Venturing Into Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter As Milo explores Barcelona, he opens the door to the City’s gothic quarter. Rich in history, this ancient, picturesque enclave is a jewel of an old world set in an already vibrant crown. A real must-see for anyone in Barcelona! Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter, so named for its distinctive architectural […]
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Review: Nightmare Alley
Review: Nightmare Alley Regardless of its superficial divergences from del Toro’s typical formula, Matthew Bowden finds the director’s gothic stylings in full swing in his recent neo-noirish effort. Considering Guillermo del Toro’s penchant for gothic strangeness and period-piece fantasy, it seems slightly out of left-field that his follow-up to 2017 Best Picture winner The Shape […]
“This is only the start!” An interview with Pale Waves’ Heather Baron Gracie
On the last day of the Pale Waves UK tour, I was lucky enough to interview lead singer and songwriter Heather Baron Gracie at the O2 Academy in Bristol about tour life, home life, musical and aesthetic influences, and loving pop music. So it’s been a really big year for you guys! You came fifth in […]
Review: ‘One for Sorrow’ @ Tucker’s Hall
Spending an hour on the edge of your seat whilst being immersed like never before in a haunting tale is a sure way to assuage any nostalgia one may be feeling after Halloween. Tucker’s Hall, the home of the historical Guild of Exeter’s ancient cloth trade since 1471, is a stunning setting for Substance and […]
Sleeping beautifully
Once upon a time, there lived a disorganised fresher who, whilst sprinting for the train began to ponder how unacquainted she was with the wonder of dance. As the train doors shut and she collapsed into her seat, the fresher considered what she knew… A supposed Gothic Romance, complimented by the divine Tchaikovsky score, a […]