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Let’s Talk: The Unrealistic Standards Set By Pornogr*phy
Pornographic artefacts have existed for thousands of years. Porn movies first became easily accessible in the 1920s and from the 1950s onwar
Holly McPhee
Nov 5, 20235 min read
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BBUK 2023: Why the Big Brother UK Revival Ticks All the Boxes
The first episode of the new Big Brother, which aired on ITV2 in early October, was met, initially, with hesitation. There was a lot of...
Katie Coxall
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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Be Careful what you Wish for: Coraline’s labyrinth of illusion
As the leaves turn from green to brown and the air grows crisp, the spooky season pulls us towards tales that blur the lines of fantasy...
Madison Challis
Oct 23, 20237 min read
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Trans Rights vs. Tory Rhetoric: Analysing Transphobia from the Tory Conference
Opinion piece The annual Conservative Party conference was held from the 1st - 4th of October 2023 in Manchester. It showcased a...
Jessica Hough
Oct 11, 20236 min read
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The New Celtic Revival: A country coming to terms with its talent
Today, we are experiencing a younger, trendier, and more accessible Celtic Revival, aided by modern media.
seanmxrph
Sep 23, 20233 min read
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Channel 4’s Dispatches: exposing the apparatus of power in the entertainment industry
Written by Laurence Boag Matthews; edited by Charlotte Lewis TW: Sexual abuse and assault This weekend, actor and comedian, Russell Brand...
Laurence B-M
Sep 18, 20234 min read
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TikTok. A national security threat?
In recent months we have seen a boycott of TikTok by the US government which is providing TikTok with an ultimatum, either have ByteDance...
cameronhillhouse
May 10, 20234 min read
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The Mask as a Protective Object, Mental Health and Life Under the Microscope
As many of us have experienced wearing a mask for a prolonged period due to the pandemic. A question can now be posed regarding identity,...
Thomas Hannah
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Can Dolce and Gabbana ever be truly “cancelled”?
Written by Cameron Hillhouse; edited by Charlotte Lewis How have Dolce and Gabbana managed to crawl their way back from cancellation to...
cameronhillhouse
Apr 22, 20235 min read
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Unpacking the Political Themes of Watership Down (1978)
A Rabbit’s Tale of Power, Society, and Survival. Written by Madison Challis Edited by Morgan Forbes Watership Down is a British animated...
Madison Challis
Apr 2, 20234 min read
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Not just a Lady Painter: Joan Mitchell’s Unrelenting Genius.
When one thinks of abstract expressionism, it's artists like the provocative and cognitive Mark Rothko or the hyper-masculine Jackson Polloc
Thomas Hannah
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Why Deinfluencers tell the Hard Truth
Written by Morgan Forbes; edited by Madison Challis Tiktok and other forms of social media, particularly those where video-based content...
Morgan Forbes
Mar 12, 20234 min read
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Nature vs. Civilisation in Princess Mononoke: Lessons for Modern Society
Written by Madison Challis ; Edited by Morgan Forbes Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated film directed by renowned filmmaker...
Madison Challis
Mar 11, 20233 min read
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Is Love Island the Romance Handbook for Twenty-somethings?
Twice a year, Love Island navigates the relationship drama of a new load of single 20-somethings. The program has etched its way into being
lillieberridge1
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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Nicola Bulley: True Crime Shows Have Ruined the Public's Empathy
Written by Elliot Carpenter; edited by Madison Challis The rise in popularity of true crime entertainment in the last 10 years has been...
Elliot Carpenter
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Are there still lessons to learn from Pixar's 2008 WALL-E?
One of the most powerful environmental films of our time does not star David Attenborough or Greenpeace activists, but a Hello Dolly-loving,
Madison Challis
Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Is Money-Making Football Unfair?
Evidently, a lot has changed since the prime of the late, great, Pelé. In 1960, the average wage of a footballer in the top flight was £20
Elliot Carpenter
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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Kanye & Kim: Mental Illness or Bigotry?
It can be difficult to find a ‘serious’ article about the Kardashian family on frontline news. Upon googling Kim’s name it seems all the...
Morgan Forbes
Jan 2, 20234 min read
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The Grinchification of UK Strikers
The ethos of the strikers is embedded within the victories of the trade union. When people decide to strike, they are putting out the politi
lillieberridge1
Dec 30, 20223 min read
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Christmas Films and the Demonisation of Big Cities
The Hallmark Christmas movie formula is one so well-known that it has an almost mythical status in popular culture. A woman living in the...
Isobel Knight
Dec 15, 20223 min read
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