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I would just like to start by saying if you like the look of this film and haven't seen it yet, go now. Part of the main enjoyment of this film for me was going in with very little knowledge and watching the story unfold and the characters develop naturally.  Let its more controversial aspects sink in and let it make you reflect- as all good fiction should.  For those of you that don't know, the film is set in the small, rural town of Ebbing, Missouri, where a mother, looking for answers on her daughter's murder, buys three billboards on the outskirts of town. The controversial message calling out the police ignites a feud and the small town mentalities escalate to violence. I have seen a lot of reviews about some of the more controversial aspects of the film, from the cheap jokes at the expense Peter Dinklage's character to Sam Rockwell's portrayal of a violently, racist cop. But I don't think these are things the film needs to change. Its unapolog...

Last year I gave myself a challenge to help boost my confidence, make me more active and convince me that trying new things and breaking routine isn't the be all and end all. It worked so well that I'm now doing it again this year and writing it down here. The challenge itself is simple. Keep a diary of every new thing you do each month. Last year my diary was just a list of the months with a quick note of what I did so you don't have to make it detailed. But I found not only did I surprise myself with how much I got round to doing in a year but I found it easier to remember all of the fun that came with it. Beforehand, I always felt I was stuck on default no. Someone would ask if I wanted to do something and there was always a reason not too. Either too tired, busy or not enough funds. So I started this challenge to break out the habit and encourage myself to give things a try. And guess what, it worked better than I thought. At first it's difficult, you have to...

So, what's it gonna be then? [ via ] I finally made the time to pick up the critically acclaimed- and highly controversial- 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess. This book has been on my 'to-read list' for too long. Not only are dystopian narratives my favourite genre, but for the most part, I try to read a book before watching any film adaptations and as most people know Stanley Kubrick's infamously banned take on the book is a classic of pushing the boundaries filmography. But enough about films, let's get back to the book; thought-provoking and engaging with a witty, if morally bleak, narrator it's not hard to see how Anthony Burgess' book became so iconic. A Clockwork Orange tells the story of Alex, a teenager in a dystopian world of ‘ultra-violence’. After revelling in the violence and illegal activities of his gang, Alex is betrayed, handed to the state and cured of his violent ways through psychological conditioning.  The st...

Hi there, I believe introductions are in order.  I am Caitlin, a 20-year-old student on the verge of Graduation and I'm writing this as a way to cope with the anxiety of going out into the world.  Still with me? Good. 'Cause there's a long way to go. So This Is Me Just your average English (to be Graduate).  And so this is a new beginning for me, right at the end of my life as a student. I often feel like I should have started this a long time ago, and so I may backtrack and #throwback to the few times my life peaked outside of the mundane schoolwork. But now, as my Graduation draws ever closer I wanted to document, to record, and to really just see how much I can get through in the life of an English Literature Graduate. This will mostly include- - Literature and Theatre Reviews - Trials and Errors of Finding a Job/Internship - Travel - And Maybe Some Smaller Side Projects I have First of all, I should probably highlight, yes, I want to ...