The Unlikely Epics
“Lawrence of Arabia”, “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Star Wars” are amongst the most famous examples of epics. Even if…
Lacuna – Filling the Gap
lacuna | ləˈkjuːnə | noun (plural lacunae | ləˈkjuːniː | or lacunas) 1 an unfilled space; a gap Lacuna is…
“Vice”: A populist polemic that fails to inspire
Vice is angry. In telling the story of Dick Cheney, former American Vice President, Adam McKay rages through five decades…
A ‘Clare Market Review’ Review
I arrived late the journal’s launch event. Imagine my surprise when I noticed that getting into the room would prove…
2019 Film and TV Preview
The silver screen ‘The world has enough superheroes’ claimed last year’s Venom, but clearly no one listened. Prepare for the…
Splashing Out At Soho’s Corazón
Mexican cuisine has grown exponentially in influence and presence in the capital over the past 5 years – NSFW montages…
John Mearsheimer Exclusive: Why Liberalism is Doomed
The title of this article has been amended to more accurately reflect the views expressed. John Mearsheimer is an American…
Making New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
If you find yourself making the same resolutions every year, it’s time to take a step back and consider making…
Alex Selway on RAG and Voluntourism
What does charity mean to you? Charity has always been an important part of how I structure my life and…
Paul Preston on referendums, reburials, and the far-right in modern Spain
There are few people who can rightfully claim to have devoted their life to one country. Sir Paul Preston (Liverpool,…
