Category: Culture

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    Ben Dolbear

    Review: Have I Got News For You (Series 56, Episode 1)

    Is fifty-six series’ a good time to call it a day? Ben Dolbear exhumes HIGNFY’s corpse.

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    Theo Smith

    Review: Doctor Who (Series 11, Episode 1)

    It’s about time. Theo Smith reviews Jodie Whittaker’s debut as Thirteen.

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    Abi Cutler

    Review: Marvel’s Spider-Man

    Literature Executive Abi Cutler gives her comprehensive review of Insomniac Games’ web-slinging PS4 exclusive.

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    Laura Elizabeth Barr

    Review: Wicked at the Mayflower Theatre

    The West End musical cackles its way into Southampton – but is it magical or mediocre? Laura Barr reviews.

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    Christian Wise

    On Edge: Anticipating The Man in the High Castle (Season 3)

    To whom does the future belong? Christian Wise examines the things we can expect from the next season of Amazon’s alternate historical drama.

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    Damian Meaden

    On Edge: Anticipating Doctor Who (Series 11)

    The Thirteenth Doctor is landing this Sunday! Damian previews Jodie’s debut series.

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    Ellis Murrell

    Last Month In Culture: September 2018

    September is in the books. Culture Editor Ellis appraises the month’s releases.

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    Ellis Murrell

    Nostalgic News: Pokemon Red & Blue was released 20 years ago

    The English-language port of the games that started it all turned twenty this week. Ellis takes a look back at their surprising success.

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    Ellis Murrell

    Freshers’ Binge-Watching Guide: Breaking Bad

    Breaking Bad turned 10 earlier this year. Culture Editor Ellis dives back in to explain why its a show that everyone needs to watch.

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    Tom Brewster

    Freshers Binge-Watching Guide: The Eric Andre Show

    If nihilism and public menacing sounds like your cup of tea, you’re going to want to try this one out.

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    Tash Williamson

    Closer to the Edge: Our Favourite Doctor

    Ahead of Jodie Whittaker’s first episode as Thirteen, the Edge’s writers take a look back at their favourite incarnations of the Time Lord.

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    Charlotte Colombo

    Lessons I’ve Learnt From: BoJack Horseman

    Charlotte Colombo dives into the bleak and nihilstic world of Hollywoo to decipher what BoJack Horseman has taught her.

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    Ellis Murrell

    Review: And The Ocean Was Our Sky

    Ellis reviews the latest work by Patrick Ness, author of ‘A Monster Calls.’

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    Christian Wise

    Flashback Review: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Hour

    A new era of Doctor Who is approaching. In celebration, Christian Wise takes a look back at the very first episode of Matt Smith’s tenure.