The Quirks of Being Undead: Santa Clarita Diet and iZombie
Giles Allen-Bowden discusses why zombie shows like Santa Clarita Diet and iZombie prove that the undead are still worth the watch.
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From PC to Page: Translating Games into Books
There have been a number of great books that have been adapted into video games, could the same work in reverse? We might have seen tie-ins and spin-offs based on popular series like Assassin’s Creed and Fable but what else lies in the realm of possibility for adaptations from PC...
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How I learned to stop worrying and love the Horror genre
Giles Allen-Bowden reveals why academia and the study of horror cinema ignited a suprising love for the genre.
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Power Metal’s cheesiest night: Gloryhammer on tour
Metal music can be many things: heavy, loud, brutal, nihilistic and intense. But the genre is often far more diverse than first glance indicates. One sub-genre, in particular, stands out from its heavier peers, Power Metal which is often fantastical in its lyrics, keyboard-heavy in its arrangements and utterly cheesy in its delivery.
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Scare LA – a horror comic con
Scare LA is a theme park, screening room and comic con combined in one. For those seeking an experience which is highly interactive, you will be in luck. The first thing you see on your right is a fenced off area warning of zombie outbreaks.
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To Crash’s past and Mayhem to come: Warwick deserves a rock night
With the arrival of a Freshers Week in the Warwick Uni calendar came the unfortunate departure of a staple Freshers’ fortnight event. This event was the only night for people who leaned more towards metal, rock, indie and alternative music in a club context: Crash.
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Theatre Etiquette 101
Giles Allen-Bowden gives his guide on appropriate behaviour at the theatre and the right way to watch a play.
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Tales of a postgraduate returning to Warwick
How would you feel about returning to Warwick after graduating? Giles Allen-Bowden reflects on returning to Warwick as a postgraduate.
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Confessions of a commitment addict
Commitment addict, Giles Allen-Bowden explains why enthusiasm is great but being too busy can be dangerous and impact your health.
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Translating fear to theatre: ‘The Woman in Black’
Giles Allen-Bowden writes about the difficulties of putting a horror story on stage and how 'The Woman in Black' gets it right.
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The toy industry is becoming dangerously repetitive
Giles Allen-Bowden examines the repetitive nature of the current toy industry, using the rise of Funko Pop to demostrate this.
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Joker: Review
Giles Allen-Bowden reviews 'Joker', the origin story of Batman's most famous villain kicking up a storm of controversy.
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Ad Astra: Review
Giles Allen-Bowden reviews 'Ad Astra', the Brad Pitt-led exploration into space in search of a missing astronaut.
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