Al fresco reading: is it really worth the sunburn?
“Nothing really beats sitting in the grass with a book and the sun” — Jessica Donaldson and Rosie Nicholls discuss al fresco reading.
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Colleen Hoover: the author for a Sad Girl Summer?
Is ‘CoHo’ worth the hype? TikTok seems to think so. Jessica Donaldson does a deep dive into what precisely it is that’s made Colleen Hoover so popular and if she’s worth the hype.
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Euphoria’s complex characters: dismissed too quickly?
“When we encounter a character that exists outside of our expectations… we sideline or criticise them.” – After Euphoria’s explosive Season 2, Jessica Donaldson examines the treatment of its most complex characters.
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Review: Belfast
“Given Branagh’s own experience growing up in Northern Ireland, Belfast is ultimately his own authentic truth”: Jessica Donaldson is in awe of ‘Belfast’.
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Cinematic depictions of mental health
‘Cinematic portrayals of mental health will forever be divisive.’ — Jessica Donaldson delves into cinematic depictions of mental health, questioning whether it is truly possibly to present such issues accurately.
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Review: Spiderman: No Way Home
“No Way Home’s success largely rests on its skill in evoking nostalgia in its viewers.” – Jessica Donaldson explores Marvel’s latest box office smash hit, Spiderman: No Way Home. Warning: Spoiler’s ahead!
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‘Theroux the Keyhole’: inside the work of Louis Theroux
“This pattern of gritty and realistic portrayals crops up again and again in Theroux’s work”: Jessica Donaldson explores the impact of Louis Theroux’s documentaries in light of the release of his new book.
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“Have you noticed?”: are beauty standards toxic?
Jessica Donaldson discusses how the rise of social media and influencer culture has exacerbated the issues of unrealistic beauty standards and body shaming.
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Spotlight on: Roxane Gay
“She does not sanitise her experiences, no matter how messy.” Jess Donaldson dives into Roxanne Gay and discusses the reasons for her prominence.
Read moreToo soon for Covid TV?
“Should shows feature coronavirus with the shadow of the pandemic still lingering over us?”: Considering both ‘Help’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’, Jessica Donaldson questions whether or not it is too soon for Covid-19 inspired television shows.
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