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Wheatus played Rescue Rooms on Monday on the anniversary tour of their eponymous album that included the huge hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’; I bet that makes you feel old! Well if it does then don’t worry, so are they. There was a distinct feeling among the crowd as Brendan B....

Ah, University. Home to some of the best years of your life, and some of the worst memories. Whether you’re an eager fresher or a dedicated returner, there’s always time for crazy parties, mischievous mayhem, and maybe even some studying too. In our latest scrapbook our writers reveal their favourite...

Netflix’s latest original offering comes in the form of the crime drama Narcos, focussed on the DEA’s chase of the ‘King of Cocaine’ Pablo Escobar. However, Narcos thankfully does not fall into the trap of being a by-the-numbers crime drama, this series manages to cross the breach into something...

Rocky’s back! Although this time he’s not the one between the ropes as he attempts to train Adonis Creed, the son of his greatest rival. Luckily, the focus is on the young Adonis rather than Balboa. This switch in focus is one of the key reasons that Creed looks slicker...

In the screwball comedy She’s Funny That Way, Peter Bogdanovich shows us his best attempt at a Woody Allen film; the only problem being, he’s not Woody Allen. It is sad to say that this well intentioned comedy misses the mark as the farcical events inevitably lead to a...

Dan Hartley, in his feature film directorial debut, presents the poignant story of a child learning to cope with the tragic and sudden death of a parent. Lad: A Yorkshire Story is a striking independent film which conveys a moving tale that aims to connect the audience with 13 year...