Opinion
The Oscars: A Show in Identity Crisis
The Oscars marked a tumultuous ceremony this week by awarding Best Picture to CODA - but are the awards really pointing in the right direction?
Brand x Clout: Fashion’s Collaborative Obsession
As Manolo Blahnik announces a reworked Birkenstock, we dive into the wider significance of fashion's current obsession with collaborative collections.
How Gang of Youths’ Album ‘angel in realtime’ Redefines Stadium Rock
Aussie rockers Gang of Youths have released their third studio album. We examine how 'angel in realtime' blends the maximalism of stadium rock with the intimacies of personal storytelling.
The Biopic Issue: Why Do Real-Life Performances Win So Many Awards?
Oscar season brings with it another spate of performances where actors embody real-life people to critical acclaim. Does this love for biopics represent a slightly darker side of Hollywood?
Euphoria and the Limits of Shock Value Storytelling
Euphoria returned for season two this week in typically explosive style. Has the show's long time away helped it to address some of the controversies that made it famous?
Scream, The Matrix Resurrections and the Tension of the Legacy Sequel
Hollywood has become hooked on the idea of revisiting old stories decades down the line, with movies like Scream and The Matrix Resurrections. Does it suggest an overreliance on nostalgia and a loss of originality in film?
Carbon Neutral Isn’t Enough – Can Climate-Positive Knitwear Go Mainstream?
Climate-positive brands give more to the planet than they take from it. Whether their products will be a customer hit is another matter.
Olivia Rodrigo and the Cost of Rapid Sell-Out Tours
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' tour sold out in a matter of minutes last week, leaving plenty of fans frustrated and upset. What impact does massive excess demand have on live touring?
The Brutal Cost of Victory on Succession
The third season of Succession came to a shocking conclusion on Sunday night - but did this new entry live up to the massive expectations placed on it? Containing major season three spoilers.