Fifteen years after the release of the original film in 2001, Derek Zoolander is back, and Ben Stiller follows the formula that made the first Zoolander a critical success. However, in trying too hard to […]
Janis: Little Girl Blue – A worthy climax to a year of bio-docs
We’ve had a year filled with monumental bio-docs on some of the most legendary singers including: Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck; What Happened, Miss Simone; and the Academy Award Winning Amy. Now this great year for music […]
Murder: The evolution of crime drama and the femme fatale
In a world where ITV churns out crime thrillers like they’re going out of fashion, it’s refreshing to watch a brilliant piece of British drama that turns the genre on its head. The name and […]
Grantchester: Nothing more than James Norton in tight swimming trunks
After a successful start to the second series of Happy Valley this month, James Norton’s gorgeous physique graced our screens again on Wednesday for the return of 1950’s set drama, Grantchester. Following a promising opening […]
Louise Rennison: How teen books teach you to be yourself
The sad passing of ‘Queen of Teen’ Louise Rennison, author of Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, got me thinking about the importance of these types of teen books when you’re trying to carve a path […]
Serena: Herald of the point-and-click renaissance
Was it a good idea to play Serena at midnight, after three glasses of wine, in a darkened room? Probably not. Even though Serena lasted only forty-five minutes in the same darkened, dusty cabin, I […]
Feminism and The Modern Man
As I begin writing this article, I am acutely aware of, and rather dismayed at, how noteworthy some may see a male writer attempting to contribute to the discussion of feminism in the women’s week […]
Every Time You Enjoy a Biscuit, the Daily Mail Dies a Little
A new study from common sense media has shown that by the age of 10 80% of girls have been on a diet. Ten. That’s year 5. I can honestly say I was more worried […]
Making Waves: Feminists in Fashion
Petra Collins Feminist fashion photographer Petra Collins has been making some serious waves in the industry of late with her dreamily lit, rose tinted view into girlish femininity. Collins has shot for the likes of Wonderland, Vogue, Calvin […]
Not to Worry Madam, That Can be Arranged
It’s that time of my life. I’m graduating, hopefully getting a job and adult-ing full time. Oh yeah and I could get married, if I wanted. Yes, at 21. No, I haven’t found the One. […]
Is paid ‘Menstrual Leave’ a good idea?
Yes: The fact that a company announced they would allow women to take time off work during their menstrual week, whilst shocking a significant number of people, did not come as a surprise to me […]
Men, trust me, the feminists are not out to get you
If you are a man reading this then let me set your mind at rest: the feminists are not out to get you. In fact, strange as it may sound, feminism is a good thing […]