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Films, Books, Shorts and Thoughts.

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"ASHES TO ASHES"
A true life dilemma about the mortal remains of two gay partners, prompted this script by former BBC documentary maker Deborah Perkin.
Deborah Perkin
Oct 20, 20216 min read


'September Doubt Engine' and Other Poems.
These poems, from debut writer Angus Brown, are concerned with anxiety around the transference that comes with each new stage of life.
Angus Brown
Sep 27, 20212 min read


"I'm Not Gonna Tell You to Steal Video Games. But..."
Mass layoffs, sexual harassment, and exorbitant prices are just a few shitty practices Thom Jupp believes could justify theft of big games.
Thom Jupp
Sep 13, 20218 min read


Take It Off and Show Them What's Left of Me - Part 1
Beth Cope introduces Part I of her sci-fi world and the characters caught in it’s web, with her new short story.
Beth Cope
Aug 30, 20216 min read


Billionaire's Row
An ongoing tale of morbid juxtaposition and silver-lined grief through the eyes of a young adult living on the city streets.
Joe Bird
Aug 12, 20217 min read


Omission to Oblivion
"It was an accident." Akshoo Mull explores the accidental nature of art through this series of photographs.
Akshoo Mull
Jul 26, 20212 min read


Taking the Far-Right Seriously
Thomas Jupp returns with an opinion piece on the Far-Right, exploring these terrifying White Nationalists in their ridiculousness.
Thom Jupp
Jul 15, 20217 min read


"Guts" and "I HAVE TAKEN ON THE NAME OF AMMIT".
MA poet, Alex Hillman, explores ideas surrounding the body and naming through two of her latest works.
Alex Hillman
Jul 1, 20212 min read


The Patron Saint of Christopher Street: Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)
'The Patron Saint of Christopher Street', Marsha P. Johnson is a Queer icon whose compassion and beauty transcends all human categories.
Thom Jupp
Jun 21, 20214 min read




Patricia Lockwood's 'No One Is Talking About This' - A Review
Arcadia reviews Patricia Lockwood's explosive novel 'No One Is Talking About This', shortlisted for the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.
Arcadia Molinas Argimon
May 26, 20215 min read


The Denizens
This grim, fantastical tale, from debut writer Aaryan Kapoor, speaks of desolation and depicts how trauma can be hereditary.
Arayan Kapoor
Apr 29, 20216 min read


PANIC
A short story by Christian Schifano, about a Mother and Son. The piece was inspired by a grey cloud, the kind to make one squint their eyes.
Christian Schifano
Apr 3, 20215 min read


Turning off the City Lights: Goodbye to Lawrence Ferlinghetti
In memory of poet, publisher and political activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who sadly died on February 22nd in his home in San Francisco.
Emily O'Callaghan
Feb 28, 20214 min read


A Cuppa and a Catch-up: OOKS
A conversation with multi-instrumentalist 'OOKS' about his latest project, creating over 2020 and how to brew the perfect cuppa.
Joe Bird
Feb 20, 20216 min read


To The Moon: The GameStop Short-Squeeze
A financial revolution of the ages, or just one big meme? We take a look at the GameStop short squeeze of 2021.
Emily O'Callaghan
Feb 13, 20217 min read


Them and Me.
A poem grown out of a frustrated appeal for genuine self expression.
Ben Riggs
Jan 27, 20211 min read


ALL CAPS - an epitaph to the enigmatic MF DOOM
A four part epitaph to the legendary MF DOOM and the creation of "Madvilliany" (2004), with Madlib.
Joe Bird
Jan 15, 20212 min read


Where Are All The Cops?
A critical investigation of American double standards of U.S. socio-politics, shown by yesterday's shocking display of white supremacy.
Emily O'Callaghan
Jan 7, 20215 min read


Hampton's Gold
"There are artefacts beyond imagining, built from old tin cans and tacks
In dusty garages and derelict warehouses"...
Micheal Randall
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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