Chinese food culture attracts many people who want to know more about China, or people who are interested in Chinese food. Lots of freshers are constantly asking me questions about this, including several UK students […]
The Gavin And Stacey Come Back
What do we think is going to happen, will we finally hear about the fishing trip?
Brandy Melville – Is the Stick Thin Aesthetic Out Of Place In a Modern Society Of Body Positivity?
Brandy Millville’s one size fits all policy is incredibly problematic and damaging for teenage girls, contributing to the growth of eating disorders and body dysmorphia amongst the teenage population. Brandy Melville is a worldwide clothing brand, offering […]
My Top 5 Christmas Markets for 2019
Christmas is soon approaching and markets are aplenty. Fancy a few days away for baked goods, a little mulled wine and some gift buying, but not sure which city is right for you? I’ve put […]
A reflection on Theatre Group’s ‘Our Country’s Good’, a play directed by Sammy Parmenter
Helena Smith delivers a reflection on her experience watching Theatre Group’s production of ‘Our County’s Good’, and assesses the importance of the performing arts within university life.
Kay Mellor: Band of Gold Review
Kay Mellor, a heroine of the north, has recently taken the bold leap from the screen to the stage with ‘Band of Gold’, a migration met with bubbling anticipation and subsequent celebratory reviews. Tracing the […]
Was It Really Right To Ban Blue Story?
Vue and Showcase cinemas chose to ban the Peckham-set gang film ‘Blue Story’ from its 91 UK cinemas after a spate of 25 separate serious incidents across 16 of its cinemas within the first 24 […]
LIFF: Short Film Reviews
This year the Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) provided a shelter from the rainy weather in the north. As always, as well as blockbusters and big-money movies, LIFF shon through with its short film competitions. […]
Review: Theatre Group’s Cock
Cock premiered in 2011 in the Royal Court Theatre, it was written by Mike Bartlet, an University of Leeds alumni, and this year it completes 10 years since its creation. The play defies expectations of […]
A love letter to Would I Lie To You? on its thirteenth birthday
Would I Lie To You? is a rare entity in today’s oversaturated panel show market – it manages to entertain without being callous, and can genuinely be enjoyed by the whole family. Now in its […]
ELYSIAN: LRFS2020 Launch Theme
ELYSIAN ≋ (adjective) beautiful or creative; divinely inspired; peaceful and perfect.
Jamnesty 3.0: The Jamazon @ Belgrave Music Hall 28/11/19
Thursdays are generally uneventful, it’s not quite the weekend and Graham Norton won’t be on your TV for another whole day. But fear not, LUU’s very own Amnesty International were here to make sure that […]