5. Madonna’s fall from grace Edna Mode, from The Incredibles, is probably one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Her legendary rule of “No Capes!” is something which is universally true, but Madonna thought she was the exception to the rule. It was the Brit Awards in February that saw Madonna suffer the same […]
2015
Exeposé Screen Films of the Year 2015
Jack Smith, Online Screen Editor 2015 has produced some great films, and I have experienced a good share of fun with more serious fare. My selection is based on a mix between what I considered my favourite and the ‘best’ film experiences of the year, and so, I believe that everybody should check out these movies […]
In defence of the Man Booker Prize
How many titles are you faced with in your average bookshop?! My guess would be in the thousands, although I’m more of a words than a numbers person. Between towering shelves, it can be hard to know where to begin. Do you stick to the section of your favourite genre, rifle through the renowned classics, […]
Latitude Festival 2015
Music Editor Katie Costello and co. headed to Suffolk last weekend to take in “arguably the most middle class event of the summer”, but beyond the champagne socialists and Waitrose shoppers, she found a festival rich in its variety of music, arts and landscaping. [dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he Latitude pink sheep were milling around on the river […]
What is the cost of financial responsibility?
Tim Woolley examines the first Conservative Majority budget in 19 years. The buzz-word in Westminster today is ‘stability’. As crisis looms in the South Mediterranean, the Chancellor has a dismal financial backdrop over which to weave his tapestry of supposed economic recovery. The Opposition, split between two left-leaning parties, is in comparative disarray. Indeed, as […]