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Discussions In Diaspora And Film: In Conversation With Stéphane Ly-Cuong And Clotilde Chevalier
Stéphane Ly-Cuong, Clotilde Chevalier, and Phuong Le at the London screening of Dans la Cuisine des Nguyen (Stéphane Ly-Cuong, 2025);...
Zarah Hashim
Sep 10, 202510 min read


Sex, Style & the City: Carrie Bradshaw's Iconic Looks
Sex and the City captivated audiences worldwide, exploring the trials and triumphs of four best friends navigating life and love in New York City. At the centre was the most iconic of them all, Carrie Bradshaw. Throughout the show’s run, Carrie never failed to step out in an unforgettable outfit, often featuring luxury labels such as Dior, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, and her personal favourite, Manolo Blahniks.
Claudia Limaverde Costa
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Gilded Voyeurism: Taylor Swift As The ‘Showgirl’ And The Spectacle Of Female Pop
An analysis of how Taylor Swift's new album announcement, 'Life of a Showgirl', heavily correlates with her decade-long career as a popstar in mainstream media.
Hannah Breen
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Seascraper, Music, And The Sea: An Interview With Benjamin Wood
Author Benjamin Wood sits down with us to discuss his latest fiction, Seascraper, after being longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025!
Zarah Hashim
Sep 9, 20257 min read


Plainclothes: A Moving Exploration Of Queerness In The 90s
Plainclothes (2025), the feature debut of Carmen Emmi, is a gritty depiction of a closeted gay police officer’s inner conflict, where his day job enforcing the law conflicts with his queerness.
Jessy Sun
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Jennycliff: Poem
I went to my first home today, it’s too far to walk
and my mother would never take me,
she said it made her cry.
I think I wanted to cry
about something like that.
Sophie-May Ward-Marchbank
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Extroverted Introspection: The Rise of Marti Perramon
Marti Perramon’s documenting of youth displays something rare. Not only does his storytelling demonstrate a level of introspection unique to somebody his age, but his upbeat anthems will undoubtedly leave you dancing.
Emily Henman
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Why you should never give up on poetry, from an ex-poetry hater.
Photo from Creative Commons In this day and age, poetry is like marmite. You either love it or you hate it. Until last year, I used to...
Gioia Birt
Aug 29, 20255 min read


Murder And Marigolds At NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society
A murder mystery set in the affluent town of Grosse Pointe, the show follows four characters trying to win the championship for the best garden in the city.
Aleesha Naqvi
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Radio Free Alice Are Ready to Take London
Photo by Finn Robilliard Radio Free Alice aren’t just having a moment – they’re building one. The Melbourne-born four-piece have gone from schoolyard jams between frontman Noah Learmonth and guitarist Jules Paradiso, to packing out clubs across the UK, Europe and the U.S., notching over 3 million streams for their breakout single 'Look What You’ve Done' along the way. With bassist/saxophonist Michael Philipps and drummer Lochie Dowd completing the lineup, they’ve supported Th
Daria Slikker
Aug 28, 20254 min read
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