Author: Eleanor Joyce


  • The Appeal of the ‘Ordinary Star’

    Writer Eleanor takes a look at the appeal of the ‘ordinary star’ and why we feel like we can relate to them so well.

  • On Edge: Anticipating Mass Effect Andromeda

    Eleanor Joyce previews the franchise’s last instalment, which arrives March 21st.

  • Author in Focus: Terry Pratchett

    Eleanor Joyce explores the late great writer to discover what makes his brand of surreal fantasy so compelling.

  • Nostalgic News: War Horse was released five years ago today

    The film, based on Michael Morpurgo’s film of the same name, was released five years ago today.

  • Introducing: Sweet Tempest

    Eleanor Joyce introduces Sweet Tempest, a Danish duo who tell everyday stories through their dream-pop music.

  • The Wackiest Corners of Star Wars’ Expanded Universe

    With the new Star Wars films rendering much of the old expanded universe obsolete, writer Eleanor Joyce gives her verdict on the strangest content to have been licensed by George Lucas.

  • Introducing: Frida Sundemo

    Eleanor Joyce introduces Frida Sundemo, the Swedish songstress who’s been working magic on the Scandinavian music scene with her new single ‘We Are Dreamers’.

  • Closer to the Edge: Our Winter Watchlist

    It’s Christmassssss! As the festive season looms, our writers look at their favourite movies to watch at this time of year.

  • How important is chemistry between TV presenters?

    Writer Eleanor Joyce looks at famous UK television presenters to see if their chemistry is the key to their on-screen success.

  • A history of clowns in the media

    With the ‘killer clown’ craze sweeping the nation, writer Eleanor Joyce reflects on how their image has been presented in the media.

  • Nostalgic News: Tomb Raider was released 20 years ago today

    Lara Croft’s Tomb Raider first burst onto our consoles twenty years ago today.

  • Introducing: Twin Wild

    Writer Eleanor Joyce explains why Reading’s four-piece band Twin Wild and their new EP could be the breakthrough band of 2016.

  • Are spin-offs spinning wildly out of control?

    With the recent announcement that the popular vampire mockumentary ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ will be receiving a TV spin-off, is this a formula for success, or a recipe for disaster?

  • Introducing: The Sherlocks

    Writer Eleanor Joyce is on the case to decipher the mystery of the meteoric rise of The Sherlocks.