REVIEW: Cocaine Bear – A Bear Out Of Hell
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Cocaine Bear? We all have that weird cinema goblin friend
Read moreWhat can I say that hasn’t already been said about Cocaine Bear? We all have that weird cinema goblin friend
Read moreCracker Island is the eighth studio album by popular virtual band, Gorillaz. Lead by Damon Albarn of Blur fame, the
Read moreOn Friday 3rd March, Leicester saw South London’s very own Loyle Carner perform at De Montfort Hall as part of the hugo tour, celebrating the release of his highly personal and emotional third album.
Read moreVeganuary might be over, but vegan alternatives certainly aren’t.
Read moreLast Saturday, O2 Academy Leicester saw Saul Milton and Will Kennard – professionally known as the electronic music duo, Chase & Status – performing live.
Read moreWritten by Laura Sandy Siekapen Youmbi Rising rock band Crawlers released their debut mixtape and second musical project, Loud Without
Read moreDon’t Worry Darling (2022) is surprisingly not Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, but from the chaos, drama, and poor performances –
Read moreOn Coping Mechanism, Willow’s brand of pop-punk comes into its own – the success of her previous effort buoying a new-found sense of confidence that pervades the record from start to finish.
Read moreLeicester Restaurant Week is back! 17-23 October ‘brings together the best restaurants in Leicester, for a week of celebration of
Read moreOn April 1st, Harry Styles rang in a new era with his new single, As It Was.
Read moreThe ‘legacy sequel’ – the new studio toy that hinges on cashing in on the old. Last year we had a sequel to the reboot of Halloween, the second attempt at rebooting Ghostbusters in five years, and even a return to The Matrix. The key is introducing a set of new characters that are intrinsically linked and probably very similar to the originals in some way, with those original characters key to the plot themselves – a plot that will create a façade of freshness without ever straying too far from the comforting formula. It’s an unoriginal and cynical trend, but it’s a trend that will reliably produce superficial but inarguable enjoyment: look at the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home – Marvel knew exactly what they were doing and look at how successful they’ve been.
Read moreSpider-Man: No Way Home has just recorded the second-largest opening weekend at the US box office of all time (behind only Avengers: Endgame). Within just eight days of release, it’s not only become the highest grossing Spider-Man film, but also Sony’s highest grossing film ever – in the midst of a pandemic.
Read moreJessie Mearns explores the 2021 re-release of Taylor Swift’s 2012 pop classic album, Red.
Read moreI have long believed All Too Well to be one of the greatest breakup songs ever written, but Taylor Swift undisputedly solidifies this status with nothing less than a ten-minute-and-twelve-second masterpiece.
Read moreby Auden Chamberlain It is difficult to find any piece of work since 1965 in the science-fiction genre that does
Read moreWritten by Auden Chamberlain It feels almost impossible to imagine the backlash Daniel Craig’s casting as James Bond received thanks
Read moreThis Halloween, Doctor Who returned to our screens with its new series, simply titled ‘Flux’. The ambitious return introduced fans and casual viewers alike to new, as well as familiar faces – such as Weeping Angels and Sontarans. However, this author poses the question, how predictable will it be?
Read moreLeicester Student Magazine review the autumn cocktail range at Turle Bay Leicester (invited/gifted)
Read moreWe were invited down for an evening of golf and food at Treetop Golf Leicester, read all about it in our latest review! (gifted visit)
Read moreBo Burnham’s Inside presents an inspirational, self-deprecating, and unfortunately realistic view of the society we have created. It subtly conjures a sense of urgency in its audience to speak out and to act. It’s incredible how this artist has created such an impactful message that people are actually reacting to.
Read moreFemale manipulator narratives have been a frequently visited theme within film for decades, from Kill Bill to Gone Girl and Fatal Attraction. We love to see a woman take power and set things right in the world, and Promising Young Woman will undoubtedly become the next classic within this genre.
Read moreWe’ve been Bimini Bon Burgled. Last week saw the conclusion of ten weeks of joy, fashion and stupidity that has shone a light within the misery of the third lockdown. SPOILERS AHEAD
Read moreGeorgia Hilton-Buckley dives into Lana Del Rey’s latest release, Chemtrails over the Country Club.
Read moreWith February being LGBT+ history month, I’ve been wondering what I could write to celebrate it. The obvious answer, which escaped me for long enough I’d be embarrassed to admit how long, is a review of (arguably) my favourite film – Pride.
Read more‘Bridgerton’ the new Shondaland drama is a cross between ‘Gossip Girl, ‘To all the boys I loved before’ and Jane Austen all set to string versions of modern pop.
Read moreStuck in your flat? Tired of the same four walls? Eaten at every restaurant in Highcross and want to try something new? This week’s recommendation is definitely for you!
Read moreAn honest review of fantasy novel Lore: A Pirate’s Charm.
Read moreA listicle featuring the new and underappreciated Christmas films to watch this Holiday Season.
Read moreA love letter to the classics and a few recommendations based on what contemporary fiction you might already like
Read moreA review of Netflix’s recently renewed Emily in Paris
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