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A few quick, random facts about me:
*I am 21 years old.
*I just graduated from University Campus Suffolk with a degree in Film and Media Studies for which I recieved First Class Honours.
*I am very liberal and believe in freedom of speech. I believe in open mindedness

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Politics, News & Issues > US News Latest campus shootings: Are violent TV, movies and video games to blame?: 3 of 54
Every time there is a shooting this question ripples through our societies as the after shock of the event. To me the problem is quite obvious and, as a non-U.S. citizen, I wonder why this question isn't the one that is asked: Why is it so easy for these people to get hold of guns? Surely the real problem here is gun control.... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The Day After Tomorrow: 1 of 13
The Day After Tomorrow (Emmerich: 2004)INTRODUCTIONThe Day After Tomorrow (DaT) is a big-budget, action packed, special effects laden blockbuster. Although the story is focused primarily on a father-son plot it is not the sentimentality of this film that appeals but the spectacular and iconic scenes of destruction that make i... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 2 of 24
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the finest examples of fantasy television I know. The show comes from the mastermind brain of Joss Whedon who wanted to create a spin on the blonde-girl victim of horror films. The opening scene of the show, in Welcome to the Hellmouth' (Season 1, Episode 1) depicts two young teenagers break... More..
Education > Education (Other) Are schools being too permissive allowing books on adult subjects for reading lists?: 1 of 11
I tend to start most of my articles contesting the debate in hand and this one is no different. I think my primary reason for answering on the NO side is that I do not really understand what 'adult subjects' might be. Everyone's idea of an 'adult subject' is of course different. If we are discussing pornography books with exp... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Is J.K. Rowling turning the Harry Potter series into dark literature rather than youth literature?: 3 of 31
Yes, Harry Potter is dark literature in my opinion. But this des not mean it is not youth literature. The darkness is what makes the books so compelling, so intense and exciting. However it is the strengths and weaknesses of the characters, made clear through their struggle through the dark story that makes the books so acces... More..
Other Useless (but interesting) facts: 5 of 50
Interesting - yes, well to me anyway but then I am a factoid geek. Useless - maybe. Honestly I think all knowledge is in someway useful. Here are twenty random facts for your interest:1. There are about 6000 languages in the world, 96% of which are spoken by only 4% of the worlds population2. If a pair of human lungs were ope... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: American Beauty: 1 of 8
Warning: this contains spoilers.AMERICAN BEAUTY (Sam Mendes: 1999)SYNOPSIS: "My name is Lester Burnham. This is my neighbourhood; this is my street; this is my life. I am 42 years old. In less than a year I will be dead. Of course I don't know that yet, and in a way, I am dead already."American Beauty tells the story of Leste... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics The ethics of the ideology of consumerism: 1 of 6
This article is a critical analysis of the production of consumption approach to understanding consumer culture. It will use the work of manipulation theorists to establish the predominant themes of the approach drawing initially Marxist theory to establish consumption's link to capitalist production. The article will then di... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an effective movie review: 6 of 35
I have written a few movie reviews on Helium and have developed a structure which seems to works. I begin with the film title, year of release and director name. Then I write a short introduction mapping out the review. An effective movie review will begin with a short synopsis of the film, usually no longer than a paragraph ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dealing with pain: 7 of 38
My body is broken but not from outside,The scream within always trying to hide.Struggling on to prevent people knowingThat I have a pain that's not always showing.Popping pills everydayIt's hard to keep the blues away.Life experiences; I'm scared to loseBut fatigued and drained I cannot move.Heading into a black abyss,What wi... More..