With so many fandoms bidding farewells to their beloved niches, it is incredibly reassuring to know that there is one franchise that will not be bowing out anytime soon. The Pokemon Company themselves graced us […]
Review: The Aftermath
James Kent’s adaptation of Rhidian Brook’s novel, The Aftermath, touches on some of the social issues present after the Second World War. By focusing on Germany, the film presents an original perspective on the effects of the war.
The Netflix/Oscars Controversy: Cinema Purism Gone Too Far?
Netflix took the world by storm back in 2012 as a revolutionary way to access original film and television from the comfort of your home. Originally acting solely as a provider for already-established series and […]
“Gather them in”: the Musical Treasures of W.T Freemantle at The Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
The staff at the Leeds University galleries are known for the high standards of their exhibition spaces and for the exhibitions hosted there; and, “Gather them in”: the Musical Treasures of W.T Freemantle, is no […]
Netflix’s New Notebook Ending: Censorship or Evolution?
Netflix has changed the ending of The Notebook leaving fans enraged. What impact does this have on the longevity of art and its original meaning? In news which shocked generations of fans, Netflix have taken […]
Superhero Saturation: Has Marvel Lost Its Sparkle?
It’s no secret that we as a society love superheroes. We dress up in their costumes for parties, give our children little plastic heroes to play with, and we consume their movies and shows at […]
Capernaum Makes Chaos Seem Agonisingly Mundane
Capernaum (“Chaos”, in French) is a big film for 2018/19. Winner of the Cannes Jury prize, and nominated for Best Foreign language film at the 2019 Oscars, it has certainly attracted plaudits. Opening on the […]
Hamlet Review: Tessa Parr inspires in a re-gendered production
Hamlet can often seem like a play in danger of being over-done. With that said, through change and adaptation, this production achieves a fresh reinvigoration that is essential for a modern take on the classical […]
Music Theatre Society’s Into The Woods Was Out Of This World
Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, has been adapted by the Music Theatre Society for the Spring semester. Directed by Daniel Cartlidge and Shaunagh Kelly, the plot follows a Baker […]
Blue Stockings Makes The Past Feel Immediate
Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings centers around the women of Girton College fighting for their right to graduate in 1896, perhaps a difficult concept for an audience of twenty first century students to relate to. However, […]
Dinner 18:55 Shows The Ordinary Can Be Ambitious
Dinner 18:55 is a fresh and original take on theatre, moving away from traditional narrative forms to explore human relationships and how they’re shaped by age. An ambitious project from the get go, the show […]
Leed’s Vertical Fitness Showcase Proved The Sky Was The Limit
Last week, the audience in the Riley Smith Theatre was transported into a big top, complete with cascading red and white banners draped from the ceiling, stilt-walkers, and candy floss and popcorn vendors. The Vertical […]