With the official submission of the Leeds bid for 2023 European Capital of Culture just weeks away, the city is teeming with events celebrating its diverse and rapidly transforming cultural landscape. It is interesting, therefore, […]
In Defence of ‘Arty’ Theatre
When even the presenters of BBC’s Front Row dislike theatre, it’s beginning to look as though the art form has no place in mainstream culture. Yet, it always seems like more can be done to […]
Nude Mona Lisa Discovery
If Da Vinci created a nude sketch of the Mona Lisa, does this change how we view his most famous painting? A 16th century charcoal drawing of a topless woman, known as the Monna Vanna, […]
Anime Classic Your Name: Whitewashed Edition
With the distant release of Your Name, will Hollywood surpass fans’ expectations? Or will it release yet another anime adaptation flop with whitewashed roles and unfaithful storytelling? In the world of Hollywood, film sequels and remakes seem […]
Intersectional Feminism in The Hijabi Monologues
Newsflash: Muslim women have ‘normal’ interests and also do ‘everyday things’. The shock! The horror! Recently there has been a growth of media commentary about Muslim women. Believe it or not, most of this has […]
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Dials the Action Up to 11
The first film managed to pull-off a charming, self-aware tribute to the over-the-top spy films of old. Newspaper Associate, Robert Cairns, looks at Kingsman: The Golden Circle to see if it’s managed to keep its […]
The Royal Shakespeare Company Sells Off Old Wardrobe in Jumble Sale
What’s the cost of an RSC costume? A very early start we should think. Fancy yourself a piece of history? Julius Caesar’s chest armour perhaps? Or Lady Macbeth’s guilt stained necklace? Last week, the Royal […]
Female-Centric and Emotionally Charged: Gerald’s Game
Insular and oppressive, Gerald’s Game, torments the viewer and its female protagonist as Zoe Louca explores the ’emotional depth’ in this horror film. Following the huge success of the adaptation of Stephen King’s It, which is now […]
Is the film industry diverting diversity?
From personal experience, Aneeka Hussain takes a look at the bigger picture of minority representation in film. It’s no secret that the film industry is ride with old, white male actors. Actors who have become […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Issue 1
We all have that friend – the crowdpleaser. Everyone loves them and they’re a one-size-fits-all kinda guy or gal so this week’s theme is in honour of those pals. These Netflix films are quick wins, […]
In The Middle with Finuala Deazy
“Most English Literature students tend to be enamoured with the written word!” jokes Finuala Deazy, after I asked when it was that she realised she wanted to write. Speaking to the recent winner of the […]
American Assassin Review
Released this month by Lionsgate Films, American Assassin is an action thriller based upon the 2010 novel of the same name by Vince Flynn. The cast boasts some well known names such as Michael Keaton […]