Author: Adam Affandy
Photo Credit: @TryTheSubstance on Instagram. 2024 has been both a great and diverse year for the horror genre. From crime investigation thriller Longlegs, to Analog mockumentary Late Night With The Devil, audiences have been gifted with many compelling stories. However, one specific recent horror release has led to an influx of online discourse – new feminist body horror film, The Substance. Whilst some have praised the film’s bold creative direction, others have criticised it as shallow and unoriginal. I would argue that Coralie Fargeat’s latest film is a modern horror classic. The premise is simple: Elisabeth Sparkle is an ageing…
Image as seen on Kate Bush’s Instagram @KateBushMusic. From being the first female musician to dominate the UK charts, to having a viral resurgence from Netflix’s Stranger Things, Kate Bush has had an undeniable impact on the music industry ever since her debut in 1978, through her fantastic song-writing, enchanting visuals and distinctive eccentric tone. With her recent announcement of planning to record new music exciting many devoted fans, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the singer’s notable career – and future. This woman’s work Kate Bush is renowned for her unique style, but it extends far…
In 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were killed by their two sons, Lyle and Erik. This case has been revisited by showrunner Ryan Murphy in Netflix’s latest biographical crime anthology, ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’. The title itself exposes a predisposition that the brothers were evil and vile men, akin to notable serial killers like Jeffery Dahmer or Ted Bundy. However, one could argue the real ‘monsters’ here are actually the men responsible for greenlighting the series. It is impossible to discuss the Menendez case without acknowledgement that it is such a nuanced situation. To this day, the…