Coronation Street, the pride of the North, should perhaps not be so proud. It may beat EastEnders in the battle of storylines; however, it cannot contend when it comes to diversity. The soap which has […]
Italian Broadcaster Rai Proposes ‘Gender-Based’ Channels
I hate gender roles. Growing up I was hardly a figurehead for masculinity, resulting in regular snide questions about my sexuality and overall virility. To me, it seemed absolutely backward: was it not simplistic and […]
Top 6 Must Watch Documentaries
Our online editor Caitlin Tilley ranks her top six documentary picks to keep you entertained over the Easter holidays. 1. The Imposter My all-time favourite documentary film, The Imposter will stay with you long after […]
Reality Show Aftercare – Where It’s Going Wrong
If there was a list of catalysts for dividing opinion, then Love Island would strongly hold a top seat, probably next to Brexit. Just as you settle that it is synonymous for trash, some one […]
Deutschland 86 Makes Thrilling Comeback
March 8th saw the much-anticipated Deutschland 86 hit UK screens, after fans of the Cold War German thriller endured a nearly 4-year wait for the Deutschland 83 sequel. Set three years on from Deutschland 83, […]
Netflix’s Sex Education Might Be the Show That Teens Need
Netflix’s new eight-episode series Sex Education was released early last month, and it seems to be the teen show we have all been desperately craving. The series follows teenage Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) as he […]
TV Dinner: Why Your Meals Should Be Screen-free
It is the customary evening routine for many students – get home and flop down in front of the TV, phone in one hand, microwaved dinner in the other, eyes glued to the screen. After […]
TV Review: Les Misérables
It’s been almost 35 years since the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables opened on the West End, drawing in 70 million theatre goers worldwide, and 7 years since it hit the big screen, […]
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2
Star Trek: Discovery seems to have gained its footing after a rocky first season that left many fans disappointed at the latest iteration of the Star Trek franchise. The show returns for its second season […]
TV Review: My Brilliant Friend
After vast international success, the first of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan books, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, has finally been adapted for the big screen. Critics have described the raging success of this pseudonymous Italian writer as ‘Ferrante […]
XXXTentacion: Does Every Musician Deserve a Biopic?
In light of the news that there will be a new TV show documenting the life of XXXTentacion, Emily Parry takes a look at the controversy surrounding the rapper, and whether he actually warrants such […]
When Should A TV Show End?
With the dawn of the 21st century a new, unique species graced the earth. The ‘binge watchers’. This was catalysed by the rise of sensational series which captivated audiences to such an extent that the […]