Mommy- Xavier Dolan review:

Mommy (2014, dir. Xavier Dolan)  is an intricate blend of technical and acting prowess, with palpable emotion laced throughout the film. A simple one word review for this masterpiece would be adequate enough but then again I think it deserves to be shouted about, read about, raved about and watched many a time. Dolan’s use…

What I Wish I Had Known Before Uni

Before I begin, I’ll give you a bit of background on my life as a student- as I by no means have had the ‘typical’ experience. Choosing to study at UEA was a long process for me as I already had lived in Norwich for a couple of years. I was, at first, reluctant to…

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo – Review

I first discovered Bernardine Evaristo in my second year of uni doing a Drama module in Feminist Theatre. She has been active since the 80s and set up a theatre company called Theatre of Black Women. We read ‘Chiaroscuro’ (written by Jackie Kay) which was performed within the theatre company, I found it was pretty…

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Book Review

Sibling Loyalty, Dark Comedy and Violence in Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer My Sister, the Serial Killer is a darkly comedic story of murderous intent, patriarchal violence and romance – but primarily an exploration of the extent of sibling loyalty. The narrative voice of older sister Korede is a nurse by day, but by night…

We Can’t Breathe: A Poem

"I can't breathe." Three words. Three simple words. Three heartbreaking words. Three words that sparked a movement. An innocent black man was murdered. Yes.  Murdered. Cops held him down Whilst he gasped For breath. And you expect Us to stay Silent? They can't breathe As they mourn the murder Of their family members. As they…

Queenie by Candice Carty – Williams: Book Review

Candice Carty- Williams’ Queenie is a stellar and uplifting novel that follows Queenie, a young black woman from London. Her book navigates a whole host of topics from female friendship, mental health, sex, race, therapy, gentrification, the list is endless.  I came to Queenie just as I’d hit a bit of a general life slump…

Self Isolation Tips and Tricks

Hello everyone! This is obviously a bit different to our usual posts, but the world is looking a bit different lately, so we are adapting. I'm sure you all know a lot about the virus pandemic situation, and if you need anymore information I would implore you to look at WHO. Make sure to check…

Little Women: Film Review Take Two!

This is our second Review of Little Women! Our first was done by the lovely Ellie in January, so make sure to check that out!Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is nothing short of excellent. Known for the success of her original film Lady Bird (2017), Gerwig wrote and directed the…

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Book Review

TW: Extreme violence both sexual and otherwise, racism, childhood trauma  Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is not only interesting but a vital read. An autobiography intended to be read like a novel, Caged Bird is a searing look into Angelou’s childhood in the American South during the 1930s. Covering the rape she experienced at the hands of…

SheCan: What makes a successful woman?

 SheCan is a day of events to inspire and empower students. On the 5th March 2020, female leaders, employers and others will be delivering skills sessions throughout, followed by a drinks networking reception with employers and a panel of female leaders. You can book your place on Career Central. For this brief we asked Brooke…