Category: Features

REVIEW: Jahmene Douglas – Love Never Fails

Jahmene Douglas wowed viewers on the last series of X Factor right from his first audition, where he performed a jaw-dropping rendition of Etta James’ ‘At Last’. He continued to win over the audience throughout the competition with his outstanding vocals and sweet manners but fell at the last hurdle when he came second to… Continue reading REVIEW: Jahmene Douglas – Love Never Fails

CELEB GRAD: Joseph Thompson

You might know him better as Hollyoaks’ devious Dr Browning, but Joseph Thompson’s incredible performance as the menacing medic didn’t come out of nowhere – the actor got the foundations of his craft from a drama degree at Bristol University. He stopped by to tell us more about his student experience… How would you sum… Continue reading CELEB GRAD: Joseph Thompson

REVIEW: Pacific Rim

Guillermo Del Toro has presented audiences with his new science-fiction thriller Pacific Rim. The director of hits such as Hell Boy and Pan’s Labyrinth has made what he calls a “lighter adventure story” that he hopes will be a change from the usual dark summer blockbusters of the last few years, such as Batman. The film… Continue reading REVIEW: Pacific Rim

REVIEW: The Bling Ring

From October 2008 to August 2009, a group of Californian teenagers burgled the homes of several celebrities including Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Orlando Bloom. Their robberies totalled around $3 million in cash and belongings and over 50 homes were said to have been targeted for potential burglary. The group were caught in 2010 and… Continue reading REVIEW: The Bling Ring

A Fresher’s Guide to Flat Politics

Your first flatmates at uni often become the first friends you make on your new adventure – but if things go wrong, you may end up with an unwanted arch-enemy. To stop World War III breaking out, here are some simple solutions to the most frequent flat frictions.   Problem: Household supplies Undoubtedly one or… Continue reading A Fresher’s Guide to Flat Politics

Should Andy Murray get a knighthood?

It wasn’t just girlfriend Kim Sears’ excellently glossy mane of hair in the royal box that was keeping us captivated on Sunday – this was our Andy’s moment. Could he be the first British  man to take the title in 77 years? Never have we ever been more emotionally involved in a tennis match, gripping onto our… Continue reading Should Andy Murray get a knighthood?