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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 […]

Culture

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

29 July 2021 content editor 0

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s […]

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

29 July 2021 content editor 0

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

29 July 2021 content editor 0

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the […]

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    UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

    Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]
  • Culture

    Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

    Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, [...]
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    Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

    The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly [...]
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    Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

    Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]
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    Martin Creed, Hauser Wirth

    Hauser and Wirth, 21 January – 5 March 2011, London, UK Mothers, 21 January – 5 March 2011 On view: ‘Work no. 1092, 2011’ – an oversized rotating neon sign of the word ‘MOTHERS’. The […] […]

The Shattered Glass of 2026: Britain’s Antisemitic Crisis and the Sovereign Duty to Protect

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1 May 2026 0

In the quiet, leafy enclaves of North London, where the aroma of fresh challah usually defines the midweek rhythm, a different, more acrid scent has taken hold. It is the smell of smoke and the […]

Rising Start-Up Trends: Analyzing the Future of Entrepreneurship and its Impacts on Society

Business
28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The venture capital-backed technology companies have played a significant role in driving the economic recovery since the onset of Covid-19 two years ago, exceeding all expectations. The VC ecosystem is increasingly looking like […]

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Culture
28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on […]

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Cuisine
29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of […]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Travel
29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, […]

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
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  • Nuts About Nuts: A Nutritious Deep Dive into Nature’s Most Ancient Superfood
  • The Shattered Glass of 2026: Britain’s Antisemitic Crisis and the Sovereign Duty to Protect
  • The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age
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    Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

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Business

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than […]

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Culture

Dak’Art 2008

9 May 2008 0

Dak’Art, “Mirror”, 2008, Senegal, Africa The Mirror The dialogue of the DAK’ART biennale 2008 is framed around the theme Mirror. This conceptual device is employed as a premise by which the curators exact a discursive […] […]

Culture

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

18 May 2025 Comments Off on Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that […]

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Politics
29 July 2021 0
Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]

The Mind-Body Banquet: Nature’s Finest Pescatarian Food and Nutty Treasures

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20 April 2026 0
Since the dawn of human migration, our ancestors have clung to the coastlines and riverbanks like a lifeline—and for good reason. The “aquatic ape” hypothesis might be debated in ivory towers, but the nutritional evidence [...]
News

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

29 January 2023 0
The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict [...]
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Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

18 July 2025 Comments Off on Google/Alphabet Do no evil?
I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]
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My personal inspirational leader, that fancy blogger from Nantes, got up really early this morning. She was active, slim, and adored pear spiced latte in October, mint latte in April, yet drank only black coffee [...]
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ICA’s History and Impact

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Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]

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