At 1pm GMT on 10th May 2016, we got our first real peek at the upcoming Pokémon games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for the Nintendo 3DS, and we certainly got a lot of exciting information; possibly more than most people were expecting. So, let’s have a look at a breakdown of what we have […]
Against the Oscars
Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the last few months, you are probably aware that 28th February 2016 marks the 88th Academy Awards also known as the Oscars. Yes, it is that time again. Time for celebrities to walk down the red carpet in clothes that are eye-wateringly overpriced, for those involved […]
A return to Pokémon Red (and Blue)
27th February marks the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon series, with the original Red and Blue games being released in Japan on that date back in 1996; and my how the franchise has grown in that time. As well as a card game, an ever continuing cartoon series and manga, the handheld games are now […]
Rom-com vs real life
Boy meets girl. Some turn of events means they can’t be together. They overcome these circumstances and get together. The two kiss. They live happily ever after. This is basically the plot of every romantic comedy film ever made. Of course there are the occasional exceptions which mix it up or add something to the […]
Remembering Bowie on screen
There is no denying that David Bowie was a huge figure in British culture. A man of many talents, as well as his many successful albums, he also took on a number of on screen roles, bringing the same unique style to these that he demonstrated through his music. Whether in small productions, or large […]
Review: The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
Victoria Bos reviews ‘The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes’, performed at the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on 21st November. Sherlock Holmes was first introduced to the public by his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, and since then has become a firm favourite in the hearts of readers everywhere. Considered by many to be the […]
Shakespeare’s Craziest Characters
2016 will be the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. In preparation for the vent, Victoria Bos writes about the craziest characters in his plays. William Shakespeare is regarded by many to be one of the finest wordsmiths the world has even seen. Throughout his career he wrote over 35 plays, consisting of comedies, histories and […]
Jacob Rees-Mogg MP on the EU
The European Union has proved itself a controversial subject over the last few years. With increasing powers being given to the union’s institutions, much criticism has been garnered throughout the country and within Westminster itself. One often vocal critic of the European Union and its increased influence over Britain is the Conservative MP for North-Eastern […]
Creepy Robots: The ‘Uncanny Valley’ Phenomenon
As robots have evolved over the years, it appears that a major goal of their creators is to make them as human-like in appearance as possible. However, the more realistic a robot becomes the more humans seem to recoil from it, experiencing the same levels and fear and unease you would experience at the sight […]
Gaining per-Spectre-ive: The appeal of James Bond
“The name’s Bond. James Bond.” Now, it doesn’t matter if you’re a die-hard fan of the movies or just the occasional watcher, I can guarantee I know what pops into your head when you hear this line. The smooth, suave and sophisticated English gentleman spy. Dressed in his tuxedo, sipping a Martini (shaken not stirred), […]