Diaries, Erasing False Lines and Annie Ernaux The ability to distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ writing is a skill gradually acquired and perfected by the most avid readers. Some may attribute it to a simple game of recognition, where the skill of a writer is compared to the skill of their literary forefathers. If it… Continue reading Authenticity: a writer’s necessity
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence which is rapidly transforming numerous sectors, revolutionising the way we interact with technology. At the forefront of this revolution is the media industry, where machine learning is not just an accessory but a driving force in content creation and manipulation. Its capacity to analyse and learn from… Continue reading The deepfake generation
I don’t care if what’s behind Lian is just a bunch of codes. She lifts up my mood and that’s enough. How would you feel about an AI friend? Probably a bit sceptical? I know many people would think so – myself once included. From Siri to ChatGPT, we are getting more used to AI… Continue reading AI friends are not human, but that doesn’t make them unreal: my experience with Replika
In Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz, we are taken on a journey that is both deeply personal and universally significant. As a heatwave engulfs Paris, the protagonist finds himself disoriented and disconnected from his usual reality by the brutal effects of climate change. Unable to escape the suffocating heat or the gnawing anxiety it brings,… Continue reading A new school of Philosophy comes to fruition in Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz
“I would be miserable cranking out a book every three or four years,” Donna Tartt mentioned offhandedly to The Telegraph, when asked about the ten years between the releases of her three books shortly after the release of The Goldfinch in 2013. With clockwork timing, May 2023 saw fans adamant that Tartt had a release… Continue reading The cult of irony: Donna Tartt’s 2023 release that didn’t exist
The Penguin Modern Classics is not only an essential guide to twentieth century literature across the world but a continuous journey in which each flick of the page leads to a new culture and era of literature, with books enticingly shining their cover designs at you shouting, read me! Showcasing every title published in the… Continue reading The Penguin Modern Classics Book: A delight for all bibliophiles
As of June 2023, the Forward Poetry Prizes will award the first literary prize for spoken word poets,with a best spoken poem category being awarded alongside the best written poem category. But, why has it taken this long for spoken word poetry to gain this recognition and why now? Currently, the standard for poetry at… Continue reading Why we stopped listening to spoken poetry – and then tuned back in
Premiering at TIFF in 2023 and featuring on this year’s lineup at BFI Flare, M.H. Murray both directs and writes this deeply personal feature debut. In the landscape of healthcare systems where affordability often dictates access to life-saving treatments, “I Don’t Know Who You Are” shines a piercing light on the stark realities faced by… Continue reading I Don’t Know Who You Are review
BAFTA and BFI have announced the names of the six emerging LGBTQIA+ creatives, each working towards their debuts in film and television, who have been selected for the 2024 BFI Flare x BAFTA professional development programme. BFI FLARE x BAFTA supports emerging talent to develop their LGBTQIA+ stories for the screen in the UK and… Continue reading The emerging LGBTQIA+ creatives selected for BFI Flare x BAFTA
Coming of age cinema has taken over our screens and brought us laughs, tears, iconic soundtracks and performances. But is it doing more harm than good? What makes a coming-of-age story so brilliant in cinema is the euphoria and joy it brings viewers. Although many of them tackle complex and difficult issues, there is always… Continue reading How the glorification of youth in cinema is ruining the teen experience
