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The trailer for Brand New Day (2026), the fourth Spider-Man movie in the MCU, was released last week, promising the most poignant movie in the quartet. Following the end of No Way Home (2021), Peter Parker is all alone as he tackles not only a new mysterious enemy but also...
Autumn Durald Arkapaw has won the Oscar for best cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards, for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, becoming the first woman to have received the honour. She is also the first person of African-American descent (Arkapaw is part Filipino and African American Creole) to have...
Ryan Gosling’s latest film Project Hail Mary is set to release this week, to much anticipation from fans and critics alike. So, as viewers flock to the cinemas to see his latest endeavour, it is time we explore: what is it about Gosling that is so appealing? His popularity is...
The release of Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, has received high acclaim, not only for its lead performance but also for Stewart’s uncompromising and deeply visceral adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir. The decision to enter directorship from acting is often borne from working on set for years and...
Culture
As one of the only works of non-fiction shown at the EIFF this year, The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman stands out among its competitors for its imaginative approach to the life of a creator we have all seen but might not know. Following a standard biographical approach, The MAD...
Described as an “off-season seaside noir,” the Greek feature film Sea of Glass tells the story of 65 year-old Vangelio as she escapes her prison of domestic abuse and embarks on a journey for freedom. She meets 23 year-old Vicky — played by Christiana Matelska Toka — as they find...
Tweedy’s Massive Solo Show is a fun-filled piece of classic clowning, with all the fabulous customary features: back-and-forth chase slapstick, scarf juggling, impressive paper manipulation, a range of circus balancing acts, magic tricks, and a whole lot more. After receiving a letter from the King requesting Tweedy use his magician...
After a hugely successful run last year, Palestine – Peace de Resistance has officially returned to the Edinburgh Fringe. The one-man show is written and performed by Sami Abu Wardeh, a Palestinian-British comedian with roots in both Ireland and Kuwait, a fittingly diverse background for tackling such a multicultural and...
Lifestyle
In term-time, Pleasance Courtyard is unassuming. It is reserved for gym goers and University societies, and tends to be a quieter area of campus. However, in August, the space is unrecognisable. Transformed into three bars, with tens of performance spaces in rooms previously reserved for writer’s meetings and dance classes,...
The irony of influencers telling people that suncream causes cancer – when it is quite the opposite – is shocking. One must wonder, how can people ergo suncream to slap natural ingredients on their skin and call it a day? And what’s the politics behind this movement? Multiple news outlets...
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The novelty of moving away to university has not quite worn off yet. The fresh-felt freedom that sits at the edge of your fingertips on the drive up to your first year halls is a brand-new feeling full of opportunities and excitement. What you do with your time lies entirely...
With the advent of sporting events clouding the media this summer, sport is playing a much more dominant role in our everyday lives, and the world of fashion has noticed. With FIFA World Cup flags in pubs, and the current idolisation of toned muscle, sport is truly everywhere. I want...
