By Sara Bright The Nobel Prize in Economics for 2024 has brought the work of three distinguished scholars – Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James…
By Sara Bright In 2015, ITV unleashed Jekyll & Hyde, a bold reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll…
By Sara Bright In 2015, a short film stormed the global cinematic landscape with a blend of outrageous comedy, homage to 80s action cinema, and…
By Sara Bright Vincent van Gogh’s relocation to the tranquil city of Arles in 1888 marked a transformative chapter in his artistic journey, where the…
By Sara Bright Henry Moore, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated sculptors, holds a singular place in the history of modern art. His monumental…
By Sara Bright In today’s digital age, social media has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. From waking up to the…
When Steven Antin’s Burlesque sashayed into cinemas in November 2010, the critical establishment sharpened its claws. Mainstream reviewers largely dismissed the musical as a derivative…
By Sara Bright Cherries, a fruit often associated with the height of summer, have long been enjoyed for their sweet, tart flavour. Yet beyond their…
By Sara Bright The question of how humans perceive time – specifically, our capacity to anticipate the future versus our ability to recall the past…
By Sara Bright Jennifer Lynch’s Boxing Helena (1993) remains one of the most unsettling and controversial psychological thrillers in cinema history. A chilling exploration of…