Film Review: Mary Shelley

After the success of Haifaa al-Mansour’s groundbreaking Wadjida, the first feature film by a female Saudi director and shot entirely…

Arts Review: I ride in colour and soft focus, no longer anywhere

Dir. Last Yearz Interesting Negro / Jamila Johnson-Small, Tramway, 1st June I was apprehensive about writing this review, initially. Having…

Crash Course Theatre, 22-23 May, Watson Auditorium The play by Caryl Churchill is a story of female ambition, family, and…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with control. At nursery, I’d spend ages tidying up, making…

Considering Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara is also a successful actress and social activist campaigning against the trafficking and sale of…

I’ll admit that, before encountering it through First Takes, my knowledge of If.… was substantially lacking beyond a vague awareness…

A brief history of Glasgow in 8 columns, part 7: A Protest.

We all know that technology in the medical field has prolonged our lives and made ageing a less frightening experience.…

For my last blog, I’m going to talk about something as old as the internet itself; something that, despite existing in…

Ben Howard’s third album Noonday Dream is not an easy listen. Bold, electric soundscapes feature on almost every song, with…