Amazon’s “Invincible”: A turning point for Western animation?
Meg Luesley discusses the future of western adult animation and finds that new shows like Amazon's Invincible and Netflix's BoJack Horseman lead the way
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Review: Kero Kero Bonito: ‘Civilization II’
The synth pop trio's newest EP shows a more thoughtful and mature side to the band.
‘The House of Bernarda Alba’: DST freshers play review
Ryan O'Shea reviews DST's production of 'The House of Bernarda Alba'
A giant squid, and other worthy uses of Covid grants
After a particularly interesting use of a Covid relief grant hit the headlines this week, Anna Stringer suggests other causes worthy of a few (s)quid here and there.
Why I’m (definately?) still mad about Line of Duty’s finale
With everyone still reeling from the finale, Jamilla Smith-Joseph gives us her Line of Duty review and explores the many questions and concerns the viewers have been left with.
Commentary: ‘A Day on the River’ by Vernon Scannell (Part 1)
Scannell foregrounds a wider theme of maturation through a gradual shift in his description of the river, conveying remembrance and the loss of an innocent childhood.
The 10 commandments of an introvert’s world: lockdown 2020-2021
The pre-pandemic world was designed for extroverts: nightclubs, parties, the expectation to get dressed and see other humans on a daily basis, the list goes on. One introvert presents 10…
Ruthless or Routine? How popular culture has misrepresented the Vikings.
Henry Taggart explores the public perception of Vikings and how popular culture has impacted their reputation.