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'Unsane' delivers twisted thrills from a corrupt mental institution
For better or worse, the films of Steven Soderbergh (Logan Lucky, Ocean’s Eleven, Out of Sight) tend to have a cold, clinical, slickly professional quality to their craft. So when the drama moves to the sanitised hallways of a mental institution in this twisted new psychological thriller, the veteran filmmaker is right in his element, so long as the script doesn’t get in his way.
Did you know that eating good vegetables is now affordable?
If we go back a few years I wouldn't have been the first to recommend organic vegetables boxes. Not because I didn't love them but because they were a bit pricey and I felt a bit like a snob telling people they should make a switch from cheaper goods at the supermarket. To me, healthy fresh quality food has always been important for a number of reasons, starting from my own health to making ethical, earth supporting choices.
Do Native lives matter in America
The struggle of the Native Americans has been a long and well documented one but on many frontiers the battle has yet to cease. In 2016 The Guardian’s Counted Project revealed that Native Americans were the number one victims of police brutality. With African Americans coming in at a close second since dropping from the number one spot in 2015. Showing that protesting and public awareness can make all the difference.
Arcade Fire to play three nights in Wembley!
Acclaimed Montreal art-rock vets Arcade Fire return to London for the latest leg of their Infinite Content tour, which will also see them stopping in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
More than 100 cities get most of their electricity from renewable sources
According to data published last month by environmental impact research organisation CDP, the number of cities getting at least 70% of their electricity from renewable sources has more than doubled since 2015. In a study of more than 570 cities worldwide, it was found that 101 cities hit this 70% target, compared to just 42 back in 2015. Better yet, more than 40 of these cities are currently running on 100% renewable energy.
Five Miles putting Seven Sisters on the map
Seven Sisters isn’t renowned for its nightlife, a ten-minute bus ride from Dalston it never had to be, comfortable in its existence as a stepping stone on a night out; twenty minutes from Shoreditch on the bus and a swift tube journey into central. But this could be changing. As the more traditional strips of nightlife are sold to developers concerned with profit rather than partying, Londoners have branched out.
Five people who lost it all and started again
Sometimes you have to take 2 steps back to take a step forward and that applies to all of us, we are going to show you 5 entrepreneurs who lost it all, started again and went on to have even greater success. Born in Maidenhead he founded his first business selling computers at an early age and became successful very quickly but after a few years of unsuccessful business start-ups he lost everything and had to move back in with parents in his late twenties.
Croydon's got itself a sick summer festival!
Croydon’s Lloyd Park will host The Butterfly Effect Festival’s debut run this July. Between the 28th and 29th the festival will bring together 20,000 to the lush park for a right good summer smasher. They’ve teamed up with big brands to help bring the beats to the party. The biggest to mention is the first collaboration between two Ibizan legends, Warriors & Do Not Sleep who’ll be bringing the vibes of their parties that have been tearing things up on the White Isle to Croydon.
DRUGZZ will transport you to his electronic suburbia with 'Someone Other Than Me'
Up and coming future-bass artist DRUGZZ has released his debut single ‘Someone Other Than Me’ via Super Serious, mastered by Joe LaPorta of Sterling Sound Studio (Imagine Dragons, Grizzly Bear, The WEEKND, Armin Van Buuren) and produced by Robbie Gardunio (Siglia, Bohnes, Eyho). Born in the slums of upscale suburbia, Sam Krager began his childhood without much of a chance. Coming from a loving family of 6, he always felt insufficient and looked over.
British Urban Film Festival's first feature film tackles issues of colourism
After 13 years of bringing the best of urban independent cinema to a wider audience, the British Urban Film Festival takes things to the next level with the announcement of their first original production as part of their upcoming movie platform BUFF Originals. Receiving its UK premiere 5th June at the Rio Cinema in Dalston, No Shade is a romantic drama that’s set to offer a black British perspective on timely issues of colourism.
From crazy fans to meeting legends, Jay James tells us about life after X Factor
After coming 8th in 2014’s X-Factor finals, Jay James’ life could be described as a genuine inspiration, having had his life turned upside down when he went from living a life in the Navy to becoming a successful pop star. We caught up with the man himself before his new tour to discuss drunken tattoos, performing with legends and erm…aliens. How did you go from being in the navy to becoming a musician?
How WhatsApp is Slowly Sacrificing Privacy: Important
In the last few days, news has broken about WhatsApp’s latest app update. Concerns have been raised about the data sharing policies, whereby the messaging service, which was bought by Facebook in 2014 for a staggering $19,000,000,000 (that’s 19 billion) will share information and even messages with its parent company. In the user agreement, WhatsApp states that “Facebook will not use your WhatsApp messages for any purpose other than to assist us in operating and providing our Services”.
Joe Pilgrim & The Ligerians drop some knowledge in new song!
Joe Pilgrim and The Ligerians bring us a new and unforgettable tune 'Use Your Time'. Joe Pilgrim is a French Beninese artist who started his career singing gospel, it is only when he crossed the path of The Ligerians that Pilgrim became more versatile. Ranging from one range to the other and finally as we know him today, a highly respected reggae artist. The band's new track 'Use Your Time' is a song with a message, it speaks of equality, human's rights, immigration and other issues in our world.
How the British heartlessly murdered one million Indians
We should not have to be reminded of the atrocities that the British empire caused during their estimated 300-400-year rule that ended only a few short decades ago. Because this is something about history that should be chiselled into our mind, just like the world war is or the Egyptians are.
The Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin
You would have to be in the deepest, darkest cave to not have heard about the quite unbelievable rise in the price and value of Bitcoin lately. Many people are still asking questions. What is it? Where does it come from and should I buy some? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is a digital currency. It can be passed from one person to another with codes or "addresses". They are usually stored in "wallets" either online, on your phone, on your computer or on some other hardware device.
Catalonia’s Fight for Independence – A Warning to the World
On October the 1st the Catalan government held a referendum giving Catalan’s the chance to declare independence from Spain and become a sovereign state. Of the 43% of Catalan’s who voted, 90% voted for independence and on the 2nd of October, the Catalan government declared Catalonia a separate state. However, the Spanish national government has disregarded the result and branded the referendum 'illegal'. Since the controversial vote, there has been protests, police violence and imprisonments.
Muslim student raises awareness of homelessness
The ARK project (Acts of Random Kindness) created by King’s College’s Islamic Society and 4th year medicine student Naveed Khan aims to do pretty much do what it says on the tin. But with a strong focus on raising awareness around homelessness; which Khan did by putting together a video with a King’s professor whom they dressed as a homeless person to see if students or colleagues would recognise her, they didn’t.
Do a good deed and share the love
You want to do a good deed but something gets in your way. Maybe you feel like it's too difficult or you think you need to be a millionaire to help people. Your wrong! The falafel restaurant Pilpel is showing us that we can all do simple acts of kindness every day, by encouraging people with their 'Pilpel For the People'.
Beaten not broken: The Life & Times of a former Black Panther
Born and raised in Baltimore in the 60's Conway is no stranger to the severe discrimination and prejudice many black people faced during that time. Forced to deal with hostile working environments, and inspired by Malcolm X's autobiography, Conway joined the Baltimore Black Panther Party in 1969. From there, Conway worked with other BPP members to tackle police brutality in Baltimore.
Who Said Rapping About Broccoli Wasn't Cool!
Appetite for Change, a nonprofit- health organization might have just dropped the sickest rap about eating right. Yep, you read that right, being healthy has never sounded so good. The video drops lyrics like, "All this talk about guns and the drugs, pretty serious.
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