Words are English. Books are English. Everything is English. Well, that’s what the VisitBritain ‘Literary Hotspot’ map seems to suggest. VisitBritain tweeted out an illustrative map in which all the titans of ‘British’ Literature were […]
REVIEW: Normal People
Sally Rooney’s novel beautifully depicts an imperfect love story set in Carricklea and Dublin, and the BBC’s new TV adaptation does not stray far from the delightful original. The story perplexes readers, forcing them to […]
In the Quarantine Age, No One is Doing It Like Drag Queens
It’s no surprise that with the country on lockdown, people have turned to the arts to pass the time and provide comfort. From the legendary Tiger King, Dua Lipa’s modern classic Future Nostalgia, and even […]
Review: Too Hot to Handle
Love Island. Love is Blind. Dating reality shows have taken over our world, exploring the various challenges that singles can face when trying to find a committed and serious relationship. When Netflix tried- and succeeded- […]
‘Unorthodox’ Spoiler Review: A conventional yet unprecedented story
This review contains spoilers for the Netflix series Unorthodox!
European Film Institutions call for the Freedom of Incarcerated Iranian Dissident Director Mohammad Rasoulof
Mohammad Rasoulof, director of the recent There Is No Evil, who was recently incarcerated in Iran, has gained international attention from many filmmakers and institutions since his Iranian jail sentence. Institutions such as European Film […]
Review: Moving Parts, Trixie Mattel
Trixie Mattel is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars to come from RuPaul’s Drag Race. From her short stint on season 7 to winning All Stars 3, this is a queen who showed incredible growth […]
Noughts and Crosses: Its relevance and execution examined.
This is a spoiler-free review!
Mae Martin’s “Feel Good”: The Perfectly Queer Tonic To The Outside World
Amongst all the anxiety of the current environment, “Feel Good” is the much-needed tonic to life’s woes. As much of the media speculates about the ongoing dreaded C-word pandemic, Canadian comedian Mae Martin’s semi-autobiographical TV […]
A Modern Day Portrayal of Emotional Abuse
This article discusses themes surrounding emotional abuse and maybe be distressing or upsetting for some readers.
Reader Discretion is advised
University Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site Just Two Weeks After Students Leave
Just mere weeks after campus closed, the University of Leeds campus has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
LUU Art Society Delivered Over 100 packs to Self-isolating Students
In this time of self-isolation, we are all probably feeling like it is time for some positive news. You might have seen recently on Leeds Uni Tickets, Instagram or Facebook about how LUU Art Society […]