Category: Features

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    Camilla Cassidy

    “There are more people to get into heated debates with” – an interview with Plastic Barricades

    Camilla Cassidy interviews Plastic Barricades ahead of their Edgetival appearance.

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    Jack Sheppard

    Does an EGOT mean anything?

    Writer Jack explores the possibility of Lin-Manuel Miranda becoming the 13th EGOT winner.

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    Liam Beazley

    Our Oscars: A Triumph for Diversity in Film

    Liam Beazley looks at the progress of the diversity problem in film, and whether the Academy are really to blame.

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    James Barker

    “It feels like 2000 again!”: A Q&A with Southampton’s Craig David

    The Edge talks to Craig David about his comeback, a possible new album, and games of manhunt…

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    Thea Hartman

    The Core of Awards Season

    Thea Hartman examines the essence that underlies the entire Awards Season.

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    Alex Smith

    “We just get on with it”: an interview with Dutch Uncles

    Alex Smith sits down with Stockport’s alternative quartet Dutch Uncles to talk about their upcoming tour, and fifth album release.

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    Abi Cutler

    Taking the Stage: From Film to Broadway

    With ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ the Musical setting its sights on the Broadway stage, Abi Cutler looks back at some of the successes and failures of films adapted for musical theatre.

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    Navi Ahluwalia

    “I wouldn’t say I’m famous”: An interview with Zak Abel

    Head of Relations Navi Ahluwalia chats to Zak Abel about his new album, ‘Only When We’re Naked’, releasing March 10th.

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    Laura Woodhouse

    The Passengers Problem: Should art promote only positive portrayals of relationships?

    Given the controversy surrounding Passengers’ problematic portrayal of consensual relationships, should art have to promote only positive portrayals of relationships?

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Wake up Academy! It’s time to give some credit to the genre films

    The Academy seems to be diversifying its nominees again, but what about its genres?

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    Rehana Nurmahi

    The importance of the real in the surreal

    Features Editor Rehana looks at how human characters and themes help us to connect to the fantastic and surreal.

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    Nelly Mair

    The Magic of Musicals

    With La La Land birthing a resurgence in the love of musicals, Nelly Mair looks at why we’ve always loved the genre.

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    Lydia Cline

    “You can’t do a role like Norman half-hearted; you have to give it 100 percent”: An Interview with Reece Shearsmith

    We talk to the veteran comedy actor, who’s latest play ‘The Dresser’ is currently at Chichester Theatre.

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    Liana Dent

    Gandalf Quotes to Live By

    Head of Design Liana finds wisdom in the quotes of Gandalf.