Films

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

8 April 2026 content editor 0

When Involuntary Tics Meet Institutional Failure The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were supposed to be the coronation of Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic masterpiece, a film that deftly navigates the trauma of the […]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice […]

Culture

Gilbert & George

Whitecube (Mason’s Yd): 9th April – 12th May 2012 Free, Photo from gallery website. News cuttings A collection of medium sized mixed media pictures with evocative headlines and imagery. The exhibition is a series which […] […]
Cuisine

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

An Analysis of Emerging Food Trends in 2022 Critical Overview As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, the food industry has begun exploring new food trends that offer customers new culinary experiences while considering [...]
Business

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

A High-Stakes Gambit in the Strait of Hormuz—Can Diplomacy Avert a Multi-Trillion Dollar Collapse? The geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East finally ruptured on 28 February 2026. What began as coordinated strikes by United [...]
Culture

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

Analyzing the Trends: Mind, Body, and Soul in the Pandemic Era The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in our daily lives, forcing us to adapt to new norms and cope with the distressing situation. [...]
Tech

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, [...]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Travel

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable […]

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

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29 July 2021 0

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons […]

The Digital Playground is on Fire: Why Social Media is the New Frontline for Youth Harm

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8 April 2026 0

From Viral “Blind Date” Chaos to Algorithmic Vortexes—Is It Time for a Licence to Scroll? The year is 2026, and the “playground” has expanded to a global scale. It is no longer a physical space […]

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of [...]

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the […]

Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

28 April 2022 0

The Biden administration recently released the “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan”, calling on Congress to authorize more law enforcement agencies to access drone tracking systems. The White House’s proposal aims to expand the […]

UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

Business

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales [...]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. [...]

Cuisine

Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an era where the siren call of convenience foods is ever-present and the struggle with weight management and expanding waistlines is a common narrative, understanding the intricate mechanisms that govern our appetite is more [...]

Entertainment

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The [...]

Business

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular among people who are concerned about the environment and want to reduce their carbon footprint. Governments around the world have set ambitious goals to increase the [...]

In the Spotlight

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

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Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

Gilbert & George

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

Elon Musk ‘Rather Hates’ Being CEO of Tesla

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

Boris Johnson Declares War on Cancel Culture