Tag: fantasy

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    Holly Allwright

    The Butterfly Queen Review

    Holly Allwright discusses a queer fantasy-horror film for Pride Month…

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    Sam Pegg

    Book Review: Tracey M Carvill’s ‘Children of the Tithe’

    Carvill’s ‘Children of the Tithe’ may not be perfect, but what if offers in dark splendour is enough to keep most readers hooked.

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    Amy Scott-Munden

    The Spiderwick Chronicles was released 15 years ago!

    While researching The Spiderwick Chronicles, a beloved childhood film of mine, I came to the conclusion that I must’ve been a very sensitive child, because nowhere is this film described as a horror, yet in 2008, I was absolutely scared out of my skin by this fantasy film.  The plot follows twins Jared and Simon […]

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    Amy Scott-Munden

    (COLLAB) Favourite TV Shows of 2022!

    Our lovely Editor, Amy Scott-Munden and Culture Editor, Emily Poole discuss and celebrate their favourite 2022 TV Show releases to round off the year! From Teen Drama to Thrillers, they love it all!

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    Sam Pegg

    Defining YA Fiction: The Rise of Fantasy & Dystopia in the Noughties

    Editor, Sam Pegg, discusses the rise of Young Adult Novels in the noughties and why they were so popular.

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    Sam Pegg

    Where Should Fantasy End?

    Editor, Sam Pegg, asks if endless spin-offs and sequels are really necessary for our favourite fantasy series.

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    Sam Pegg

    Fairy Tail: Non-Stop Fantasy Fun

    Sam Pegg tells us why we should start watching Fairy Tail.

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    Alice Fortt

    Neil Gaiman: Fantasy for the New Generation

    Neil Gaiman? Haven’t heard of him, where have you been the past 30 years?

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    Morgan McMillan

    Rock Operas for Beginners

    Our editor, Morgan McMillan, addresses some of the most successful rock operas from the last 40 years. What makes them so great? Why are rock operas something to see live? How are they successful? Read on to find out!

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    Morgan McMillan

    Our Favourite Fantasy Poems: Folklore, Witches and Devils

    Kubla Khan – Samuel Taylor Coleridge Kubla Khan is a transcription of a dream-vision Samuel Taylor Coleridge experienced whilst under the influence of opium, the entire poem was inspired by a travel book, Purchas His Pilgrimage. Coleridge began to focus on the line “at Zanadu Kubla Khan built a pleasure palace”, this line opened Coleridge’s […]

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    Jo Lisney

    Dancing in The Streets: Why Notting Hill Carnival is Culturally Important

    Live editor, Jo Lisney, takes an in-depth dive into why Notting Hill Carnival is particularly important to London. From dancing to costumes, this is something she encourages all to experience once in their lives.

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    Alice Fortt

    Who is the Reigning King of Fantasy?: Middle Earth or Marvellous Medicine?

    Some of our writers and committee members talk about their favourite fantasy writers and why they’re the ultimate fantasy creator.

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    Tilly Magwaza

    Pan’s Labyrinth: 14 Years On

    With Guillermo Tel Toro’s fantastical masterpiece 14 years old, Tilly Magwaza looks back on why it was so special.

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    Morgan McMillan

    Our Favourite Fantasy Bands

    Fantasy bands are a niche of the music industry that in my opinion just don’t get enough love. Here, we celebrate all things weird, magical and mystical with a few of our absolute favourite fantasy bands and musicians. Starset It doesn’t get any more fantasy than Starset. They’re a band led by a fictional group […]