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Gravity @Ritzy Picturehouse

Gravity @Ritzy Picturehouse

The SOAS Spirit goes to see ten-time Oscar-nominee Gravity, and we’re doing it in style, at the Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton. By Paloma Rao, LLB Law Located in Brixton, the Ritzy offers the perfect day trip – a cosy atmosphere, great food and affordable prices. There are 5 screening rooms

The Butler

The Butler

‘The Butler’ is one of the most anticipated movies this year, with many hailing it as Oscar-worthy. It’s a story about race, identity and politics, one that the SOAS Spirit recommends. By Jagoda Sekular, MA in International Law Martin Luther King once said: “the ultimate measure of a man

The Counselor @Empire Cinema

The Counselor @Empire Cinema

Central London can be pretty gritty on a weekend night, but the combined experience of Empire and The Counselor take you to a new level of ‘yuck’ . We do not recommend! By Cristiana Moisescu, BA Politics This is the worst movie I have ever seen. To make matters worse, however,

American Hustle @Olympic Studios

American Hustle @Olympic Studios

‘American Hustle’ is a roller-coaster of a movie; whether it’s also a pleasant ride, we’ll leave it up to you. Having watched in the elegant-cool cinema at Olympic Studios, the Spirit thoroughly enjoyed it. By Paloma Rao, LLB LAw Olympic Studios is modest in addressing its incredible and

12 Years A Slave

12 Years A Slave

With the Oscars coming up soon, we take a look at all the Best Picture nominated movies, starting with ’12 Years A Slave’. Seen as an Oscar-favourite, the movie raises important questions about the legacy of slavery in contemporary America and provokes us head-on. By Dorina Marlen Heller, BA Chinese