Despite being vastly different in genre, storyline, and even production style, is there a link between the stories? WALL-E is an animated Pixar classic, meanwhile Beasts of The Southern Wild is a relatively unheard of (while undeniably popular, it has only grossed ~$21 million in worldwide box office compared to…

Humanity didn’t understand why they were in danger, nor did they understand what they were endangering, as they continued to engage in harmful behaviours. I was only 14 in 2020, so for me to know what our planet would look like in 50 years’ time would be somewhat impossible, but…

Hamlet, a thrilling 4,000-line tragedy whose repute among Shakespearean fanatics, is only overshadowed by the fear it evokes in high-school English students. Sir William Shakespeare’s greatest piece of theatre, it is famous for its exploration of complex themes such as love, grief, family, and death. However, to say that these…

Write about your reading life and what you think about reading. Have your reading habits changed and why? Do you agree that reading is important? (You don’t have to agree with me.) What do you make of the Dylan Thomas poem above, or what Neil Gaiman says in his speech…

The first morning of spring carried with it a relentless tranquillity. Whisking away the crisp winter air and carrying a warm breeze which seemed to spawn chirping birds and vibrant plants in its wake. The wind seemed to deaden as it reached her windowsill though, leaving her to drown in…

The first morning of spring carried with it a relentless tranquillity. Whisking away the crisp winter air and carrying a warm breeze which seemed to spawn chirping birds and vibrant plants in its wake. The wind seemed to deaden as it reached her windowsill though, leaving her to drown in…