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FILM FIX: This is England

Posted August 11th 2011, by Sophie Herdman

Best for: Contemplating human behaviour within groups

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GOOD NEWS: RIOT CLEAN UP

Posted August 9th 2011, by Sophie Herdman

Every Tuesday, we try to bring you a piece of good news. Unfortunately, living in London, we haven’t had much to smile about over the past few days, with riots spreading from the north to the south of the capital. But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. And though it may not [...]

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Why disaster movies can cheer us up

Posted August 9th 2011

Forget happy endings – today’s movies, TV shows and political issues favour apocalyptic horror and grim realism. But there can be benefits to abandoning the happy ever after, says Ariel Leve

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WEEKENDER: Edinburgh Festival

Posted August 5th 2011, by Sophie Herdman

Around this date, each year, hotel prices in Edinburgh soar, pop-up bars appear and an inflatable purple cow is erected. Yes, today is the start of Edinburgh Festival Fringe (5 – 29 August). Comedy, dance, theatre, it’s all there. The perfect opportunity, you might say, to be life curious. If we were going, we’d be [...]

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Book fan creates the ultimate library

Posted August 5th 2011

by Amelia Jones

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FILM FIX: 12 Angry Men

Posted August 4th 2011, by Catherine Small

Best for learning how to argue

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