As we all know we are living in a digital age saturated by technology which can mean that sometimes traditions can be forgotten. The watch is an item which has evolved from a simple mechanical […]
Coherence is extremely low budget and extremely good
Coherence is a testament to how much can be achieved with only a great idea and a group of talented actors. Made on a tiny budget with no special effects and only one location, the […]
Review – Overflow feat. Calibre at Wire
Overflow landed in their spiritual home of Leeds’ soulful DnB scene once again this past week, bringing with them a selection of DnB artists to celebrate their 2nd birthday in style. Alternating between liquid and […]
Hottest make-up trends of 2015
Following the Oscars we have gathered together some of the hottest make-up trends of the red carpet and the runway. We have selected some of our favourite looks for you to check out and make […]
The Tate’s Transmitting Warhol doesn’t do the art justice
Andy Warhol, the patriarchy of all things Pop Art, was in exhibition at Tate Liverpool over the past four months. Being a huge fan, I couldn’t let those psychedelic screen prints leave without having seen […]
The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds: Life before it gets complicated
What do you get when you put ten children who have never met each other before into an unfamiliar environment? Channel 4’s documentary, The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, does just that, before retreating […]
Review – Darius Syrossian’s 3 hour set
Darrius Syrossian returned to his hometown of Leeds to play a three hour set in the sweat filled rainbow lit club that is Mint. It’s clear to see his popularity as the queue snaked round […]
Preview – From ‘Drifters’ to ‘Night Mail’: The British Documentary Movement
On Sunday the 15th of March the Hyde Park Picture House, in collaboration with the University’s Centre for World Cinemas, are screening three landmark documentary films from the archive of the British Film Institute. The […]
Ilkley Film Festival – they’ve got everything
It’s Ilkley Film Festival’s second ever year, and they’re really not doing too badly considering how new to the game they are. They’ve managed to get pretty much everything currently in cinemas into the mere […]
The Gryphon talks to LRFS Directors
In the run up to the biggest and most anticipated charity event of the LUU calendar, The Gryphon has a chat to Anna Rhodes, one of the LRFS Directors, alongside Issy Croneen, to see what […]
READING AND LEEDS FESTIVAL FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Libertines have been announced as the final headliners for Reading and Leeds festival. Announced by Zane Lowe on Radio 1 this evening, the noughties indie legends have only announced one other UK festival appearance at […]
Blackhat’s lack of a strong villain leaves it falling flat
For a film dealing with such a contemporary threat, Blackhat feels like it could have been made anytime in the last 25 years. The heroes say little and the villains wield assault rifles whilst riding […]