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27 December marked the 115th anniversary of Birmingham’s Electric Cinema. However, this milestone carries a bittersweet note, as the...

A look at love, heartbreak, the art of storytelling in music, and the timeless appeal and power of breakup songs across generations.

Last year, 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of the singular British indie rock band, The Smiths. The Smiths played a pivotal role in...

“A Complete Unknown” (James Mangold, 2025) is now playing in British cinemas. Set in the early 1960s, the film follows a 19-year-old Bob...

When Adele’s 2015 hit “Million Years Ago” was accused of copying Martinho da Vila and Toninho Geraes’ 1996 Brazilian classic “Mulheres”, it sparked heated debates online. But for Brazilians, this wasn’t new – it was just another example of our music inspiring global hits without proper credit. Brazilian culture has shaped the global music scene for decades, yet it’s often overlooked or dismissed unless tied to controversy. Similar cases include Rod Stewart's “Da Ya Think I'm

Christmas around the clock, but there are biopics worth talking about. In the United States, there’s A Completely Unknown (James Mangold,...

Among the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced, it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I truly began to recognize the beauty in...

As someone born and raised in Brazil, and after immersing myself in its audiovisual productions, I can confidently say there’s a unique...

Almost two weeks ago, Netflix gifted us with the second part of season 6 of Cobra Kai (2018–). A particular one-minute sequence of scenes...

On November 14th, the 25th Latin Grammys took centre stage, but it wasn't just the iconic awards ceremony that had everyone talking. The...

This week, as I scrolled through my phone, I came across the news: Kathi Lynn Wilcox is celebrating her 55th birthday. If her name...

As the temperature rises for the premiere of Wicked (Jon M. Chu, 2024) on Friday (November 22) in the United Kingdom—coinciding with the...

At this time of year, Britain is in darkness and cold, and Peru becomes the apple of its eye. Paddington in Peru (Dougal Wilson, 2024)...

Twenty candles may not seem like much, but Outsideleft has always been a blend of youthful energy and classic style.  Since the turn of...

In the closing days of October, Prime Video introduced Midas Man  (Joe A. Stephenson, 2024), a long-awaited attempt to honour Brian...

Not so long ago, three years ago, America's beloved director, Steven Spielberg, made his debut in the world of musicals with West Side...

As the leaves turn golden and the world inches closer to Halloween, the air is thick with mystery and magic, inviting us into the cosy...

On Monday, October 28th, my second cousin blew out sixty candles. Thirty years ago, she made her authorial debut in Brazilian music, but...

Rest in peace, Paul Di’Anno, the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981. Though his time with the band was brief, Iron Maiden is...

Explore boy bands' evolution, examining how they shape memories and masculinity. What does the future hold?