‘Britney Spears the Cabaret’: Celebrity, Religion, and Humanising a Fallen Idol
Once upon a time humanity worshipped a collection of gods who were beautiful and often petty, who...
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Tag: Popular Culture
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Chewing Gum’: Breaking the Fourth Wall on the Small Screen
Two of the most successful British comedies of the last few years, receiving acclaim not just in...
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Can Women be Doctors?: Regenerating Doctor Who
Here is an anecdote from a friend: My sister, who is now actually a practicing doctor, when asked...
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Game of Thrones: The High Septon and the Franciscan Ascetic
“He took off the shoes from his feet, put down the staff from his hands, and, satisfied with...
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The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: A Cult Hit?
For those without kind and loving friends from whom you steal Netflix, let me introduce you to The...
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‘Girlboss’ and San Francisco: Location as a Narrative Device
Girlboss is a show for which I’ve been waiting a long time. Sophia Amoruso is one of retail’s most...
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“Where’s My Zimmer Frame?”: Middle Age and Midlife Crises in ‘Camping’
In an interview just before Camping aired on Sky Atlantic in April 2016, Julia Davis (writer,...
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‘Master of None’: Sex in the ‘Mornings’
All episodes of the first season of Master of None have a theme: parenthood (‘Plan B’)...
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DAMN son, where’d you find this? – Thoughts on Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album last week, entitled simply, DAMN. Like previous...
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The Gaming Age: The Artistry of Video Games
Why are video games not included in the discussion of our most valued culture and entertainment?...
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‘Inside Number 9’: Cabaret Macabre
Over the last few weeks, I decided to take a leap into the surreal. Well I say I decided; it...
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Szechuan Sauce and Philosophy: The Return of ‘Rick and Morty’
The first thing I did after watching the premiere of Rick and Morty’s third season was...
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Mum’s on Top: Malcolm’s in the Middle
I’m very close with my mother. Not Gilmore Girls’ Rory/Loralei levels of bonding over men and...
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Brody Dalle: Punk Queen
2003 shaped my life. I finally reached double digits (plus the lofty heights of Year 6 to boot)...
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‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’: A Progressive Examination of Gender and Relationships
There has been a fresh collection of female-led online television in the last few years. From the...
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“You Think I Give a F—k About a Grammy?”: Outlandish Expectations of Outdated Awards
“You think I give a fuck about a Grammy? Half of you critics can’t even stomach me, let alone...
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J. K .Rowling and Modern Day Book Burning
J.K. Rowling has recently been both praised and scorned for her outspoken opposition on social...
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Taken Away to La La Land: A Musical for Everyone
Having tied for the most ever amount of Oscar nominations, La La Land is certainly captivating the...
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The Real Housewives of Orange County: An Exploration of Reality TV Addiction
I first discovered The Real Housewives of Orange County ten years ago. I had decided to combat my...
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Jenny Colgan vs Nadiya Hussain: Celebrity Novelists and the Burden of Representation
Last weekend saw a social media storm after Jenny Colgan published a scathing review in The...
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The Problem With Sherlock: Bond in Baker Street
On Sunday 15th January the BBC aired the final installment of the latest (and, potentially, the...
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Ed Sheeran and the Romance of Class
In December 2015 Ed Sheeran announced a break from his phone, emails, and social media. Explaining...
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