Throughout the 2000s, countless shows emerged that are often credited as pioneering modern teen dramas. From Gilmore Girls to One Tree Hill, these shows became the blueprint formula of humour, tension, and romance that has been countlessly repeated in shows since. However, one such show that dominated screens during its...
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Growing up, Scooby-Doo was a staple in my household. Whether it was the films or shows, it would always be on the television. Even now, at the age of twenty, I continue to find comfort in rewatching their adventures, having just recently binged all the animated films back-to-back (and I...
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Who doesn’t love a peruse around the tacky tourist shops on holiday? I am certainly guilty of buying the overpriced magnet or two. Then comes the awkward situation of trying to cram everything into your suitcase, only to throw it into storage to make way for more holiday tat from...
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Music writers discuss the crucial role of aesthetic and fashion in album promotion.
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As the final term of the academic year draws to an end, I imagine you are juggling the pressures of exams and coursework, whilst attempting to maintain your personal life during such a stressful period. However, there is one thing you can look forward to once this is all over…...
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The Met Gala, since its first fundraiser in 1948, has served to support the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Marked by the first Monday of May, the Gala has released different themes over the years, ranging from ‘Haute Couture’, to its most recent,...
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As it is the National Year of Reading, there’s no better time to reflect on the books that shaped your early years of reading! From picture books to junior fiction, there is something so undeniably powerful about how books transform the lives of children. This article is for those who...
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The number of unread books I own versus how many I have actually read is a significantly uneven ratio, one that I am too embarrassed to work out. As I stare at my overflowing bookshelf whilst writing this, a question that keeps coming to mind is why haven’t I read...
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Who doesn’t love a good plot twist? Whether it be a character death, or a plot point that alters the rest of the show’s storyline, these unexpected moments can leave fans gripping the edge of their seats just to find out what will happen next. Listed below are my top...
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Unfortunately, living through a pandemic is nothing new to this generation. Six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down the world. April 2020 saw half of the global population under some form of government-mandated lockdown, where commerce, travel and public life were brought to a standstill. I am sure you don’t need me to rehash...
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The long-awaited TV show adaptation, Off Campus, was released on Amazon Prime on May 13, and has certainly left fans divided. For those who had never read the books, it was an enjoyable watch, but for those who went into the show fully knowing the characters, dynamics and plot, the...
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Pilot episodes act as a crucial deciding factor in determining whether or not viewers choose to continue watching a TV show. Having looked at differing rankings regarding the best pilot episodes of all time, I realised I had barely seen any of them. So, just to foreworn you, don’t expect...
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In June 1997, Bloomsbury first published J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the United Kingdom. Since then, six further books were produced and translated into over 85 different languages, followed then by eight film adaptations, a prequel series that consists of a further three films, and a...
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