Writing about pop culture, society, and most importantly food.
I’m Worried You All Genuinely Like Joe Exotic
Netflix recently released its newest addition to its collection of binge-worthy documentaries. I’m a fan of a good Netflix documentary and have written about some of the features offered on the streaming platform before. But this documentary was crazy. Tiger King (2020) doesn’t give much away in its trailer and synopsis. I think we were…Continue reading
The Most Motivational Films to Watch When You’re Unemployed
When it comes to unemployment, I am an expert. I’ve been let go, fired, and I’ve quit, so trust me when I say, I know that being unemployed can be the most callous time you have in your life. It’s hard keeping motivated. No matter how many jobs you apply for that are suitable for…Continue reading
The Best Meals for When You Feel a Bit Crummy
A lot of people are finding themselves in a strange predicament during this COVID-19 quarantine; they are having to cook for themselves. The broke and the self-sufficient among us will be annoyed to see a number of people looking for advice on just what to cook with these bare bones ingredients now that lavish restaurant…Continue reading
25 Songs from the 00s Everybody Loves for your Quarantine Playlist
If you are fortunate enough to have the resources to quarantine during this pandemic, one thing you will agree is that quarantine and isolation is pretty damn boring. You’ve watched all the films, read all your books, and did the chores you’ve been putting off for months. So now, it’s the noughties’ turn to cheer…Continue reading
I Didn’t Forget My Mum is Dead, but Thanks for Reminding Me
I lost my mum in August. It was very sudden, very unexpected and very traumatic. Eight months on and we still haven’t had the inquest or any legal asset thingamajigs finalised which should give you an inkling into how unusual the circumstances were and how miserable a time it’s been. It’s Mother’s Day on the…Continue reading
Doctor’s Orders; How to Avoid Coronavirus and Look After Your Health
I’m actually starting this post with an apology. Unless you’ve been living under the sea or in a coma, you will have heard about the global pandemic of COVID-19, an outbreak of coronavirus that is spreading fast and spreading wide. More than 90,000 people have been affected and related deaths have been recorded as in…Continue reading
Gaga, Swift, Beyoncé; Whose Netflix Documentary Takes Home the Prize?
These past couple of weeks during a bout of insomnia, I decided to watch all three Netflix features of the pop giants pictured above. Lady Gaga’s film Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017) shows the soft underbelly of the events coinciding with the star’s fifth album Joanne and her performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show….Continue reading
What Makes The Perfect Victim?
This year’s NME Awards garnered more attention and more controversy than usual. Everyone and their dog has put their two cents into what they felt went down that night, but it also raised a larger question about accountability in incidences of sexism and what The Perfect Victim actually is. Northampton based rapper Slowthai (nope, me…Continue reading
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