In an age where literature often feels confined to the pages of books and the walls of academia, London Literary Tours emerges as a vibrant antidote. Led by passionate guides Mike Carter and Cindy Lawford, this unique venture invites literary enthusiasts to explore the city through the eyes of its greatest writers, weaving together their… Continue reading London Literary Tours: embark on an unforgettable journey through the city’s literary soul
Queer East Festival: On The Road will head out across the country from September to December, offering its biggest tour yet and showcasing a remarkable line-up of contemporary feature films, documentaries and shorts as well as special events that highlight a wide range of LGBTQ+ stories from East Asia, Southeast Asia and their diaspora communities.… Continue reading Queer East Festival: On The Road 2024
One of the most renowned and valuable timepieces in the world, the Breguet No. 160 ‘Marie Antoinette’ watch, will go on display for the first time in the UK at the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition, opening at the Science Museum in London on December 12, 2024. This masterpiece, designed by legendary Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis… Continue reading Marie Antoinette’s Breguet watch to be displayed in London
Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms is a chilling exploration of obsession, voyeurism, and the twisted nature of our fascination with true crime. Set against the backdrop of a high-profile trial for a series of horrific dark web murders, the film lures us into an unsettling psychological thriller where the lines between curiosity and complicity blur, and… Continue reading Red Rooms: a haunting dive into obsession and the dark web
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-anticipated sequel to his 1988 cult classic, lands with all the macabre flair you’d expect from the director. While the film doesn’t quite capture the lightning-in-a-bottle energy of the original, it’s still a gleefully twisted ride that manages to stay true to its roots while offering up some fresh, if… Continue reading Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: a spirited return to Tim Burton’s gothic playground
In Starve Acre, director Daniel Kokotajlo delivers a haunting, slow-burning folk horror adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s novel. Set in 1970s Yorkshire, the film stars Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark as a grieving couple whose lives unravel as they encounter ancient, malevolent forces lurking beneath their home. Despite its strong performances and eerie atmosphere, Starve… Continue reading Starve Acre: a brooding dive into folk-horror with atmospheric weight, but lacking in scares
Bong Joon Ho’s films are anything but predictable. From the genre-defying Parasite, which swept the Oscars, to the darkly comedic The Host, his work often blends sharp social commentary with unexpected tones. In his latest film, Mickey 17, the director continues to explore humanity’s absurdities, but this time with a satirical sci-fi twist. Starring Robert… Continue reading Bong Joon Ho describes Mickey 17 as a satirical sci-fi about the “Pathetic” nature of humanity
I didn’t put in my headphones or listen to any music for a week. This is what happened. If you are of my generation (Gen Z), then you have probably been a chronic music listener for as long as you can remember. Since I got my first pair of headphones in my early teens, I have… Continue reading Take off your headphones, get out of your head
One of the great paradoxes of human endeavour is why so much time and effort is spent on creating things and indulging in behaviour with no obvious survival value – behaviour otherwise known as art. Attempting to shed light on this issue is problematic because first we must define precisely what art is. We can… Continue reading What’s the point of art?
Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly turned its attention to London. While this would be a boost for the London Stock Exchange (LSE), which has lost several organisations… Continue reading As governments crack down on fast fashion’s harms, could Shein lose its shine?
