The debate over whether art should be political is one which has dominated discussions amongst those who dwell in the world of creative expression. It is ongoing and arguably, gathering momentum.
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Eastwatch – Game of Thrones, S07 E05
How do I even begin? Eastwatch was one of the most perfect episodes of Game of Thrones I have seen in a while. With huge revelations and developments, it was a whirlwind of possible scenarios that Eastwatch delivered, and more.
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Reconciling Islam and Feminism
Trigger warning: heavy mentions of rape, as well as mentions of abuse and murder. My first experience with feminism was when I was fifteen, and one of my teachers gave a brief outline of what it meant and what it stood for. I didn’t really care for it much back then – the fact that…
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Into Wonderland: The Joys Of Immersive Theatre
Immersive theatre proves to be the best form of escapism, standing the test of time and teaching the child living in us all how to have fun again.
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Dunkirk
Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan returns to conduct a triumphant tour-de-force through one of the proudest moments in British history – and to make his best film yet.
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David Bellamy’s Arctic Light: An Artist’s Journey in a Frozen Wilderness
An intrepid explorer as well as a keen artist, David Bellamy is a man of many talents. Arctic Light: An Artist’s Journey in a Frozen Wilderness successfully exemplifies this, pairing frozen landscapes sensitively captured in watercolour with sharp and funny anecdotes of the trials and tribulations faced during Bellamy’s countless expeditions.
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Our Beeline towards Self-Destruction
Objectively, bees are great. Their gentle murmur as they clumsily sway through floral blooms is an inherent ingredient to the British summer. Acting as key pollinators in ecosystems across the globe, it was Einstein who stated, “if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would have only four years to live”.
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The Panoptic’s Anniversary
Today marks our one year anniversary! Just a year ago today, The Panoptic team launched the magazine in full – hopeful that we would still be up and running a year later. It has been an amazing year for all of us who, through thick and thin, have been able to turn this budding dream into…
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Migos and the Infectiousness of Ad-libs: How ‘Mumble’ Rappers are Taking Over Music
I’ll be honest – before Donald Glover did that shout-out to Migos during his Golden Globes’ acceptance speech, I didn’t really know who they were. I was too busy obsessing over being a pretentious music snob and claiming that I listen to ‘actual’ hip-hop, not ridiculous and cheesy trap anthems. After listening to Bad and…
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All The Glory: Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Twelve years on from its initial release, the American singer-songwriter’s ode to the Prairie State remains a modern classic; a significant milestone for both Stevens’ career, and fans around the world.
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