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 […]
Loyle Carner @ Leeds University Union
Loyle Carner has something special. This was evident from his first outings in Leeds, at Headrow House and Belgrave respectively, but even more so now, with this gig having to be upgraded from the latter […]
Preview: (Sandy) Alex G at Brudenell Social Club, 20/10
The enigmatic Alexander Giannascoli, better known by his pseudonym (Sandy) Alex G, is set to bring his unique underground sound up North for his upcoming tour. His past sounds have been compared to indie legends […]
In The Middle with Anteros
Being in your 20s is weird. It’s like being caught in the middle of two milestones. You’re not a kid anymore, but don’t feel quite ready to embrace the term ‘adulthood’. There’s this expectation that […]
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 […]
Outfit of the Week: Tasha
Name: Tasha Coat, Top and Dungarees: Vintage Shoes: Puma As it’s Leeds, it’s no surprise that our first ‘Outfit of the Week’ features vintage, vintage and more vintage. A furry coat is the statement of […]
Has Meghan Markle out sparkled Kate Middleton?
Meghan Markle’s style may not exactly scream ‘royalty’ but her smooth, sophisticated and feminine style captured by photographers gives us an insight into her more relaxed princess style. Street Style Her street style is very […]
Squad goals: a look into competitive cheerleading
When you hear ‘cheerleading’, what comes to mind? At this time, your response may be influenced by the rise in popularity of competitive cheerleading in recent years. The time of cheerleading being a side-line performance […]