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Barbie (2023) - Review
Now the dust has settled on the phenomenon, did Barbie achieve what it set out to be? Tom Carruthers reviews.

Thomas Carruthers
Sep 12, 20237 min read


Oppenheimer (2023) - Review
As half of the greatest box-office battle this century, could Christopher Nolan's nuclear epic live up to the lofty heights it promised?

Thomas Carruthers
Sep 12, 20236 min read


Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS Review
The young star has finally released her second album, but can it live up to the heights of her debut hit, SOUR? Sam Mandi-Ghomi dissects.

Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Sep 10, 20237 min read


Hellenic Hellscape: Why does the Greek Left continue to lose?
As Greece elects a right-wing government for the second time in a row, a full inquiry into the Greek Left is needed.

Andreas Velimachitis
Sep 6, 202314 min read


How Many Betting Shops Does My High Street Really Need?
A research article that looks into the damaging impact betting shops have on British high streets.
Arbër Gashi
Jul 24, 20235 min read


Value - A Short Story
Grief is the thing with feathers.
Jack Clements
Jul 22, 20235 min read
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The Desert Lake [Excerpt From a Novel]
Why we plunge in is anyone's guess.
Nicolas James / Ragman Jones
Jul 20, 202310 min read


The Last Page In The Bible
A visceral poem on the current state of the world.

Apollo Spencer
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Cesario - A Short Story
What lengths would you go to in the name of science?
R.D. Stevens
Jul 16, 202312 min read


Poetry Collection by Miranda Horn
Two wonderfully stylised poems on love, lust and living as we currently do.
Miranda Horn
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Dear Potential 'Employer'
Would you hire this person? At least take a read of their cover letter.
Duncan Geoffrey MacLeod
Jul 12, 202311 min read


JK Rowling Turned Me Trans
A personal reflection on the impact of the Harry Potter series on childhood and gender identity.

Harper Walton
Jul 5, 20236 min read


It's All In A Word
This collection of poems is an exploration into the idea that one word can carry so much meaning in only a short collection of letters.
Tom Osborne
Jul 3, 202311 min read


Securitisation of Football Fans
A deeper look into the increasing surveillance over football supporters and how it overlaps with class prejudice in Britain.
Libby Hooper
Jun 26, 20235 min read


Reduced Section Miracles and other homemade prophecies
A collection of uniquely styled poems focusing on collective experience, observations and identity.

Irina Anghel
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Football only means what we want it to - Manchester City, Luton and Coventry
Football is always writ with irony. This season's European Cup and Championship play-off finals provide plenty of it, writes Sam Mandi-Ghomi

Sam Mandi-Ghomi
May 27, 20236 min read


Loyalty In Our Time
What role does loyalty play at this present time? We're bound to our family, friends, spouse or partners, but what about your country?
Edward Littleton
May 24, 20234 min read


Why Are Our Politicians so Shit?
Sam Mandi-Ghomi looks at why Britain's current politicians seem so unsuited to their roles and why the role attracts this type of person.

Sam Mandi-Ghomi
May 3, 20234 min read


Frigid - Tessa Glinoer
Dedicated to record-breaking energy profits. Tessa Glinoer explores the cost-of-living crisis in this short film.

Nathan Brown
Apr 24, 20231 min read


The People vs. Donald J. Trump: The Story so Far
On Tuesday 4th April 2023, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought by...

Nathan Brown
Apr 11, 20233 min read


Chlöe - In Pieces Album Review
Efe Imoyin-Omene critiques an outrageous debut solo album by Chlöe.
Emoefeoghene (Efe) Akpofure Imoyin-Omene
Apr 6, 20239 min read


Why I Love Die Hard
Sam Mandi-Ghomi analyses the fascination with action in the western world, linking it to economic theory and widespread dissatisfaction.

Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 31, 20236 min read


On Wakefield, or Hometowns and Such
An impulsive piece on lost futures and worthwhile pasts, inspired by a walk on an industrial estate.

Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 21, 20233 min read


The Oscars 2023 - The Long and Short of It
I think it’s fair to say that your mileage may vary on whether or not the Oscars - the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s Big Night - matters in...

Thomas Carruthers
Mar 6, 20237 min read
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