with a number of great charities. One of these charities, Freedom from Torture, inspired Kaleem Luthra to start […]
‘How To Be A Man’ review – a necessary attack on masculine ideals
How to be a Man destroyed the belief that there is any right way to be a man. Using a Guide to the Art of Manliness, a real book published more recently than you’d hope, […]