A Short Thriller About Mixed-Race Identity
The Mulatto is a satirical short film about mixed-race identity. When a young mixed-race man is captured by a serial killer who only targets mixed-race people, he must come to terms…
Lay Me Bare: Hip-Hop and Mental Health
Hip-hop and depression are two things which do not mix on a fundamental level. So much of hip-hop is about arrogance and bravado. Rappers commonly boast about their jewels, cars…
Annihilation: A Lesson in Cinematography
Alex Garland’s visually gratifying Annihilation (2018) depicts a time in the future when humanity is threatened by an extra-terrestrial threat. The film is a successful adaptation of the first book…
Nathan Miller: The DIY Filmmaker
Nathan Miller is an extremely talented filmmaker from east London. He specialises in documentary storytelling and last year he made headlines for his excellent work on ‘LDN’; a powerful film…
Review: Alfa Mist in Bristol
Alfa Mist’s 2017 release, Antiphon, saw the East-London multi-disciplinary composer gravitate towards the styles of jazz he accredits to his musical awakening. In contrast to his previous offering, Nocturne –…
Introducing SummerClub
Jordan Bolger not only possesses captivating acting talents, but he also has some strong musical genes in him. As part of the SummerClub duo, Jordan spits a few rhythmic melodies…
Do Mandem Need Feminism?
I launched MANDEM because I wanted to engage young people in social issues without boring them. I’ve had a wide range of conversations on the platform ranging from Peaky Blinders…
The Curse of Venezuela’s Black Gold
Virginia Lopez, a leading commentator on Venezuelan affairs, once said, “Oil is Venezuela’s lifeline”. Considering Venezuela’s current turmoil, I question the extent to which that is true. I question whether…