Clemence Smith explores why the “that girl” phenomenon is impossible to achieve.
Review: Licorice Pizza
Review: Licorice Pizza Clémence Smith finds an irresistible, golden nostalgia in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new coming-of-age drama that seems more an exercise in experience than storytelling. I first heard of Licorice Pizza (2021) through word-of-mouth; before this point, I hadn’t seen any of Paul Thomas Anderson’s work. I also dislike watching film trailers and would […]
Euthanasia: dying with dignity or playing God?
Clémence Smith discusses euthanasia policies across different countries and what it means when people have the right to terminate their lives.
Google Home, Alexa, and Siri: friends or foes?
Clémence Smith discusses the dangers of allowing voice assistants into our homes.
Black History Month mini book reviews
In celebration of Black History Month, two Exeposé contributors share their book recommendations. Catherine Stone discusses Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman and Clémence Smith reviews The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. Beware: spoilers ahead!
Ruiniversities: higher education in a post-pandemic world
With fees and debt climbing and the graduate job market tightening, Clemence Smith interrogates whether or not university is still worth the price of admission.
OK, Karen – How memes have helped us through the pandemic
OK, Karen – How memes have helped us through the pandemic Clemence Smith looks at how we have turned to memes while stuck in a pandemic – and how they are helping us express frustration. Living through the pandemic is difficult at the best of times. Many of us are spending unprecedented amounts of time […]
The Hidden Toxicity of New Year’s Resolutions
Clemence Smith discusses if 2021 is really the year for resolutions
Bake Off’s Eggsilarating Semi-Final
Clemence Smith reviews the penultimate week of the GBBO! As four of the UK’s best bakers fought for a place in the Bake Off final, drama was bound to unfold, and this year’s semi-final didn’t disappoint. Patisserie week proved to be just as intimidating as it sounds. The contestants baked twelve pâte à savarin for […]
Drive-in pantomime coming to Exeter this Christmas
Drive-in pantomime coming to Exeter this Christmas The Birmingham Stage Company, in collaboration with Horrible Histories, has organised a Christmas drive-in pantomime to take place amid COVID-19 restrictions. Two performances will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Friday 18 December, at 4:30pm and 7pm. Families will watch the show from the safety of their cars, […]