Many 90s children will have memories of sleepily waiting for the supermarket shutters opening to pounce on a copy of the latest Harry Potter book. Seven books and eight films later, 26 June marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s introduction to JK Rowling’s boy wizard. After having sold over 400 millions copies worldwide, and… Continue reading 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter – 5 ways Potter remains a worldwide obsession 20 years later
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5 Reasons not to let Blue Monday get you down
Every year we’re told that the third Monday in January is “Blue Monday,” the “most depressing day of the year” thanks to the fact we are all missing Christmas, we are all poor at this time of the year, and (of course) the weather. But don’t fret! There are still plenty of good things to… Continue reading 5 Reasons not to let Blue Monday get you down
REVIEW: Suicide Squad
Dir: David Ayer Certificate: 15 Release date: 4 August 2016 With rumours of re-shoots to make the film funnier, negative reviews flying in from all over the shop, Jared Leto moaning in interviews about a lot of his scenes getting cut and one cinema-goer even suing Warner Bros over the Joker’s lack of screen time, Suicide… Continue reading REVIEW: Suicide Squad
REVIEW: Finding Dory
Dir: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane Rating: U Release date: 29 July Thought you were too old/cool for Disney? Finding Dory’s about to change all that. It’s been 13 years since Finding Nemo made a splash in cinemas, and finally – finally – we’re getting a second instalment of the aquatic tale, this time focusing on Nemo’s forgetful… Continue reading REVIEW: Finding Dory
Oscars Highlights 2016: From Leo to Lady Gaga
Last night Hollywood rolled out the red carpets for the glitziest event in its calendar: The Academy Awards. The great and the good of the silver screen donned fabulous tuxedos and gowns to attend the Dolby Theatre in LA, where the 88th Oscars ceremony served up its fair share of drama, politics and long overdue… Continue reading Oscars Highlights 2016: From Leo to Lady Gaga
Why are celebrities boycotting the 2016 Oscars?
Celebs have spoken out about boycotting the 2016 Oscars due to the lack of diversity in the nominations. Director Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s wife, took to social media to voice their views on the nominations and announce that they would not attend the awards ceremony on February 28. This outcry comes after… Continue reading Why are celebrities boycotting the 2016 Oscars?
Free things to do in your city: Dundee
Scotland’s fourth largest city has a fascinating medieval past and plenty of cultural activities to see and do. The word Dun comes from the Celtic word for fort and de is Gaelic for fire! Emma Storr takes a look at ten places across the city which you can explore on a student budget i.e. for… Continue reading Free things to do in your city: Dundee
Bond Tunes for Tuesday
Sam Smith has posted a revealing picture of what we assume is his hand wearing a ring with the Spectre design on it. It is a half spider half octopus with an alien head, and it’s the logo for the new James Bond film, due out in October. Sam will be singing the theme song,… Continue reading Bond Tunes for Tuesday
5 things you didn’t know about Pitch Perfect 2
It’s here! One of the most hotly-anticipated films of 2015, Pitch Perfect returns with Pitch Perfect 2; cue more hilarious one liners, “aca-awkward” comments and spine-tingling voice-only pop covers following its success in 2012. In the sequel, the eight-girl a capella group, The Bellas, are aiming to regain their status after a humiliating performance in… Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about Pitch Perfect 2