UMNIA's watching Euphoria so you don't have to (Episode 1 Review)
A show I hated on it's debut, and started to warm up to in Season 2, is starting to crack at the seams -- and it's "creator"'s desperation is clear.
I've had AI-nough.
I was made aware of a particularly pernicious feature roll-out on TikTok last night, and once again, I'm reconsidering my entire... life.
Chappell Roan and the no-good, very bad algorithm.
Though we all have curated algorithms, does this mean that everything truly has to be "For You"?
The Social Implications of Coachella, and the end of FOMO Marketing
As Weekend One winds down, something has become apparent -- you're not allowed to make people feel left out anymore. (Hear Hear!)
012 - OFFLINE ALGORITHM
An anti-scroll collection of newsworthy things we watched & read this week.
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦Box Office Cheat Sheet (10th April 2026)
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The Hasan Piker Event Horizon
A raucous Twitch streamer has become the center of American left-wing politics, to the point of overshadowing a potential World War. Why are the Media class so scared of him?
California Schemin': Lying, scamming, and assorted trickery of the self.
James McAvoy's Directorial debut doesn't bother being self-serious -- it's too busy being honest about deceit.
BFI Flare 2026 | Best of Fest
Our amazing Flare Editorial Team gives you the scoop on the next 12 months of indie cinema you should keep an eye on
Did the world end last night?
As we watch a manned mission slingshot around the moon, and after Donald Trump's announcement, which spurred fears of nuclear apocalypse, I finally, lucidly saw the impact Film and media have had on our modern world.
🇬🇧🇪🇸Sub vs Dub: Film, Language & Accessibility (EN & ES)
There is something inherently ableist about claiming that everyone should always watch media in its original language with subtitles.
Will Zendaya survive this summer?
With five major projects set for release, I fear we have a storm brewing.