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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
Not your typical Fringe show, Buddha vs Jesus is a unique spin on the philosophical and cultural differences between Buddhism and Christianity. Set in a bar, and following as these two religious figures debate what their religions believe and why, the performance is dry, clever and follows mildly profound philosophical...
I have never seen a longer queue going into a show up until I walked into Showstopper Productions’ Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Upon entry, you could already tell that the company greatly deserves their Olivier Award, with “SHOWSTOPPER!” cast upon a large sign in lights, and their live improv band...
It’s a brave thing for an act to introduce themselves as the “greatest improv comedy you’ll ever see in your life,” but without hesitation, Baby Wants Candy is the only improv you’ll ever need to see starting from now on. With their crowd filled to the brim, and this being...
Transforming Bedlam Theatre into a bare bones Boots Pharmacy, Hard Pill crafts a witty, wonderfully playful show out of a simple concept, one location play. Gripping conversations quickly strike an intentional balance between comedy and hard-hitting truths, presenting a layered but amusing exploration of the multitude of ways in which...
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...
