Author: Laurence Russell


  • Freshers’ Special: How Kiki’s Delivery Service helped my transition to university

    In our continuing feature for Fresher’s week, Laurence uses the film Kiki’s Delivery Service to explain the transition to university.

  • How Marvel comics are one step ahead of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Laurence looks at the recent ways in which Marvel comics push the boundaries, and why the MCU should follow suit

  • Is the musical comedy of YouTube finally making its way to Hollywood?

    With the US release of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Laurence takes a look at the evolution of musical comedy and where it seems to be heading.

  • Dan Aykroyd saw the new Ghostbusters and liked it, are we being too harsh on reboots?

    In a statement recently, Dan Aykroyd has said that he is fond of the new Ghostbusters. Why then, are we so unwilling to give it, and other modern reboots, a chance?

  • Review: Mrs Magician – Bermuda

    ‘Bermuda is a mellowed out joy suitable for all your melancholic, out of body experience needs.’ Laurence reviews.

  • Review: Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (Season 1, Episodes 2 & 3)

    Laurence reviews the second and third episodes of Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments.

  • Review: Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (Season 1, Episode 1)

    Laurence reviews the first episode of Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments.

  • Review: Master of None (Season 1)

    Laurence reviews Netflix’s comedy series, Master of None.

  • Review: Sense8

    Laurence explains why he thinks The Wachowski’s latest offering is a breath of fresh air.