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Mary Poppins Returns: Review

Mary Poppins Returns, the highly anticipated sequel to the classic 1964 movie, is a near perfect homage to its predecessor. This new film, which is sure to be a fast family favourite, features a grown-up ‘Jane’ and ‘Michael Banks’ (Emily Mortimer and Ben Wishaw) as they struggle to remember the...
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By , Jan. 13, 2019

Ingredients for a page turner

One of the highest compliments you can give a book is that it is a page turner – but how can you write one? How do you craft a text that keeps people reading, always making them want just one more chapter before bedtime? Well, here are a few general...
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By , Jan. 13, 2019

What issues look set to dominate 2019 at Warwick?

In 2018, Warwick has fared well in a variety of avenues, be it in the rankings, development projects, etcetera. However, as the new year commences, there’s more than enough room for approval, especially for recurring issues that have yet to be addressed. Nothing unites Warwick students more than their mutual...
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By , Jan. 12, 2019

Gaming and religion – strange bedfellows?

Do you enjoy Pokémon Go, but are worried that it may not be Holy enough for you? Well, worry not – the Catholic Church has got you covered, with the recent release of Follow JC Go! for iOS and Android. The game sees you ‘catch’ saints and Biblical characters by...
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By , Jan. 11, 2019

The most anticipated movies of 2019

2018 was an incredibly positive year for cinema. We saw a wide variety of high-quality films across all genres, had an increased amount of representation and we finally managed to get live footage of Cher singing ABBA music with fireworks in the background. It’s important to celebrate the small cultural...
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By , Jan. 11, 2019

Island of Dreams Review

Have you seen The Windsors? The show, which painted a heightened picture of the Royal Family, proved a bit of a sleeper hit, and its creators are back. This time, Bert Tyler-Moore and George Jeffrie have created a new show with exaggerated versions of celebrities, curated by Virgin tycoon Richard Branson. And, although there are good elements in the show and a lot of laughs to be found, it is on the whole a weak and muddled half-hour of comedy that shows throwing loads of good ideas into a mix doesn’t necessarily result in a strong end product. 
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By , Jan. 10, 2019