On Beauty, disappointment, and the temple of the golden pavilion
When I read Mishima’s novel, the Golden Pavilion mystified me. But seeing it in person was a different story. No…
Crossing the Globe #1: Alcohol
“We actually have a proverb that a proper wedding should have a fight.” – Maria Golub on alcohol in Russia.…
Judy – Zellweger soars over the rainbow ★★★
“I just want what everyone else wants,” an ageing Judy Garland croaks to a BBC interviewer in the winter of…
Looking back on Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History
As summer comes to a close, it seems appropriate to look back on Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History. Released…
The day after a government lost its European Parliament majority: the French and Greek paradigm
CC-BY-4.0: © European Union 2019 – Source: EP During the European Parliament (EP) elections, EU citizens choose who represents them…
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium makes its NFL debut
Image of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium courtesy of Jacqueline Weitz The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium put on quite the show for its…
The Irishman – Scorcese triumphantly revives the epic crime genre ★★★★★
Sadly, The Irishman marks the end of the 2019 London Film Festival. However, this five-star review for the latest Scorcese…
Angelina Jolie Visits the Suffragists Towers
On 11 October 2019, LSE welcomed Hollywood actress and activist Angelina Jolie to campus. Her appearance, though brief, had a…
Party officials discuss regional development at LSE panel discussions
In the past weeks, LSE hosted two panel discussions with the Labour Party and Conservative Party. Both panels focused on…
Liberal Democrat MP Chuka Umunna addresses LSE students on campus
On 15 October, the LSESU Liberal Democrat Society hosted Chuka Umunna MP, Liberal Democrat candidate in Cities of London and…
