Leeds in the Bleak Midwinter: book and film recommendations for short days and long nights
Lila Frost runs through her favourite books and films to support her through the harsh winter months. As much as...
Arts and Culture
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival: ‘Women, Film and Resistance’ Review
Lily Rodney reviews the 'Women, Film and Resistance' event as part of the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival, and also interviews...
When the Crows Creep in: Open Theatre’s ‘Corvus’
Lily Rodney reviews the LUU Open Theatre production of 'Corvus', discussing the key explorations of anxiety and paranoia. The LUU...
Childhood Friendships: Lessons from Stand by Me
Najla Omar reflects on the lessons about friendship and childhood in Reiner's Stand by Me. I must admit; I am...
“Urinetown”: A Brilliantly Entertaining Mess
Caitlin Wolfheimer reviews LUU Musical Theatre Society's Urinetown. The LUU Musical Theatre society’s production of Urinetown in the Riley Smith...
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival: ‘Women, Film and Resistance in Gaza’ Preview
Lily Rodney writes a preview piece on the 'Women, Film and Resistance in Gaza' screening as part of the Leeds...
Christmas Karma: A New Yearly Festive Rewatch?
Paul Evangelista discusses Gurinder Chadha's film adaptation of A Christmas Carol. In 1992, Michael Caine portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge with the...
Lost in Translation: A Quiet Masterpiece or a Problematic Fantasy?
Lily Rodney revisits Sofia Coppola's 'Lost in Translation', discussing the key themes of loneliness, isolation and culture. Sofia Coppola’s 2003...
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – BFI London Film Festival Review
Azrael Tay explores Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out mystery. A gripping tale of murder, faith and moral...
Save the Green Planet: revisiting the zany, off-beat basis for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia
Paul Evangelista revisits Save the Green Planet following the recent release of Bugonia. Aliens are real - and they walk...