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Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

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French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
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Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]
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Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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 [...]
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The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

Critical Overview: The Resilience of the UK Music Industry in the Face of the Pandemic As the UK approaches the one-year anniversary since the start of its first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear that the [...]

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan […]

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

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29 July 2021 0

A Quiet Place Part II: Is the Tense Sequel Worth the Hype in 4K Ultra HD? The Movie: Monster Action and Solid Scares After the successful launch of A Quiet Place, horror-movie lovers were excited […]

Gillian Wearing

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28 March-17 June 2012, Whitechapel, London, ended Gillian Wearing If form is like a face looking at you then Gillian Wearing’s exhibition was able to communicate in a limited fashion on societal relations and human […] […]

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

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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 […]

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 […]

Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. […]

Experts Recommend the Top Diets for 2022

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A Critical Overview of the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Overall Diet Introduction: The Popularity of the Mediterranean Diet As the New Year comes with new resolutions, lifestyle changes, and health plans, the Mediterranean diet […]

Dwayne Johnson Laughs at Vin Diesel’s Comments on Fast & Furious Feud

29 July 2021 0

Buckle up, Fast & Furious fans, because the feud between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel is hotter than a street race in Havana. The two co-stars have reportedly been at odds for a […]

The Great Summer Saturation: Cinema’s 2026 Fever Dream

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The popcorn is getting saltier, and the stakes are getting weirder. As we slide into the summer of 2026, the global box office isn’t just a marketplace; it’s a psychological battlefield. We’ve moved past the [...]

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

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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, [...]

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being [...]

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Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

18 July 2025 Comments Off

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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Serpentine Summer Pavilions 2012

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1 June – 14 October 2012, Serpentine Gallery London A potent concoction Ai Wei Wei (AWW), an adept artist with an acute sense of form, composition and visual rhythm acclaimed for his political activism formerly […] […]

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living ICA: 19/06/2011 – 25/09/2011, FREE. Photo from The Guardian website. About the show Pablo Bronstein’s exhibition at the ICA combines originally thought out works of art which include performance, […] […]

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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