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Meet the Edinburgh-based Photographer Tackling Men’s Mental Health
“Three times as many men as women die from suicide. Only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men. 40% of men have never...
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Oct 25, 20234 min read


Wes is Back, Tell a Friend: Review
Shortly after the release of Asteroid City earlier this year, auteur Wes Anderson is back again. This time, he has kindly graced us with...
bethanysianlee
Oct 13, 20233 min read


A Guide to Berlin
I completed my 2021-2022 study abroad in the magnificent city of Berlin. Whilst I was there, I created a 'guide' that I sent to others...
bethanysianlee
Jun 27, 20238 min read


Self-Proclaimed Queens of Drama Take the Mic: One Tree Hill's Rewatch Podcast
One Tree Hill is a beacon of 2000s teen drama. From love triangles to crazy stalkers and kidnappings, this show had it all and took...
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Jun 18, 20233 min read


A Before Sunrise Tour of Vienna
When my parents asked if I’d like to go with them to Vienna, my mind automatically began swirling with dreamy snapshots from one of my...
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Jun 10, 20234 min read


A Love Letter to Filmkunstbar
'A Love Letter to...' is a series of blog posts in which I express my love for places that hold significance to me. The basement of the...
bethanysianlee
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Women Are Talking, and Making Movies About Women Talking (Review)
I saw this movie alone at the Kinema in the Woods, an old cinema in a neighbouring village to my hometown. When the movie ended, I...
bethanysianlee
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Does Authentic Content Creation Exist?
In a world of increasing consumerism, methods of advertisement are ever-changing in an attempt to keep us enticed and buying products....
bethanysianlee
Jun 25, 20223 min read


David Lynch: Master of the Crossover
David Lynch is widely considered a ground-breaking director, one who changed the ideas and notions that make up the central theories of...
bethanysianlee
Jan 4, 20223 min read


'The French Dispatch' is a damn good time (Review)
It feels almost too meta to be writing a journalistic piece on a film whose structure, narrative and thematic occupation are dictated by...
bethanysianlee
Dec 19, 20213 min read


The best TV shows to watch in Autumn
Looking outside of my window at 4pm to see darkness already falling has Netflix calling my name, and who am I to deny her service. With...
bethanysianlee
Nov 27, 20213 min read


'Euphoria': Why is the Drama's Exploration of Teenagehood so Captivating?
HBO's Euphoria became a big hit with its open exploration of the drug-and-sex-infused teenage landscape. Viewers follow the lives of...
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Oct 21, 20213 min read


Top 5 Films from Wes Anderson
There are a select few in the hallway of great filmmakers whose work can be identified from a single shot, but Wes Anderson has...
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Aug 15, 20213 min read


Why 'The Office US' is Superior to the UK Version.
The battle between the UK and US versions of The Office has been revived once again by the addition of both series on Netflix. When...
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May 11, 20213 min read


BookTok and the Power of Influence
Tiktok has quickly become one of the most influential social media platforms, with a variety of content, from sports to cooking and now,...
bethanysianlee
Apr 19, 20213 min read


The Shackles of the 'Summer Body'
When an end to lockdown and the reopening of society was announced to be on the cards in time for summer, it didn’t take long for the...
bethanysianlee
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Malcolm & Marie: The Line between Love and Hate (Review)
How do you make a film during a pandemic? Sam Levinson answers with his newest project Malcolm & Marie. Shot in June of 2020 over a...
bethanysianlee
Mar 16, 20214 min read


A Week of Practising Mindfulness
As someone who struggles to understand and control their anxiety, the craziness of this past year has forced me to acknowledge and come...
bethanysianlee
Feb 1, 20213 min read


The Beauty of Pixar's 'Soul' (Review)
Pixar has done it again, this time in a love letter to those suffering from existential dread. In recent years Pixar has increasingly...
bethanysianlee
Jan 8, 20214 min read


'Rocks' and the Importance of Female Solidarity (Review)
Every now and then we find films that connect with us: you feel every moment, your eyes are glued to the screen and you cannot talk about...
bethanysianlee
Dec 8, 20203 min read
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