Author: Adam Affandy
Severance is currently the best show on television. Created by Dan Erikson and Ben Stiller, the Emmy award winning show from Apple TV+ is a gripping experience that balances elements of dark comedy and thriller. It is led by notable actors such as Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Tuturro, and many more. In a current landscape of diverse and quality television, what makes Severance stand out? To put it simply, Severance is about a group of workers who experience a separation between their work lives and personal lives. Our main characters are employees on the severed floor of the company,…
On February 9th, the Super Bowl had its first ever solo hip-hop performer as their headliner. The event was a monumental display of live entertainment by transcending the norms of musical performances. The act served as a vehicle for profound commentary regarding the current societal and political state of America. This led to extensive discourse being ignited across internet platforms. The artist responsible was none other than twenty-two-time Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar. Lamar’s entrance was marked by his appearance on top of a black Buick GNX car, serving as a nod to the album cover of his recent 2024…
In the modern world, millions of songs are accessible to us with just a few clicks. Yet, so many of us still choose to go and see our favourite artists in person, and love the unmatched experience of concerts and gigs. Earlier this year, my friend and I had the exciting opportunity to see Bring Me The Horizon perform live in concert. The Grammy-nominated metal band became one of my favourites during the pandemic, specifically with the release of their critically-acclaimed album ‘Post Human: Survival Horror’. Between my established love for their music, and my friend recently becoming a fan…
Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_cast_of_The_Substance_at_TIFF_%28cropped%29.jpg 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 former Hollywood…
Kate Bush image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KateBushComicRelief.png 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 beyond her lyricism and…
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…