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Mayhem And Magic: A Festival Report

Oliver Morris explores the new normal of the 2021 Mayhem Film Festival and finds it better than ever.

The Unexpected Joys Of Lockdown: Toyah Willcox And Robert Fripp’s Sunday Lunches

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The eccentric performances from the married couple have been an unexpected highlight of the last year.

The King’s New Digital Clothes

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If your clothes don’t actually exist in physical form, is there any point in wearing them?

Mental Health Mania: The Rise And Rise Of The Church Of Mental Illness

High profile campaigns and the drive to make mental illness the norm does little to help those genuinely suffering to deal with their issues.

We Like Big Butts (Surgically Enhanced Ones, At Least)

The desire for giant asses has apparently gone through the roof during the Covid era.

Boozr – The App For People Who Struggle To Organise Pub Visits

A new social network for pub-goers seems to be a bit unnecessary.

Host Story: The Hype And The Horror

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The scariest film of the last decade, apparently – but does Host live up to the claims that it is the horror film we all need for the Covid Age?

The Traci Lords Workout Videos

The most notorious star of the 1980s climbs onboard the VHS exercise tape craze.

The Model’s Guide To OnlyFans

Disciplinarian, model and all-round kinkster Miss Matthews sings the praises of owning the means of production and doing it for yourself on the popular fansite.

Reflecting On Nature And Looking Inward: The Female Gaze Of Loreal Prystaj

Sexuality, the physical and the manipulated explored in photography.

Raindance 2020: The Woman With Leopard Shoes

An impressively old-school yet very modern crime thriller that keeps you guessing throughout its many twists and turns.

Experiments In Drinking: Marshmallow Milk Stout

Exploring the exotic craft beer pleasures to be found in Lidl.