Whilst sitcoms act as a great comfort for a lot of us, there’s no denying that some plotlines and episodes are incredibly cringe-inducing. Some I struggle to watch because of second-hand embarrassment while others are just horrendously dull. Others, I actively hate-watch because I have so much to say about...
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Gemma Short reviews the 'No Books on a Dead Planet' podcast, a podcast analysing books centred around the climate crisis, and highlights the importance of engaging with new perspectives.
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If I were to meet any past version of myself, it would have to be 17-year-old me. Though only three years have passed, that version of myself feels so distant despite being crucial to my journey to where I am today. My 17-year-old self felt hopeless: she was tasked with...
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Trying to deduce whether your period pain is as expected or if something sinister is lurking beneath the surface can feel like a near-impossible task, particularly when articulating yourself to your peers, your family, and your doctors. I have grown to understand and bear the brunt of this throughout my...
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As the Shameless podcast pursues all things pop culture, that is not limited to celebrity scandals. In fact, the podcasting duo relish in revisiting infamous celebrity behaviour that had perhaps too much dramatic impact on the general public. Although I would argue that the majority of celebrity scandals are futile,...
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There’s no denying that the arts were in utter despair when the world shut down in 2020. A 2022 article published by the conversation reflected on the carnage that ensued within the sector, estimating a £74 billion drop in revenue and 400,000 jobs lost. Theatre and other creative industries grew...
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To say that university intervenes with reading as a hobby is an understatement. I still love turning towards reading as a mode of enjoyment, however with the demands of my degree, and balancing it with living away from home, I’ve found that I alternate between not having time to read...
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As I’ve grown older, each Christmas season has caused more stress due to me becoming more financially independent and meeting more people I have to factor into my Christmas gifts and events budget. In my case, I have a lot of relatives to buy presents for and plan events with....
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I’ve crossed paths with the story of Macbeth at various times over the years, from GCSE English studies to acting exams, to the inevitable encounters with Shakespeare as a result of studying theatre at Warwick. However, I had unfortunately never seen it live before, until I was lucky enough to...
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With the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who amongst us, what better way to indulge in its festivities than by indulging in Doctor Who related podcasts! They’re a great way of finding people who enjoy the show as much as you, and they’re good for reigniting your love for the show....
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In the aftermath of 1960s America, Joan Didion sought out to process its social movements, phenomena, and atrocities in this essay collection. There is a constant care to respectfully cover stories regarding the Manson murders, the aftermath of the Second World War that still rippled through America, and the devastation...
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Contrary to the title, I usually think of myself as someone who does not easily complain when it comes to books. That was until my growing irritability stemming from the endlessness of TikToks, Instagram reels, and social media posts of books having been annotated and tabbed into oblivion. Listen, I...
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Only Murders in the Building strikes again with a dazzling cast for its third season, and after a tense finale, there’s much to be addressed. Firstly, I recommend watching this latest season before reading any further; and if you are still yet to watch the show at all, I would...
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