Language can serve so many purposes, it can be used to fight, it can be used to resist, but it can also be used to oppress, and to bully. It’s not always clear that this […]
A tribute to Alan Rickman
“After all this time?” “Always” Alan Rickman represents so much to a whole generation of people. Whilst he is an immense talent and known for so many roles, Die Hard, Sweeney Todd, Love Actually – […]
Introducing the LRFS 2016 Theme
We’ve been looking forward to it since the start of the semester and the time for the University of Leeds’ biggest night is nearly upon us. The Leeds Rag Fashion Show is the university’s most […]
Nominations for Oscars 2016 Announced
With the awards season in full swing it’s time to get ready for the most prominent of them all, the Academy Awards. The nominations were announced Thursday and speculation around who are going to be this […]
Beloved Actor and Director Alan Rickman: In Memoriam
Alan Rickman, star of stage and screen and a giant among the British creative industries, has passed away at the age of 69 in London, his family confirmed Thursday. The much-loved actor and director had […]
Alan Rickman dies aged 69
Film star Alan Rickman has died aged 69 after a battle with cancer, his family have confirmed. The actor was much loved, known for playing Hans Gruber in Die Hard and gaining the attention of […]
Deutschland 83: A promising start
The UK’s ongoing love affair with foreign, and more specifically European, dramas is a much talked about phenomenon; programmes like Borgen and The Bridge have become huge critical successes, with many articles devoted to this […]
Ashes to Ashes: David Bowie Remembered
Bowie released his debut, self-titled album on the same day as Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band, and while it might not have had the same impact as the Beatles album it did show one […]
BAFTA Nominations: Who made the cut?
The past 12 months have been full of fantastic films, most of which have had us all waiting eagerly for awards season. Bridge of Spies and Carol are really taking it home in the nominations […]
Heartwarming and genuine: The return of ‘The Undateables’
When I saw the first advert for The Undateables, my immediate reaction was apprehension. Being a tolerant person who, like most, is sensitive to the feelings of those with disabilities or health conditions, I was […]
Golden Globes: The Winners and Losers
Broadcast live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Los Angeles, last night, the 73rd Golden Globes celebrates the best in film and TV, both domestic and international. The awards are often hailed as the Oscars’ drunken aunt; […]
Postcards from Abroad: Venice, Italy
Delilah is a third year student of English Literature studying in Venice, who now seems to spend the majority of her time reading books on boats and trying to communicate in horrific attempts at Italian. […]