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…
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…
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 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)…
March 2020 – films, TV shows, plays, albums, and books to look forward to
After a culturally poor February, you will be glad to hear that there is much more to look forward to…
Rick and Morty – Both promising and problematic ★★★★
By Francesca Liberatore Vaselli Animated sci-fi sitcom Rick and Morty has finally returned after a two-year gap – the longest…
Emma: It’s what Austen would have wanted ★★★★
2020 is the year ‘unlikeable’ women get their due and I am loving it – first Amy March, and now…
The Beverage Report Ep 1: Darling’s brilliance is a relic of Labour’s past ★★★★
Marking the launch of the LSE Economics Department podcast, Matthew Bradbury’s interview with Labour’s ex-chancellor Alistair Darling was insightful, informative,…
Waiting for Anya: Not worth the wait ★★
Tackling the Holocaust warrants bravery and rendering such a tragedy into fiction for young audiences is a noble intention. Upon…
