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‘In Love With The World’: Anicka Yi In the Turbine Hall

‘In Love With The World’: Anicka Yi In the Turbine Hall

By Amelia Casey-Rerhaye, BA Arabic At long last the annual Hyundai Commission has returned to the Tate Modern’s beloved Turbine Hall, after an empty two years. Anicka Yi’s ‘In Love With The World’ – open to the public from the 12 October 2021 until the 16 January 2022 – does

No Time for Misogyny

No Time for Misogyny

By Lara Holly Gibbs, MA Gender Studies The much awaited ‘No Time To Die’ finally graced cinema screens this month. Bond may not have time to die, yet the question remains, does he have time for sexism and misogyny? Historically speaking, yes. We have seen Bond’s countless instances of

The influx of new Black horror films and their duality

The influx of new Black horror films and their duality

By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations Within the last decade, it is clear to see a resurgence of Black horror films. These are not limited to solely portraying Black characters, but they tell Black stories and are in many cases written by Black people. In previous media, the trope of

‘‘The Magic Flute’: Performance and Privilege at the Royal Opera House

‘‘The Magic Flute’: Performance and Privilege at the Royal Opera House

By Mat Hick, MA Music Thursday saw the final performance of the 10th revival of David McVicar’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. It also marked my intrepid first steps inside the Royal Opera House. Stepping into the Royal Opera House, you get a sense of the space

The parallels of ‘Squid Game’ and modern society

The parallels of ‘Squid Game’ and modern society

By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations In less than a month, Korean Drama/Thriller Squid Game has become the most talked-about show on all streaming platforms and is set to become Netflix’s most watched show. This accomplishment is enormous, not only due it being foreign, but also because of

I May Destroy You Golden Globes Snub

I May Destroy You Golden Globes Snub

By Lara Gibbs, BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) Despite having written, acted in, produced, and co-directed the groundbreaking show, I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel has been snubbed in the Golden Globe nominations this year, while series such as Emily in Paris received multiple nominations. This has highlighted ongoing questions

The Joy, Heartbreak, and Oversights of It’s a Sin

The Joy, Heartbreak, and Oversights of It’s a Sin

By Louisa Johnson, MA Global Creative and Cultural Industries It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 hit is a heartbreaking tale of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic and its devastating effects on gay urban life from 1981 to 1991. Originally rejected by BBC One, ITV, and even