What power does social media have on art?
Noah Keate looks at the power social media has on auction houses, since Sotheby's and Christies have made the recent move to engage with buyers through Instagram.
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What’s behind the boom in book sales during the pandemic?
Noah Keate explores the reasons behind the boom in book buying that we've experienced over lockdown.
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Why I didn’t connect with ‘Back’
Noah Keate laments his inability to fully enjoy the legendary comedy pair David Mitchell and Robert Webb's latest work 'Back', citing that its plot and characters are too contrived and superficial.
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Where to holiday in the UK
I dislike the term staycation. Firstly, it awkwardly places two words next to one another (can anyone really say the term without cringing?). Secondly, its definition is often misused. Usually, it refers to when people decide to take a holiday in their own country, rather than venturing overseas. This is incorrect. A staycation, if the term has to be mentioned, is when people decide to stay at home, rather than going anywhere else, during a holiday period like Christmas or Easter.
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Ratings can only ever reveal so much: a reflection on book reviews
Noah Keate review the system of book reviews and ratings.
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The joy of outdoor theatre spaces
Noah Keate tells us of his excitement for the return of outdoor theatres, reminiscing on summers past with the Shakespeare Festival in Cambridge whilst looking ahead at the new outdoor theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon’s Swan Gardens.
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Why classic literature shouldn’t be consigned to the history books
Noah Keate defends classic literature as still being timeless and important reading in the present day.
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Noah Keate’s 10 Favourite Films
Boar Film contributor Noah Keate lists his 10 favourite films in a continuation of our Favourite Films series.
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How damaging is sugar really?
Noah Keate explores recent studies into the effects of sugar on the brain, and discusses their impact on childhood development.
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A homage to literary festivals: why they should be at the top of a post-lockdown list
Noah Keate shares the joyous experience of attending a literary festival as being top of his post-lockdown to-do list.
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What are the consequences of light pollution?
The issue of light pollution is a topic that often received attention in science classes due to the damage it caused the environment on a regular basis. It is now normal for some form of light to always be present. It is not exclusive to the casinos of Las Vegas...
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Last Night I Watched: ‘Whiplash’
Noah Keate finds Damien Chazelle's film to be a powerful cinematic experience.
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My next travel plans
The world is slowly starting to open up which, hopefully, means that we will start to see more real-life travel once again. However, at the moment this is one huge question mark, with vaccine passports, foreign variants, and the general fear of coronavirus all complicating things a little. We asked our writers what they thought about being able to travel and where and when they planned to go first.
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