JHS Lit: Machiavelli the soldier, schemer or dreamer?
Was Machiavelli sincere when writing ‘The Prince’ and does this matter? Machiavelli was being sincere when writing ‘The Prince’. This…
JHS Lit: Shakespeare, Ondaatje, Brontë – setting the story
Comparing the use of settings in The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and Anthony and…
Who Run The World? Girls. Six Girls.
Six is a spectacle in every way – perfect cast, sublime score, and the atmosphere is electric. New, successful and…
Modern Sport and the Endless Disarray of the Colin Kaepernick Situation
It is difficult to know where to start with a story upon which a book could be written. (I didn’t…
“Shadow” Should Have Stayed In The Dark
Epic only in its headache-inducing abilities, Zhang Yimou’s ambitious 3rd Century centred Shadow says little of the historical source material upon which…
Sundance Stunners Get UK Releases
After eight months since first premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, some of the most talked about films have finally…
“Crazy Rich Asians”: rich in revenue, not in narrative
Opulence and exotic flavours make Crazy Rich Asians a fresh take on the frequently explored fish-out-of-water tale. Despite a rewarding conclusion…
Skate Odyssey: “Mid90s” is a Journey through the Glories and Traumas of Boyhood
Much like Judd Apatow’s “Superbad” (2009) left an indelible imprint on the socially inept, sexually frustrated teenagers that served as…
“Killing Eve”: Slay or be Slain
BBC America’s Killing Eve grabs hold of you by the windpipe and forces you to watch with bated breath and…
Are Trump Voters Right To Fear The Authoritarian Deep State?
The authoritarian ‘deep state’ in Washington showed its face this week, amplifying Trump’s call to drain the swamp. This week…
