Dracula: Inspirations behind the Gothic sensation
Bella Farley explores the Eastern European landscapes, folklore and history that Bram Stoker drew from in his crafting of the seminal Gothic text, Dracula.
Culture & Arts
A review of the Finalist’s Showcase by Pearl D’souza
Since its inception in 2015, the Finalists’ Showcase has celebrated the immense talent of final-year students who have graced various stages in Durham with their performances throughout the years. This…
Why we should all be watching world cinema
Mia discusses the benefits and enjoyment to be found in branching out with our film choices.
Could creativity be the answer?
Gwen Smit explores the natural human tendency to create and the benefits of realising this.
‘February Story’ review
‘February Story’ by Harry Threapleton tells the story of a student dealing with loss, insecurity, masculinity and the pressures of student life in the ‘God-forsaken month’ of February. Life is…
‘Pride and Prejudice’: A review
Director Nat Pryke took on a significant challenge in deciding to reimagine Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice for Valentine’s Day – a novel remembered largely for its portrayal of…
Mulan: the national heroine
It is often argued that interpreting a tale’s adaptation requires an analysis of “not only of the tale itself, but also of the motives and values of those responsible for…
Long overdue: The Bubble’s Satire section makes this week’s editor’s picks
As the annual awards season draws to a close we’ve seen several surprising turns – Daniel Craig’s Oscar snub for Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Kendrick Lamar’s seven Grammy nominations, and even…
Introducing Aftercuts: Durham’s Newest Music Magazine
For music lovers in Durham – whether you enjoy reading about it, writing about it, or simply discussing it – something exciting is on the horizon. Aftercuts, a brand-new music…
the smell of a circle
How do I make them understand that it is not all about the brainand it’s spots, the colourful lit up spaces on MRI scansand the gentle lulling beep of heart…