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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. […]

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The Long War: 7th May and the Trenches of Local Discontent

A Nation in Stasis Braces for a Bellwether Battle in the Boroughs The United Kingdom is currently locked in a slow, protracted political grip, one where the front lines move by inches and mediation feels [...]
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Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

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, [...]
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Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

A Critical Overview of Household Debt, Average Mortgage Interest Rates, and Individual Insolvencies Household Debt as a % of Disposable Income The ratio of household debt to disposable income has been a concern for policymakers [...]
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Turner Prize 2010

Turner Prize 2010, London, United Kingdom The good, the bad and the ugly The adage is well worn and familiar but in this year’s Turner Prize 2010, does it hold true? Perhaps a slightly reworked […] […]
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War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

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 [...]

The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

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8 April 2026 0

Why Your Next Therapist Might Have Whiskers and a Sudden Interest in Your Ham Sandwich In the modern age of algorithmic precision and hyper-curated lifestyles, there remains one phenomenon that defies logic, logistics, and often, […]

Fragile Island: Britain’s Economics Buffeted by Geo Political Conflicts

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20 April 2026 0

The illusion of the “isolated island” has been shattered by the brutal realities of 2026. As the world grapples with a protracted, multi-theater conflict involving the United States, Iran, and the shifting alliances of the […]

The State of Racism in Modern Britain: Analyzing the Evidence.

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29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Inequality and Social Injustice Faced by Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK To gain an understanding of the inequality and social injustice experienced by black and minority ethnic groups […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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29 July 2021 0

The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and […]

The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

Grief is perhaps one of the most profoundly human experiences we will ever endure, a complex and often overwhelming cascade of emotions that can leave us feeling untethered and lost. We tend to associate it […]

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

7 August 2025 Comments Off

The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

29 July 2021 0

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women […]

Miro – The Escape Ladder

14 April 2011 Comments Off

Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

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28 April 2022 0

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, [...]

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

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29 July 2021 0

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend [...]

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Criticalmatters.net Contribute

28 August 2022 Comments Off

Submit your article and contribute to criticalmatters.net. Get your creative and critical articles published and become part of the team! […]

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Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

24 September 2025 Comments Off

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

9 December 2012 Comments Off

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. […] […]

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

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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 [...]

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

The Long War: 7th May and the Trenches of Local Discontent

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

Turner Prize 2010

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

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Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

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

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