As I settled down to watch The Frankenstein Chronicles on ITV encore on a misty evening in Hyde Park, I was expecting an eerie, fog-filled period drama with a whole lot of Sean Bean, and […]
Review: Fallout 4
Bethesda engines has recently released a new game to add to the Fallout series, Fallout 4. The official release date was November 10th. When I found out this game was being made a while back […]
Doctor Who: Midseason analysis
Now in its ninth season, with Peter Capaldi filling the shoes of the thirteenth Doctor, some might think that executive producer Steven Moffat is struggling to find new places in time and space to take […]
Old school gaming
Super Mario 64 This little guy in a red cap and dungarees is literally the king of childhood video gaming. While Mario Kart might be the game that most people remember, Super Mario 64 was […]
Review: The Secret History
If there’s one thing I’m always looking for in something I read, it’s for the book to exude some kind of atmosphere with writing that conjures up palpable feelings with its setting and characters. Plot […]
An important comment on public perceptions: The Rise of Female Violence
I approached the BBC3 documentary ‘The Rise of Female Violence’ with curiosity, not really knowing what to expect. Alys Harte presents the programme and speaks to victims of domestic abuse committed by women, perpetrators of […]
Winter soup recipe
Ingredients: 3 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, chopped into small pieces 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and […]
David Attenborough brings us the thrill of The Hunt
The Hunt is a brand new BBC One natural history series, produced by the team behind Planet Earth and Africa, that looks at the relationship between predators and prey. Narrated by David Attenborough, the first […]
Best takeaways in Leeds
Having one of the highest student populations in the country, Leeds offers takeaways for all tastes on virtually every corner. With deadline season upon us, takeaways can become our true saviours – who has the […]
The Great Migration sweeps across Tanzania
In June I went on the trip of a lifetime to the second largest continent in the world, the elephant ear-shaped landmass that is Africa. More specifically, the immense game reserves of Tanzania. Our first […]
Pieminister review: Who ate all the pies?
A pie and a pint. I get that. In fact, I want that. But, a pie in a cocktail bar that’s come dressed up as an American BBQ restaurant? Surely, something’s amiss here. While their […]
Halo Darkness My Old Friend
Tasked with the daunting challenge of giving an overview of the entire Halo series in the run-up to the release of Halo 5, I decided to replay a few levels from what was arguably the […]