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Square Subculture Shutdown: Birmingham's Battle for its Beats
On Tuesday (March 25th), to the surprise of many Brummies, The Square shopping centre abruptly closed, leaving shop owners and businesses...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 25


Adolescence: A Web of Wounds
The Netflix short series Adolescence (2025), featuring the debut of 15-year-old Owen Cooper alongside Stephen Graham, unsettles...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 17


The Story They Don't Tell about Bossa Nova with Ella Fitzgerald and Johnny Alf
On February 28th, the week closed on a golden note with the posthumous release of The Moment of Truth: Ella at the Coliseum, a collection...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 4


Brilliant Brushstrokes: Remembering Tarsila do Amaral
Who is Tarsila do Amaral and why she remains relevant to Brazil after so long.
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 25


Milton Nascimento: The Birth of Brazilian Brilliance - You Can't Sit With Him!
"Why won't you see My western side? [...] I'm from South America I know, you won't know But now I'm a cowboy I'm from gold, I am you I am...
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 5


The Rise of Romantasy: 50 Shades of Storytelling and Sexuality – Feminism Under the Twilight Gaze
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Fifty Shades of Grey (Sam Taylor-Johnson, 2010), a controversial viral phenomenon, while Twilight...
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 4


Why Birmingham Must Fight to Keep Electric Cinema Alive
27 December marked the 115th anniversary of Birmingham’s Electric Cinema. However, this milestone carries a bittersweet note, as the...
Sofia R. Willcox
Jan 28


Os Garotin: From São Gonçalo’s Streets to Latin Grammy Glory - Can You Feel the Power? It is Black!
On November 14th, the 25th Latin Grammys took centre stage, but it wasn't just the iconic awards ceremony that had everyone talking. The...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 28, 2024


Black Rio and the Soundtrack of the Movement: Afro-Brazilian Music, Culture, and Identity
the often-overlooked Afro-Brazilian counterculture of the 1970s and 80s in Rio de Janeiro.
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 26, 2024


Body Horror and Beauty: The 'Beast' Within 'The Substance' - A Feminist Gaze
On September 18, 2024, The Substance , directed by Coralie Fargeat, was released, marking Demi Moore's return to the silver screen and...
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 20, 2024


Oscar Odyssey: Fernanda Torres & Wagner Moura’s Journey to Gold
2024 reopens Brazil's Oscar wound—Fernanda Torres and Wagner Moura aim for the bull’s-eye, hoping to bring home the long-awaited victory.
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 11, 2024


From Margins to Medals: Rebecca's Monumental Mark on Brazilian Gymnastics
Recently, international media covered the historic event of the first all-Black Olympic gymnastics podium featuring Rebecca Andrade,...
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 9, 2024


Pabllo Vittar: The Queen Who Dares, the Heir Who Cares
Recently, The New York Times declared Pabllo Vittar the heir to RuPaul’s Drag Race, a popular TV show that highlights drag queens...
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 5, 2024


From 1900 to 2024: Gender (In)Equality in the Paris Olympics Explained
As we approach the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it's worth reflecting on the city's Olympic history to build anticipation, especially...
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 24, 2024


Oruã: they gave us mirrors, and we saw a sick world
The name Oruã carries deep roots, originating from the Nheengatu-Tupi language of the Amazonian people, meaning illness or the spiritual...
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 19, 2024


70 x 7 Faces of Frida Kahlo-A Woman in 1000+Â A Revolutionary Ahead Her Time
Explore Frida Kahlo's multifaceted legacy.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 11, 2024


Luiz Gonzaga: The Forgotten Brazilian King
Come with me to discover the legacy of a Brazilian King whose music squared some minds, but shaped a nation.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 27, 2024


From Miniskirts to #IamNotADistraction: Mary Quant's Children of Revolution
a dress not a yes, but who rules the world? Girls, nonetheless!
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 17, 2024


Zezé Motta: Championing Change in Brazilian Cinema and Community
Discover why Zezé Motta's story intertwines with cinema legend Hattie McDaniel's. Click for the captivating details!
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 10, 2024


6 Reasons Why Yungblud is the Contemporary British Working-Class Hero
an overview of Yungblud's trajectory under the working class lenses
Sofia R. Willcox
May 31, 2024
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