LITERATURE v POPULAR FICTION
CARA ATTWOOD discusses the alleged divide between ‘literature’ and ‘popular fiction’, ‘good’ and ‘bad’ books, and defends our right to read ‘chick lit’, ‘lad lit’, or anything we like.
BLURRED LINES
INA DHAENENS puts forward a parody analysis of Robin Thicke’s infamous lyrics, suggesting that they could refer to reduced vision and wrinkles.
IZZY MEHMET tells us a bit about Japanese pop culture, and speaks to both fans and non-fans to get an idea of just what it is that draws people in the Western world to anime, manga, and Japanese fashion.
JAPANESE POP CULTURE
ZOE FURNIVALL discusses her journey as a book lover into acceptance of the latest literary technology.
TO E-READ OR NOT TO E-READ?
HEATHER CAMPBELL discusses the unveiling of the iPad Air and asks whether Apple are losing their grip on the tablet market. (4TH NOVEMBER 2013)
APPLE IPAD AIR
SHAUNA CATHERINE O’NEILL tells us why she thinks YoutTube is so popular and why we should embrace this, looking in particular this week at YouTuber Toby Turner/Tobuscus.
THE WORLD OF YOUTUBE
BEN ADDICOTT, in his first letter from the world of words, muses about the ups and downs of the library, Ivor Cutler, and why we must read Life in a Scotch Sitting Room.
LETTERS FROM WORDS
EDDY GARDINER reviews cult classic horror film
A Nightmare on Elm Street for its re-release in cinemas this Halloween. (31ST OCTOBER 2013)
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
FEARGHUS URQUHART counts down his 'Top 10 Horror Movies You Probably Didn't Know About'. (31ST OCTOBER 2013
UNKNOWN
HORROR MOVIES
SAMANTHA PIKE advises us on what to watch and what to avoid this Autumn/Fall. This week she looks at Super Fun Night. (1ST NOVEMBER 2013)
SUPER FUN NIGHT
CARA ATTWOOD reviews Revenge Wears Prada, and tells us why the feminist within her made her see the book she once hated in a new light. (1ST NOVEMBER 2013)
REVENGE WEARS PRADA
LAUREN CARTER ALLAN writes about how two seemingly dissimilar characters in different settings both succeed in breaking stereotypes of women in TV. (4TH NOVEMBER 2013)
SARAH LUND vs OLIVIA POPE
BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS
SHAUNA CATHERINE O'NEILL reviews the latest in the series of Batman games. (4TH NOVEMBER 2013)
BETH takes a look at five Apps you’ll want to have on your iPhone or iPad if you’re fashion fiend, a bargain hunter, or simply looking for a little more organisation in your wardrobe.
ESSENITAL i-PHONE FASHION APPS
REX EYNON gives us the rundown of his top 5 big stories in music last month. (4TH NOVEMBER 2013)
OCTOBER MUSIC NEWS
CAITLIN LOGAN reviews 'Disguises', the debut album by Medals, solo project of Sucioperro frontman JP Reid, in advance of its release on Monday. (8TH NOVEMBER 2013)
DISGUISES BY MEDALS
RK STEWART reviews the animation sequal featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Anna Farris, in cinemas now. (8TH NOVEMBER 2013)
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
GRAVITY
THOR 2: THE DARK WORLD
SAMANTHA ELLEN PIKE advises us on what to watch and what to avoid this Autum/Fall. This week she looks at American Horror Story. (14TH NOVEMBER 2013)
FALTUMN REVIEWS:
AMERICAN HORROR STORY
JP REID, frontman of Sucioperro & one half of Marmaduke Duke, talks to us about his new solo project, released today, 'Disguises' by Medals. (12TH NOVEMBER 2013)
JP REID
FEARGHAS URQUHART reviews one of the most talked about new releases, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. (14TH NOVEMBER 2013)
EDDY GARDINER reviews the latest Marvel superhero movie, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. (14TH NOVEMBER 2013)
LAUREN CARTER ALLAN writes about her idea and plans of an Orange is the New Black Musical. (15TH NOVEMBER 2013)
OITNB:
THE MUSICAL
RK STEWART reviews new US crime series The Blacklist, focussing on the first few episodes. (15TH NOVEMBER 2013)
THE BLACKLIST
THOMAS CLARK reviews the Toy Dolls gig at The Cathouse in Glasgow earlier this month. (15TH NOVEMBER 2013)
THE TOY DOLLS
