Men at Arms
A black-out poem from an old Robert Louis Stevenson piece turned anti-war as a critique of romanticised ‘honour’ in bloodshed. Continue reading Men at Arms
Tag: politics
Checkbox liberalism is ruining film & TV
Can liberalism ever go too far in art? Ailsa Gillies explores the counterproductive consequences when storytelling is confined to the safety of checkboxes in TV shows such as You. Continue reading Checkbox liberalism is ruining film & TV
The story behind God Save The Queen
Sex, drugs and rock n’roll. In week 2 of ‘The Story Behind’ of Ailsa Gillies’ music & politics mini-series, explore the anarchy behind this iconic punk song by the Sex Pistols. Continue reading The story behind God Save The Queen
Music and politics: An abiding affair
Art and politics will never exist as separate entities, argues Ailsa Gillies in this fascinating article that explores their enduring affair. Continue reading Music and politics: An abiding affair
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