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The Smurfs were a regular part of my Saturday morning cartoon diet. I loved them so much that I wouldn’t be surprised if my dad switched over to BP so that he could get little bratty Nadia those promotional Smurfs figurines with every refuel. Despite this obsession with Smurfs, I have never seen a Smurf…

The anticipation for Superman is real. As superhero movie geeks entered the cinema, there were two burning questions on their minds. Would David Corenswet be able to wear the cape convincingly? Or would he live up to the “Shein Henry Cavill” memes? Secondly, and perhaps most importantly: what would Marvel Studios’ former golden boy, James…

As someone who identifies as being part Indian, Indian representation in Western media always catches my interest. For a brief period between the late nineties and early noughties, desi flavoured rom coms were in. Think Gurinder Chadha’s Bend it Like Beckham in 2002 and Bride and Prejudice in 2004. Both were fluffy outings with a…

The premise of 2 Michelin starred Mugaritz is seemingly straightforward. From November to April every year, the restaurant is closed so that chefs can work on next season’s menu. This isn’t just a case of creating a menu showcasing seasonal produce. Mugaritz aims to evoke emotive responses out of its concept-based menu. It aims to…

Once upon a time, rom coms were fluffy movies which lived in its own canon. Even before the first scene rolls, you’d know that Meg Ryan will always have her happy ending. However, rom coms have evolved. While they still predominantly end with happily ever after, characters and storylines are getting increasingly complex. Some might…

I’m not going to lie. When I heard about a live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, I was filled with a sense of trepidation. As someone who adores the original series and its cat-like dragon, I was worried Toothless would get mangled. The challenge of adapting anything animated to live action is…

Wilding is a nature documentary based on the best selling book by Isabella Tree. It details the creation of Knepp Wildland – a large scale “re-wilding” project that turned once inarable farmland into a haven for British wildlife. We start with Knepp Estate’s dire beginnings. Knepp Estate was stuck in a flawed system of British…

As a foodie, I am naturally drawn to shows about chefs. Watching the trailer for La Cocina, I was intrigued. La Cocina seems to marry the adrenaline of service with the drama of the players involved. In a era where we manipulate colours with the switch of a filter, the film’s monotone aesthetic is refreshing….

When I first read the synopsis for Tinā, my first thought that this was yet another heartwarming tale about a teacher who inspires their students. While this is true of Tinā, unlike other films in the genre, the protagonist, Mareta Percival, is not gungho about transforming her students’ lives. Instead, audiences receive a film where…