“Cold War” returns Poland to the forefront of cinema
The runtime of Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Cold War”, a slick ninety minutes, mirrors the austerity of the communist-era Poland in which…
Weeks 2 and 3 are cancelled for the London Film Festival 2018
If the Toronto International Film Festival is the New Hampshire Primary of the festival circuit, the London Film Festival (LFF)…
“Sharp Objects” Will Shake You
Sharp Objects is a murder-mystery that burrows deeper into the mind of its protagonist than it does into the toxic…
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Cultural Appropriation
A few days ago, an anonymous writer submitted a piece (found here) that lamented the use of the term ‘cultural…
Cultural Appropriation and White Responsibility
I would like to offer a response to a recent article published surrounding cultural appropriation. Firstly, I want to acknowledge…
Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games Comedy Tour
“If you’re not laughing at that one – your imagination is the problem” states Anthony Jeselnik, after describing to everyone…
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before—Netflix’s Best Rom-Com
Behold, all lovers of romance; Netflix has come out with the best teenage rom-com of all time. I was immersed…
Winnie the Gloom
Evoking nostalgia is not enough to save Christopher Robin from being a gloomy affair. It’s too much about the titular…
The Term ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Doesn’t Reduce Segregation, It Increases It
Before I begin, it worries me that my opinion on this matter is not the norm. In fact, it seems…
The Beaver is looking for contributors to its annual Black History Month special issue
Each year the LSE community and the Beaver mark Black History Month, celebrated in the UK each October since 1987,…
