Author: Rebecca James
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The Mysterious Case of the Replaced Song
Rebecca James takes a look at how replacing a song can change a musical.
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Why we should all re-read our childhood favourites
It is World Book Day, and we wanted to celebrate the world of words and, in particular, the books which made a difference to us as children. Previously we have talked about our favourite childhood books – read part one and part two – but now, on this day which is celebrated in many schools around the country, it […]
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Review: The Ex by Alafair Burke
The newest novel from Alafair Burke is a compelling read says Rebecca.
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Romantic subplots – the real villain of superhero movies
The Natasha Romanoff’s of this world deserve better.
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The best and worst Star Wars games
With the recently released Star Wars Battlefront dividing opinions, our writers take a look at some of the best and worst games ever to take place in a galaxy far far away.
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Notes on News: Why toy manufacturers need to stop omitting female characters from their movie tie-in playsets
Rebecca takes a look at the alarming choices that toy manufacturers make to assemble male-orientated movie tie-in playsets.
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Black History Month: Representation matters – why we need African American superheroes
Superhero movies may well be fantasy escapism, with Norse gods and super soldiers running around together in a team with billionaires in flying suits and science experiments gone wrong, but they have a duty to represent the world fully and completely. There has been much conversation in the past about the lack of female representation […]
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Review: Lego Dimensions
Rebecca takes a look at the latest release in the Lego franchise – Lego Dimensions.
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Our favourite PSOne games
With the original Playstation turning 20 this year, our writers take a trip down memory lane and talk about the games that defined the console for them.
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Behind the curtain: Plays that Deserve the Spotlight
Rebecca runs through the various pieces of theatre that need to return to the stage.
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Preview: The Glass Menagerie at The Nuffield Theatre
The play by Tennessee Williams is at The Nuffield Theatre from 9th – 31st October.
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Nostalgic News: Pride and Prejudice first premiered on BBC One, 20 years ago today
One of the most influential Austen adaptations of all time, this version of Pride and Prejudice – starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth – premiered twenty years ago today on 24th September 1995.
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Series to Sink Your Teeth Into: The Dresden Files
Rebecca takes a look at why The Dresden Files is a series well worth your time.
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Flashback: Cross Stitch by Diana Gabaldon
Rebecca takes a look at why Cross Stitch is a fantastic novel, and well worth a read.