Turning a novel such as The Kite Runner in to a theatre production was never going to be easy. Spanning almost a lifetime, three countries and the tumultuous events of recent Afghan history, The Kite […]
Froots: Gothic fairy tale
The fashion world has always favoured the theatrics and art of clothing rather than functionality. So it’s no surprise that every now […]
With Interstellar, Christopher Nolan proves once again that intelligent blockbusters can exist
Image: Paramount Pictures Christopher Nolan’s latest feature is a complex, head-spinning journey into other galaxies, blasting the viewer into a story that is as gripping and emotional as it is scientifically intricate. Despite its hard […]
S Club 7 set to bring it all back to Leeds
Eleven years after splitting up, British pop icons S Club 7 will be ‘bringing it all back’ to Leeds next year, as part of their 2015 reunion tour. The band, who were formed in 1998 […]
Vertical Cinema is a unique experience, but should there be more?
I suppose it’s something we take for granted, that cinema is presented in widescreen. Over its history, film production practice has stretched ratios wider and wider with the intention of better immersing the viewer; quite […]
From films to the real world
A look at the technologies bringing the ideas you’ve seen in films to life. Back to the Future II – Nike AirMags Back in 2011, Nike took the internet by storm with their (extremely limited) […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx2nbSX2ZJc Track: Nagan Artist: Cain Label: Highlife African vocals and raw synths (carried by a huge kick) come together for the perfect house party track. Track: As Long As I’ve Got You Artist: The Charmels […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: The Hunger Games, The Time Traveler’s Wife and It’s a Wonderful Life
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we marry a time traveller, hope the odds are in our favour and try to survive a zombie apocalypse. MONDAY – The Hunger […]
Supporting the marking boycott is supporting security
As we reach the middle of term and those bitter, cold Leeds nights greet us again, students everywhere are already fully immersed in essays, exams and the new John Lewis Christmas advert. This hectic time […]
Gentlemen’s Hour: Winter coats
It’s that time of year again lads; time to hang up the Hawaiian shirts and the chino shorts and hunt out the winter coats ready for the colder months. If you’re looking for a bit […]
Space Tourism: A magnifying glass on growing inequality
Last week saw the tragic crash of Virgin Galactic test plane SpaceShipTwo, a commercial vehicle designed to fly passengers to the edge of space. The plane broke up over the Mojave Desert when the aerobrake […]
Autumn Apple Crisps
With autumn in the air, these healthy apple crisps are a great snack. They may take a while to make, but don’t let the baking time deter you. The scent of apples and warm autumn […]