A Dark Song: Film Review
By Linda Marric Black magic rituals and all manner of creepy shenanigans take centre stage in Liam Gavin's terrifying indie horror A Dark Song. Written as well as directed by this first time Irish director, the film offers a fresh twist on the “haunted house” genre, and takes its audience through a terrifyingly visceral journey in search of the occult and of the dark arts of necromancy. Sophia (Catherine Walker), is grief stricken after the violent death of her only...
Do you have an eye for a bargain? Take the test
Everyone loves a bargain, but how many can spot the best deal? This is the latest mind-boggling puzzle to leave people scratching their heads – but which of the 20 bargains will save you the most money? TopCashback.co.uk and Carphone Warehouse commissioned the image to mark the launch of the Samsung S8, and will be offering £75 cashback on all new contracts and upgrades purchased through the cashback site during the pre-sale. A spokesperson for TopCashback.co.uk: "We all love a...
Aftermath: Film Review
Wyndham Hacket Pain @WyndhamHP It is always interesting when figures from what appears to be the opposite side of the film industry come together. With Aftermath there is on one hand Arnold Schwarzenegger, the much ridiculed former bodybuilder, Governor of California, and action movie veteran. On the other there is Darren Aronofsky, the artsy director of Black Swan, The Wrestler, and Requiem for a Dream, who co-produces this production. Going into the screening of this film it was to be...
A Look at the Way American Women are Raising the Equality Bar
In America, there has been a lot of conversation and awareness lately about women’s rights and equalities thanks in part to debates in the political world. The media is more participatory than ever, which means we are seeing a lot of talk surrounding the subject and a lot of action, too. Let’s delve a little deeper into what U.S. women are doing to raise the equality bar worldwide – and continue progressing their own opportunities. Breaking stereotypes in sports...
Better half – the myth
Nowadays, many people find themselves without a partner for this single reason: high expectations. This happens because since we were children, movies and television series have insisted that you have to live love romantically and you have to find your better half; 'the One'. Along with aspirational living (TV selling us stuff we can't afford and can live without), this is another example of how television has ruined our lives, or more specifically our love lives. This romanticism, unfortunately, is not...
Photo essay – After the Islamic State: Restoring Mosul’s Shattered Health Care System
By Crystal Wells, Communications Officer International Medical Corps In January, Iraqi Security Forces reclaimed the eastern half of Mosul—Iraq’s second largest city—from the Islamic State, or ISIL. Today, communities on the east side of the Tigris River, which snakes through the centre of Mosul, are crawling back to life after two years of brutal ISIL rule. But the deep scars of ISIL’s long-held grip on the city and the conflict are everywhere. For health clinics, ISIL control rendered many unable...
Young people back apprenticeships to boost their career prospects, says research
More than three quarters of young people say going on an apprenticeship improved their skills and career prospects while four in five would recommend them to others, according to new research from YMCA. Speaking as part of the youth charity’s Work in Progress report – released today ahead of the Government’s new Apprenticeship Levy that will help secure funding for three million apprenticeship starts over the course of this Parliament – young people overwhelmingly backed the benefits of a vocational...
London’s property industry must unite to end homelessness, says RICS
RICS launch anti-homelessness pledge to unite industry and end homeless epidemic. London’s land, property and construction sectors must collaborate better to help end rising homelessness and deliver more affordable homes, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The professional body is asking those who work in the industry to pledge their support for its ‘A Home For Cathy’ campaign, which aims to deliver solutions to alleviate the country’s affordable housing crisis. RICS – which sets professional standards in the land,...
Counselling service promoting better mental health & support in East London
A community based therapeutic counselling service, Your Space, is working with groups and individuals to improve their mental health and resilience in East London. Based in Newham, one of the most deprived boroughs in the UK, Your Space provides vital services to vulnerable people to promote and facilitate better mental health, tackle isolation and loneliness and empower service users to regain confidence. A key offering is Walk and Talk, a weekly walking therapy group for any local community members in...