I rarely feel as scrutinised as when I park in an accessible parking spot and get out of my car. People all around stare to judge whether or not I am deserving of the space. When I get my crutch out...
So, overall I loved Killing Eve’s first season but I had to admit I was left a little meh and underwhelmed by its embracing the “psycho lesbian” trope without any real commentary. Which sucks,...
On March 23, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared victory over the Islamic State (ISIS) group’s self-styled caliphate, after capturing its last sliver of territory, the eastern...
Russian military personnel have now boldly moved into Venezuela, a decision which, had it been taken in the 1980’s, would have elicited an unprecedented level of hysteria and resistance. Today, the...
A woman in Scotland was in an abusive relationship. She had been battered and beaten by her partner but, until one particular night, he had never sexually abused her. But he came home drunk in the...
With the departure of Kirstjen Nielsen — who, rumor has it, has been lured away with a lucrative package from Jadis, the White Witch, and feels that the eternal snows of occupied Narnia go better...
I sit in North London, in a flat with windows the length of the floor to the ceiling, overlooking passers-by getting on with their day. Ege Dündar is looking out the window, reminiscing on his life...
Like many people with chronic pain conditions, I struggle to get adequate pain killers. Even if my doctor weren’t (understandably) wary of giving me the really heavy stuff, I’d be cautious of...
Every year in late July, unless you keep away from the center of town shutters drawn and silicone earplugs firmly in place, you’re bound to see Elvis Presley getting takeout from The Olde Red Hen...
Mainstream entertainment is becoming more diverse. Gaming lags behind film and television, but we are starting to see concentrated efforts from developers and publishers to create more female, people...
