Introducing ‘Piece of Mind’: A New Creative Writing Section
Welcome to Piece of Mind, a collection of creative writing by up-and-coming writers.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Review – The intoxicating illusion of control
Charlie Brooker’s Bandersnatch lets viewers choose their own adventure. But is this free choice offered by the latest instalment from Netflix’s Black Mirror series only an illustion?
Insomnia by Marina Benjamin, Review: The Unexpected Benefits of Sleeplessness.
In this border-crossing book, Maria Benjamin reveals what insomnia has to offer.
Colette, Review: A flawed but timely celebration of female empowerment
Keira Knigtly plays the fascinating proto-feminist writer Colette in Wash Westmoreland’s flawed but visually delightful biopic.
The Wife, Review: Behind every successful man is his wife?
Glenn Close gives the performance of her career in Björn Runge’s adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s 2003 novel, The Wife.
Peterloo, Review: Listening to what ordinary people have to say
Mike Leigh’s telling of the Peterloo Massacre provides a warning against a detached and authoritarian political class that is recognisable today
Cargo, Review: An alternative zombie film that fails to deliver
The human experience may be at the heart of Netflix’s Cargo, but viewers will have trouble engaging emotionally with this zombie film.
The Hidden Hardships of Lung Disease
For most of us, breathing is second nature. But not for the 12 million people in the UK who have been diagnosed with lung disease.
Normal People by Sally Rooney, Review
Sally Rooney’s Normal People follows the highs and lows of youthful romantic relationships while dispensing wisdom gathered from how we live now.
Fashioned From Nature, The V&A, Review
The V&A’s ‘Fashioned From Nature’ exhibition reveals the devestating impact the fashion industry has on the environment. But progressive alternatives do exist.