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Is fashion the new playground for performative politics?

Is fashion the new playground for performative politics?

Is a pretty dress the right canvas for political messages? Can an exclusive event like the Met Gala be used as a political platform? Click here to see what Fashion writer Grace Oliver has to say

Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary

Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama

Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama

Drawing on Colombian folklore, Tarumama is a surreal and at times poignant horror drama about a feuding family

Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride

Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride

Night Drive is a tonally inconsistent, funny but largely empty dark comedy

Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness

Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness

Horrifically bloody and gloriously violent, The Sadness revels in its apocalyptic setting and strangely relevant premise

Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre

Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre

The Pizzagate Massacre is an uncomfortable and unpleasant disappointment

From Poly Styrene to Big Joanie: A celebration of black women in punk

From Poly Styrene to Big Joanie: A celebration of black women in punk

Lucy Abbott explores the history of black female punk musicians and their underrepresentation in the mainstream

Album Review: Mercurial World by Magdalena Bay

Album Review: Mercurial World by Magdalena Bay

Kevin reviews synthpop duo Magdalena Bay’s first full-length album, Mercurial World—a modern masterpiece that amalgamates well-known genre characteristics into one impressive, fun, and cohesive package.

Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous

Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous

A former priest gets caught in a nightmarish battle with a cosmic being after the tragic death of his daughter

Grimmfest 2021: Midnight

Grimmfest 2021: Midnight

Midnight narrates a tense chase through the cramped streets of Seoul

Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)

Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)

Review of French director Vanya Peirani Vignes’ tense and provocative debut feature Blast.

Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters

Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters

Combining social commentary and gory horror, The Night Belongs to the Monsters is a chilling horror that is entertaining and perfect for casual viewing.

Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness

Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness

Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch

Grimmfest 2021: The Spore

Grimmfest 2021: The Spore

Jason Fox reviews D.M Cunningham’s new post pandemic thriller

Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral

Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral

Mirabelle Lee and August Maturo star in Slapface and talk to us about their experiences on set

Grimmfest 2021:  Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget

Grimmfest 2021: Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget

Inspired by hotel horror flicks like The Shining, Hotel Poseidon is an uncomfortable and surreal exploration of one mans psyche

Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room

Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room

A modern day Edgar Allan Poe novella, The Guest Room is a mysterious and aesthetically gothic thriller

Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day

Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day

The 3rd Day is a gruesomely fun watch which relishes its pulpy themes and unapologetic core

Opinion: Why aren’t there more black managers?

Opinion: Why aren’t there more black managers?

Why is there less diversity in leadership positions in football?

2021 T20 Cricket World Cup: Preview and predictions

2021 T20 Cricket World Cup: Preview and predictions

Who will emerge victorious from the T20 Cricket World Cup?