2017 was a big year for Hollywood. The industry was shaken by the effect of sexual misconduct in productions, following allegations against a number of big-name industry professionals, including producer Harvey Weinstein and actor Kevin Spacey. Disney have kept their name firmly in the headlines following buying Fox for $52...
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The Golden Globes have been and gone and the 90th Academy Awards are on the horizon. On March the 4th, Hollywood will descend on the Dolby Theatre in anticipation of picking up one of those coveted golden statuettes. But what exactly makes a movie or performance Oscar worthy? Over the years,...
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Watching the pilot episode of five popular shows of 2017, it seems that sometimes the hype is justified, but not an indication of quality.
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Former Universities Minister Jo Johnson, acting as a belated Father Christmas, brought us all a present this past Boxing Day in the form of a new series of measures to punish universities that participate in “no-platforming”. Bored of getting along with family members at Christmas (he presumably thought), then why...
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If you have at least one social media account, it is almost impossible not to notice how often you scroll past articles, posts or tweets about mindfulness. Nonetheless, if you haven’t and you don’t know what it is, UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center defines ‘mindfulness’ as a very simple form...
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Bukunmi Omitogun reports on new Artificial Intelligence which could improve the early diagnosis of heart disease and lung cancer.
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Following an extensive effort to avoid closure, much-loved local eatery Jin’s Café is now expected to remain open.
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Sudan Archives is a genuinely surprising artist. The 23-year-old self-taught violinist fuses the unusual ingredients of world music and a classical instrument with more familiar hip hop beats and cool R&B vocals to forge an enthrallingly unique soundscape. She stretches her orchestral instrument beyond its customary Western use, plucking and...
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If you’ve got a sweet tooth, why not try Kate Preston’s deliciously simple recipe for homemade flapjacks? Packing plenty of crunch and fruity flavours, this tasty treat will be a definite hit with your flatmates. Ingredients • 400g porridge oats • 75g butter • 1 apple, grated • 1 banana,...
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Leamington Town Council has rejected plans to build new accommodation for 200 students, but Kenilworth may gain accommodation.
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Inside No 9 shifts from a marriage in decline to something much darker in 'To Have and To Hold' - our series blog continues.
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Prior to December, I had seldom considered Scandinavia as a travel destination. Blinded by fantasies of the buzz and bustle of Asian cities, palm trees and scorching sunshine, Norway had not reached the apex of my ‘to-travel’ list. How mistaken I was. Having been gifted with what would turn out...
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Our writers look back on some of the best pop albums of 2017. Ctrl – SZA Not simply your standard break-up album or self-empowerment piece, Ctrl is a tell-all open book to the artist’s personal life. Here Sza (pronounced ‘scissor’) sings, performs, and thrives in doing so. An album of...
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