The Odyssey: ‘An Epic Poem of Epic Proportion’
Sophie Young takes us through the popularity and cultural phenomena of the ‘epic’ and the classic Greek tale The Odyssey and its feminist retellings.
Author Sophie Young
Sophie Young
3rd year english student, can be found reading a dystopia or playing an oldies but goldies playlist on repeat
Total articles: 13
Vocally Stunning with Cringe-Inducing Lyrics: A Review of Ariana Grande’s Positions
Boring, unnatural and disappointing are just a few of the words that Sophie Young has for Ariana Grande’s newest album.
Shakespeare to Greek Classics: The Ultimate Tragedies
From Shakespeare to Greek Classics, because who doesn’t love a good dramatic tragedy?
Flashback Review: ‘The performances that shaped a true cultural icon’, Michael Jackson
Writer, Sophie Young, details an in-depth look at many of Michael Jackson’s star-studded performances. No wonder he was named the King of Pop!
Review: The Boys in The Band -‘Sensational Yet Deeply Poignant’
Adapted from Mart Crowley’s 1968 play, ‘The Boys in The Band’ has arrived on Netflix.…
Beyoncé Live: ‘A ticket to a Beyonce show doesn’t grant admission to a mere concert, it’s admission to an experience’
Writer, Sophie Young, gives us a peak at what it was like to see the queen herself – Beyonce on her incredible Formation World Tour in 2016.
Review: Ratched
Sophie Young reviews the latest Netflix series from Ryan Murphy.
Literature Vs. Adaptation – The Handmaids Tale, ‘Blessed Be Our Screens’
The Handmaid’s Tale thrived when it hit our screens, Sophie Young compares the novel and TV adaptation.
Our Pres Playlist
The Edge’s best jams for those *spicy water* meetups!
The Hamilton Soundtrack was released 5 years ago
Sophie Young takes us back to the cultural phenomenon’s soundtrack that has had listeners captivated for five years now!
Review: The Testaments, ‘Poetical and Beautiful, Powerful and Political’
Sophie Young, a fierce Atwood fan, gives us a run through of the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale; The Testaments.
Review: Calvin Harris and The Weeknd – ‘Over Now’; 70s Funk Realness
Sophie Young raves about the funky vibes of the newest Calvin Harris x The Weeknd collaboration.
Collab: Our 2020 Summer Tunes
Our writers vouch for their top choice for this year’s summer tune.