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Casual Racism, Sexism and Homophobia in Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’

The thin line between humour and offensive Guy Ritchie’s style of filming is so distinctive that it can in itself be considered an adjective.  That’s so Guy Ritchie!It’s the Guy Ritchie touch!I want to film it like Guy Ritchie! Okay, well maybe those are slight exaggerations, as frankly, I have never heard anyone say those, but it does not make the point any less true. Throughout his years in cinema, Ritchie has formed a stylistic narrative technique that is all his own. Notable for classics such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, followed by more recent, but…

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Books

4 Biographies to Read in 2020

This January I went on a bit of a biography kick. To be honest, I have never been the biggest fan of biographies. If I were to head to a bookstore, it would be likely that I would not venture anywhere near the aisles that hold names such as the Obamas, Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. Though undoubtedly interesting, I generally crave losing myself to another world, not the one we are in. But by a peculiar turn of events, I found myself with a box of 13 biographies and autobiographies to read over the winter holidays.  I felt daunted…

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Reviews

‘The Mandalorian’ & the New Era of Star Wars

A review of the latest Star Wars-verse television show, “The Mandalorian”, created by Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal.

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Movies

Knives Out: Film Review

An in-depth look into how Rian Johnson’s whodunit movie “Knives Out” subverts our expectations of the murder mystery genre.

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Reviews

‘The Crown’ Season 3 First Impressions

I think I can safely say that The Crown is one of the most intriguing pieces of television of our time. If you don’t already know, it’s a historical-drama series that chronicles the lives of the current British royal family. The concept of showcasing the life of the presently living monarch Queen Elizabeth II – who is also the longest reigning monarch of British history – is ballsy, for lack of a better word. The Crown is currently on its third season, with no sign of slowing down, as a fourth season has already been confirmed. Since I’m only halfway…

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Books

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Mini Review

Earlier this year, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton seemed to be everywhere. I could not walk into a book store or scroll through my Instagram without seeing some mention or photo of this thrillers elegant cream and red cover. Yet, for some reason, it was not until the end of the year that I ventured to pick it up, and I am so happy I did,  Seven Deaths tells of a young man (supposedly), a guest at the Hardcastle home for the weekend, who wakes up with no memory of who he is and how he…

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