Emerald Fennell’s third film is her worst yet – an unforgivably hollow take on Emily Brontë’s rich masterpiece
Feb 14, 2026
Young people are struggling with Emily Brontë’s novel, prompting a chorus of complaints about a stupid and illiterate generation – but is social media really to blame?
Feb 13, 2026
From the idealism of 90s R&B to Valentine’s Day cards about farting, we chart the decline of our romantic aspirations
Fans are growing tired of eye-watering ticket prices and overpriced merch from the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, writes Alim Kheraj
Feb 12, 2026
Brimming with historical inaccuracies, the costumes in Emerald Fennell’s film have been the source of much online debate. But does period dress in general really need to stay true to its time?
From Bad Bunny standing up for the humanity of migrants to Billie Eilish declaring ‘no one is illegal on stolen land’, almost everyone at last night’s Grammys had something to say about ICE. Are the Republicans losing their grip on American culture?
Feb 02, 2026
From too much Kendrick to too little Bad Bunny, music writer Solomon Pace-McCarrick breaks down his (highly subjective) list of gripes with last night’s Grammy Awards
Limerence, the term used to describe the experience of intense romantic obsession, has become a hot talking point on TikTok, sparking fierce debate about whether it is ‘real’ or not
Jan 22, 2026
The erotic drama, which follows the heady relationship between two closeted hockey players, has catalysed new discussions about queerbaiting and the fetishisation of gay men
Jan 14, 2026
Alabama Barker’s TikTok haul may have conjured a new catchphrase, but here we remember our Y2K foremothers who invented the Pucci serve
Jan 05, 2026
The Trump White House posts neo-fascist memes, jeans are a tool for political warfare, Emerald Fennell is forcing Emily Brontë fans to watch hardcore BDSM, and the internet is hacking our limbic system better than ever – this is your brain on 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Thanks to social media, anyone is able to broadcast their opinions far and wide
Dec 11, 2025
Over the past five years, wokeism has been co-opted by neoliberal corporations – but now, real left-wing politics is making a comeback
Dec 02, 2025
While a smattering of transmasc characters have appeared in films and TV shows in recent years, much of this representation feels tokenistic and shallow
Nov 19, 2025
A recent viral Vogue article suggested that straight women aren’t posting their partners on social media anymore because it’s ‘embarrassing’. But why are we letting strangers’ opinions govern our love lives?
Nov 18, 2025
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