Do natural disaster films work?
Reece Goodall shares his thoughts on the popularity of disaster films and whether they reflect the dire climactic circumstances of today or are just a form of mindless fearmongering.
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University of Warwick ranked best in the West Midlands by Complete University Guide
The University of Warwick has retained its position as the top university in the West Midlands, according to the Complete University Guide’s league tables for 2024. It has also been ranked in the top 10 nationally for 20 different subjects and is within the top five for subjects such as...
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‘The Flash’ paradoxically shines in the slower moments
Ten years ago, Superman returned to our screens in Man of Steel, as DC fought a losing battle to keep up with the Marvel juggernaut. To say the studio’s output has been variable in quality since would be an understatement, and that’s why this version of the DC Extended Universe...
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Faculty of Arts Building awarded West Midlands Building of the Year
The Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) was named the West Midlands Building of the Year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) West Midlands regional awards. The building, constructed with the support of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, cost £57.5m and brought together the departments and schools of the faculty....
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Taking a look at failure
It’s hardly unusual, I suppose, to be heading into term three as a uni student and having the fear of failure in the back of your mind. It’s inevitable, at some point in our lives, that we will fail – be it in exams, job interviews, sports, or games. Take...
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Pop art or copycat? The Roy Lichtenstein controversy
Roy Lichtenstein is recognized by many as one of the twentieth century’s most important artists. Alongside Andy Warhol, he founded the pop art movement, which adopted imagery from contemporary American culture and reformed it into new work – today, a Lichtenstein work can fetch millions of dollars. Lichtenstein openly admitted to...
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Is E3 dead?
After this year's cancellation of the anticipated return of the E3 Expo, Reece Goodall reflects on the state of gaming showcases, and determines whether writing is on the wall for this legendary convention...
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Mindful munching: tackling food waste as students
Reece Goodall takes us through the small changes and steps we can make as students to reduce our food waste as much as possible.
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Midsomer Murders – For Death Prepare
It may not quite hold up as a murder mystery, but Reece thinks it’s a worthwhile, fun watch!
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Inside No 9 – The Last Weekend
Reece is thrilled to have Inside No 9 finish strong with their final episode of season 8!
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Time Travel: climbing to the top of the world
70 years ago, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the peak of Mount Everest. Reece Goodall reflects on the fabled journey that took two men to the top of the world
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Inside No 9 – 3 by 3
Say what you like about the Inside No 9 boys, but when they want to trick you, they really go for it. Fans of the show sat down to watch ‘Hold On Tight!’, a long-awaited episode of the show set on a bus, featuring a star of 70s comedy. But,...
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Inside No 9 – Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Despite some good moment’s, Reece is unimpressed with Inside No 9's use of farce and inability to stick a landing with the tone.
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