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Uniting against genocidal psychopaths is a necessity for the long term survival of humanity. Those who oppose or stand and watch are complicit in its downfall. Over to the set of Peaky Blinders. Liberating humanity from monsters. Peaky Blinders for those who have not had the pleasure The BBC series Peaky Blinders...
Boy George, born George O'Dowd, has long been an enigmatic figure in the world of pop culture. The flamboyant frontman of Culture Club and icon of the 1980s music scene, he has lived his life in the unrelenting glare of fame. Now in his 60s, George reflects on his...
Steve McQueen’s excellent new film Blitz explores, amongst other things, how the population of the East End had to force their way into the London Underground stations for protection. This was because, as he details in a recent interview, Churchill had forbidden their use by Londoners – due to...
The revered British actor Timothy West has passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, surrounded by friends and family at the end. Known for his distinctive, resonant voice, his immense talent, and his dedication to the craft of acting, West’s life was one marked by...
Dr Kevan Manwaring, MA Creative Writing Course Leader at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is offering an entertaining guided tour of Dorset’s literary landscape from the comforts of the Dorset Museum in Dorchester on Wednesday 27 November. In this talk, writer and academic, Dr Manwaring, will offer both an overview of...
The recent rise of Bluesky as a popular alternative to Elon Musk’s rebranded social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), speaks volumes about the shifting digital landscape. As Bluesky's membership soared from 9 million in September to 14.5 million by mid-November 2024, it’s clear that users are abandoning X in...
Quincy Jones, the towering force in modern music, is no longer with us, but his legacy is as enduring as the rhythms, melodies, and beats he so masterfully orchestrated. The music industry has rarely seen someone with such depth of influence across genres and generations. Jones's work as a...
In Bear Necessities of Politics and Power, Iratus Ursus Major has delivered a masterclass in political theory that combines wit, wisdom, and critical insight. This book, delightfully unorthodox yet thoroughly enlightening, provides an accessible yet comprehensive journey through political ideologies, serving as both a primer for novices and a...
The recent clash between Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and an audience member demanding condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza sparked widespread discussion, not only about Radiohead’s long-standing refusal to boycott Israel but also about whether they, and other musicians, would have made the same choice during apartheid-era South Africa. Would...
Richard Seymour’s new book 'Disaster Nationalism' captures the deep ideological and psychological intersections between climate collapse, disaster nationalism, and human solidarity, challenging simplistic narratives around contemporary political movements and environmentalism. Seymour, whose intellectual journey into climate consciousness began in 2015, grapples with the unsettling implications of our current trajectory....