Just like every year, the mystifying cabal of voters have given us reasons both to celebrate and to scratch our heads this awards season… You…
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Author: Katie Green
Film Review: Waves
Waves tackles some hugely important themes – love, parenting, abortion, domestic violence and forgiveness – in the form of a visually beautiful cinematic experience. But…
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Reality TV catch-up: What you should start watching
2020 is in full swing, which means it’s time for Platform’s Brandon Boyd to get you caught up on the best shows to start off…
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TV Review: Watchmen
Superheroes get philosophical in HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel… Crafted by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons in the latter half of…
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Our guide to the best TV shows of 2019
With all of the great TV that’s come out this year, it might be difficult to decide what to watch next – luckily, two of…
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NTU students’ favourite musicals
Platform writer and musicals superfan Stuart McComb asked over 50 students about their favourite stage shows and sing-a-long movies – here are the results… In…
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Opening old wounds: Disabled Bond villains stuck in the past?
With the release of the new James Bond trailer of No Time to Die, it’s almost exhausting to see that the film franchise has conformed…
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E-Sports: Durham Defenders dominate Smash Bros. at Metronome play-offs
We attended the National Students E-sports inaugural British University playoffs at Metronome, which kicked off with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate… For those who don’t know,…
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Five great places to grab a pint in Notts
Fancy a pint? Then you’re in the right place… Today is December 10, also known as National Lager Day! Although it’s originally been celebrated for…
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Our top 5 films of 2019
At the end of a year in which we witnessed box office records shatter and acclaimed auteurs make a comeback, our Culture & Entertainment editor…
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