The Rise of Skywalker proves there is no right way to extend a franchise
There’s no ‘right’ way to extend a franchise with an established fan base, but after watching the final episode of…
Paper Skin
History tells us that continents were forged out of paper skin, and paper is the new blood that grew into…
Joker: A clown act you’re unlikely to forget
The origin story of Batman’s arch-enemy defies the usual conventions of a comic book adaptation. Laughing out loud would be…
Why did Parasite capture our societal imagination?
Lots of people are praising Bong Joon Ho’s film Parasite, and for good reason. Most critics talk about his depiction…
VAR ruins Chelsea’s chance at a comeback
Oh Chels’. When I first came to London in September, promising articles were sprawled about the Blues all over the…
Comment: Respect LSE’s democratic vote to ban beef
Banning beef was a democratic vote. Respect it, or otherwise seek to oppose it through democratic means. The recent so-called…
The Haystack: “We can’t find the needles, unless we collect the whole haystack.”
Written by: Amber Iglesia and Zehra Jafree Al Blyth’s debut play The Haystack at the Hampstead Theatre centres on two…
The Last Dam Word #2: February ’20
“Rupert Everett was the first guest to ever say shag on the show – I know scandalising Radio 4 listeners!”…
Conservative speaker at Undergraduate Political Review elicits uproar and reflection
Outcry ensued on social media following news that the Undergraduate Political Review (UPR) invited right-leaning LSE alum, Professor Eric Kaufmann,…
The Big Moon’s ‘Walking Like We Do’ – half-full glasses
As my last review of Bombay Bicycle Club (and if you’re lucky enough to know me, my entire music taste)…
