Saturday 9th November marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Mauerfall was not only the first critical step towards German reunification, but also a physical symbol for the collapse of the Soviet Union’s Iron Curtain that cut an ideological divide across Europe during the Cold War. A boundary that stood …
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Donald Glover is a man of many, many talents. His latest project, the secret film Guava Island, debuted last night to coincide with his Childish Gambino headline set at Coachella 2019. Available to watch for free on Amazon Prime for a short period of time, I was among the lucky online audience who caught it …
Quicksand is the latest crime thriller series to be released on Netflix and already has a cult following despite having not been previously promoted, featuring an unknown cast, and, of course, being in Swedish. I watched the six-episode first series in a few days, and was hooked from start to finish. Scandi-noir has developed into …
I review the Oscar-winning climbing documentary "Free Solo". The film is visually stunning, emotionally both thrilling and touching, and strikes a very human connection through the depiction of one man's confrontation with nature.
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The heavy feeling coursed through her again and her heart started beating faster. The happy faces surrounding her seemed to be moving in slow motion in comparison to the inner chaos of her frantic thoughts. She deepened her intake of breath so that she could almost feel the weight of her own lungs swallowing oxygen …
Unsane depicts a week in the life of a young woman, brilliantly played by Claire Foy, who is involuntarily committed to an asylum. Shot entirely on an iPhone, close-up shots and warped perspectives within an isolated setting creates a growing sense of unease and intrigue, leaving the audience wondering where and with whom insanity lies. …
I recently spent a week in Georgia, a country smaller than Scotland, but with a set of traditions and sense of cultural heritage just as strong. I hadn't known what to expect from my visit to this ex-Soviet state, nestled below the Caucasian mountains, and it was with a total lack of prior knowledge about …
Yes. No. Two short words that have the power to control what happens in your world and the world around you, and alter peoples' perception of you. Whilst we use these words as part of our daily vocabulary, we do not often consider the stigma attached to them as they become not just positive or negative confirmations, …
Think of art in St. Petersburg and you will undoubtedly imagine the Hermitage, architectural splendour, cathedrals and Neoclassical mansions lining the Neva river. Whilst these classical monuments are unquestionably worthy of our awe and attention, the modern art scene of such a city can often be overlooked by visitors. Indeed, my friend and I had …
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