• November Book of the Month – Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

    Stone Blind is a fairly new book, having only come out in September 2022, but it’s likely to join the ranks of other lauded retellings such as Song of Achilles, Circe and Silence of the Girls, says Adaora Elliott....
  • Is Love Actually Problematic?

    Richard Curtis, the director of beloved Christmas rom-com Love Actually, has recently admitted that the film’s lack of diversity makes him "feel uncomfortable and a bit stupid." But does this remove from the film’s merits? How should we treat those old flicks with aspects which cause us to wince?...
  • Spotlight On…Martin Scorsese

    On November 17th, 2022, the director Martin Scorsese turned 80 years old. His career has spanned decades and genres, winning one Oscar as well as racking up thirteen nominations. Daniel Woods examines the acclaimed director’s career and achievements in cinema....
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    The Oversexualisation of Women in Video Games

    Alice explores the history of over-sexualising female video game characters in response to the Ghost controversy with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II...
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    Impact’s Music Essentials: New Wave

    Poppy Read-Pitt picks her ten favourite songs in the New Wave genre for Impact’s Music Essentials. ...
  • Family Boardgames to play this Christmas that aren’t Monopoly

    It’s that time of the year again- the weather gets colder, Christmas trees go up, and you dust off your old Monopoly board and commence the annual family fall-out after Christmas dinner. Looking for an alternative to rowing this festive season? Or do you love the drama of Monopoly...
  • Nintendo Indie World Showcase: Upcoming Releases

    For those indie game lovers out there, Alyana looks back on the games featured in the recent Indie Direct held by Nintendo in November and highlights some of her favourites...