The last few months have been nothing if not turbulent for the Middle East. Tensions between the Iranian led Shi’ite axis and the Sunni states of the Persian Gulf, while not at the fever pitch they reached earlier on in the year, remain high, and continue to be prescient in...
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Simona Valeviciute discusses a collection of eco-friendly New Years resolutions to consider taking on as we enter a new decade
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Tucked away in the rather rubbish Christmas schedule was a new instalment of Lee Mack’s hit sitcom Not Going Out, another festive special after the Halloween outing this year. In ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, we get the usual farce setting and strong performances from the cast, although there is so much going...
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Nowadays, there is a common trend of retiring old books in favour of new, shiny paperbacks. In a world where we can pick up a book and devour it in a couple of hours, whisking us away quickly to a fantastical world but bringing us back in time for tea,...
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Much like people who say their favourite film is The Godfather or Shawshank Redemption, I am fairly boring in selecting Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) as my Game of the Decade. Its popularity led some commentators to describe it as overhyped, but after sitting down and playing...
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A Thursday in mid-November. My first concert for three years was for the Stroud-based grunge-punk trio Milk Teeth. Fresh off a set on the main stage at this summer’s Reading and Leeds Festivals, and their first release in almost a year, this particular tour could have arguably taken place in bigger venues.
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New Year's Eve is often glorified as the ultimate night out. But is it always best? Georgina Crothers shares why she's happy staying in.
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As the decade draws to a close, Boar Film writers make a case for their favourite films of the last ten years.
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Travelling during the Christmas holidays can be a well-deserved opportunity to recover from a hectic first term, as well as discover a new part of the world. Being away from home and its festive traditions can be hard, especially for those who love Christmas as much as I do, but I took it as a chance to experience a different culture.
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Reece Goodall reviews Martin's Close. He criticises it for its lack of ghostliness and eeriness, but, ultimately regards the acting as a positive.
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It was announced earlier this month that 16-year-old climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
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It’s not even Christmas and already the league seems won. Liverpool stretched their lead at the top to ten points with victory over Watford. They have got 49 points out of a possible 51, and they now head off to the club World Cup in high spirits. Leading the chasing...
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At a time when games were associated with cramped hallways and set pieces, Lyon-based Arkane Studios remembered the revolutionary mantra of liberty. Like the original BioShock, 2012’s Dishonored will be remembered for how many options it presents to players, prioritising freedom alongside an ever-changing gameplay setup. There are shades of...
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