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A Mirror through which we Might See: A Review of Netflix’s “Dahmer”.

A Mirror through which we Might See: A Review of Netflix’s “Dahmer”.

By Toby Oliver Clarke, BA History “The viewer has their cravings for the depraved met, whilst feeling equally repulsed by the unnatural evil with which they are confronted” Our ever-ravenous appetite for the taboo has left us in a world which is both lamentable and sadly predictable. A desire to

The SOAS Spirit Film Review – Spooky Edition

The SOAS Spirit Film Review – Spooky Edition

By Toby Oliver-Clarke, BA History “An outlandish Gen Z horror–comedy, a murderous maiden, and an allegory of feminist resistance” With the days getting shorter, nights longer, and cuffing season truly upon us, it’s high time that the Spirit released our spooky film recommendations for Halloween and beyond. Featuring

The Tate Modern’s Hyundai Commission: Cecilia Vicuña’s Brain Forest Quipu

The Tate Modern’s Hyundai Commission: Cecilia Vicuña’s Brain Forest Quipu

By Amelia Casey-Rerhaye, BA Arabic The thing I love most about the annual Turbine Hall installation is the curious wonder you feel as you first walk into the enormous space. The knowledge that something grandiose and immense lies just beyond those glass doors thrills me every time. Chilian artist and

Black History Month Year: A conversation with Dr. Wayne Dooling

Black History Month Year: A conversation with Dr. Wayne Dooling

By Naaz Hussein, BA Politics and International Relations A discussion with Dr. Dooling: Education and action does not end in October. Black History Month was initiated in 1969 in the United States, permeating into a yearly tradition to celebrate black achievement and recognise the systemic oppression faced by Black individuals

The Troubles of Ye: Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Controversy at Paris Fashion Week

By Tahera Islam BA/BSc Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year It is no surprise that Kanye West, despite being considered one of the best-selling male artists, producers, and entrepreneurs today, is also known for his reputation for controversial actions and crazy statements. From West interrupting Taylor Swift

Exhibition Review: ‘Amy: Beyond the Stage’ Doesn’t Venture Too Far Beyond Anything

Exhibition Review: ‘Amy: Beyond the Stage’ Doesn’t Venture Too Far Beyond Anything

By Frances Howe, LLB I don’t remember any significant moment growing up where I became conscious of who Amy Winehouse was. Born in 1999 myself, Winehouse’s albums are a component part of the sonic wallpaper that made up the sound of my childhood. The first sleepover party I

Euphoria : A hyperbolic diary of teenage experiences

Euphoria : A hyperbolic diary of teenage experiences

By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations The first season of this improbable cult hit became legendary for how casually it hypersexualized adolescent life within the confines of a fantasy but ultimately explicit visual language. Season one received positive reviews, and Zendaya, who plays Rue Bennett on the show, earned an