Everyone in lockdown has been struck with the realisation that there is not much to do whilst staying home. It seems that people have seen isolation as an opportunity to recognise how they can utilise all their spare time to pursue the creative arts. Perhaps one of the most engaging and entertaining options out there …
The decline of mobile gaming? – 28/01/20
I remember a time when 2048 was all that was on everyone’s phone screens, when Flappy Bird hit the nation by storm and lastly when Angry Birds consumed conversation at school. It is key to emphasise that these games are a distant memory for me, they are no longer a part of my life and …
The rise of skywalker review -28/01/20
The Rise of Skywalker was released in December last year and follows Rey, Finn and Poe in their latest galactic adventure. Before I watched the film, I hoped that the film’s narrative would feature the confrontational relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey in the hopes that they would unite against the Dark Side and lead …
Don’t you have any humanity? – 22/10/19
Cards Against Humanity gives us the chance to reveal our inner dark humour, to laugh, to cry and largely to insult. I first bought the game as a fresher; a small group in my flat thought it would be a good way to spend time together. No quicker than you can say Jade Goodies’ cancerous …
The death of the DVD – 08/10/19
In the last decade society has shifted from having DVD’s lining the shelves of TV cabinets and bookcases, to streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon Prime dominating the film and television industry. DVDs were a phenomenon when they were first invented and changed the shape of both the television and film industries. Unlike CD’s, the …
GLOW review – 17/09/19
GLOW portrays an exciting and colourful story about the rise of female wrestling, filled with scandal, misogyny and heartache. The show has recently released its third series and it is clear that the plot line is becoming more outrageous in order to keep its audience entertained. This series is drama filled. Ruth and Debbie continue …
Love Island Review 2019 – 17/09/19
Love Island caused a great deal of controversy when it came out, and five series later ithas moved on from being every viewer’s guilty pleasure to something that fills up everyone’s social media timelines. Love Island this year might have appeared to be the same – the attractive contestants, the large luxury villa, even down …
The philosophy of Killing Eve and Fleabag – 26/03/19
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s presentation of feminism is sensational, both Fleabag and Killing Eve are sophisticated works of art. They’re funny, emotional and moving. But they also dissolve stigma around sexual liberation. The presentation of female sexuality and agency in both Killing Eve and Fleabag is a welcome breath of fresh air. Debunking myths surrounding sexuality and …
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Our obsession with True crime – 26/02/19
Murderers, rapists and paedophiles are initially introduced to us as a concept of fiction, something written about in books and plays – a figment of the imagination. So when we are introduced to them in True Crime documentaries in films and television series it is hard to comprehend the morals and actions of these criminals. …
You (tv series) – 23/01/19
The type of relationship between Joe and Beck in You is different than most other Netflix TV series. Joe takes on an obsessive role, constantly questioning her actions and intervening in her relationships with her friends and her ex-boyfriend. The intense emotion displayed in You is not one of love, but of infatuation. Joe simply …
Jessica Barrett 