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Private islands and ‘straightforward’ shooting weekends: No wonder the elite lack empathy - our take on the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein https://jaded-media.com/2019/12/03/prince-andrew-the-elite-lack-empathy/
The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein shows that corruption and extreme privilege are closely intertwined.
As it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we spoke to campaigning alliance Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food And Farming about its wide-ranging activism and why food and farming have become central to the climate debate https://jaded-media.com/2019/07/17/how-food-and-farming-became-central-to-the-climate-debate/
As it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, food and farming alliance Sustain knows the battle for a cleaner planet is only just getting started.
Gaslighting has become the Tories' primary weapon against all of Britain's current crises https://jaded-media.com/2019/06/12/the-return-of-the-nasty-party/
From backing the blatant hypocrisy of their leader-elect, to booing the media for confronting the facts, the Conservatives have gone all-in for Trumpism.
We spoke to WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign about how changes to the state pension age have impacted a generation of women https://jaded-media.com/2019/06/05/the-women-fighting-for-pension-justice/
WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) are fighting back against inequality, ageism and institutional mismanagement.
How craft marketplace Folksy became a driving force for British business https://jaded-media.com/2019/05/26/how-craft-marketplace-folksy-became-a-driving-force-for-british-business/
British craftspeople are benefiting from a rising demand for quality, locally made goods – and online marketplace Folksy is helping to orchestrate the boom.
Going the distance: How cult chocolate brand Chocolate Naive went from Lithuania to the world https://jaded-media.com/2019/05/24/cult-chocolate-brand-naive/
Chocolate Naive founder Domantas Užpalis followed his passion for cacao all the way from Lithuania to Latin America.
The age of rage: Why a lack of hope and inspiration in our daily lives is driving an epidemic of frustration, anger and violence https://jaded-media.com/2019/05/01/stagnation-lies-at-the-heart-of-these-bad-tempered-times/
The lack of hope and inspiration in our daily lives is driving the current epidemic of frustration, anger and violence.
The Matrix meets Gentlemonster official: Why glasses are so 2019 https://jaded-media.com/2019/04/09/the-matrix-gentle-monster-glasses-2019/
Twenty years on since The Matrix glasses are firmly back in fashion.
Amid the Brexit chaos, 'David Cameron and the posh shed' has become a symbol of the complacency and dim-witted sense of entitlement that got us into the current mess https://jaded-media.com/2019/03/13/david-cameron-and-the-posh-shed-an-image-of-hubris-for-the-ages/
The recurring sight of our former PM grinning by a luxury shed has become a shortcut for the complacency and dim-witted sense of entitlement that got us into the current Brexit mess.
Revisiting Louis Theroux’s brilliant and revealing Michael Jackson documentary from 2003 in the wake of Leaving Neverland https://jaded-media.com/2019/03/08/revisiting-louis-therouxs-michael-jackson-documentary-in-wake-of-leaving-neverland/
Theroux’s 2003 gonzo-doc Louis, Martin & Michael should be viewed in a new light in the wake of the latest child abuse allegations.
From schoolchildren striking about climate change, to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's takedown of corrupt political donations, we look at how exposing the truth can be a revolutionary act in itself https://jaded-media.com/2019/02/25/the-revolutionary-power-of-telling-the-truth/
New political movements are forming out of a willingness to challenge the most powerful with unspoken truths.
The genius of the Alan Partridge hype machine: How a clever campaign of internal emails, officious out of office replies and a searing cover interview with the Radio Times heralded Alan’s return to his spiritual home, the BBC https://jaded-media.com/2019/02/25/the-genius-of-the-alan-partridge-hype-machine/
A clever campaign of internal emails, officious out of office replies and a searing Radio Times interview heralded Alan Partridge's return to the BBC.
Vice and the importance of showing consequences: How Adam McKay’s superb Dick Cheney biopic brings home the catastrophic consequences of unchecked power https://jaded-media.com/2019/02/06/vice-and-the-importance-of-showing-consequences/
Dick Cheney’s story is a necessary reminder that actions have consequences – no matter how unaccountable a politician may feel.
‘Time is a flat circle’: As True Detective returns to TV, we look at why the show's fatalistic angst is more relevant than ever https://jaded-media.com/2019/01/16/time-is-a-flat-circle-true-detective-fatalistic/
We’re living in an age of destructive repetition – a phenomenon that crime drama True Detective explores with devastating insight.
David Wagner's legacy at Huddersfield Town is a reminder that sport has the power to change everything - not just what happens on the pitch https://jaded-media.com/2019/01/16/david-wagner-and-the-power-of-sport/
Huddersfield Town is a prime example that sport has the power to change everything, not just what happens on the pitch.
From Brexit to the Paris riots, it’s clear the Emperor has no clothes - our take on how the current crises gripping western democracies have shown the ruling class to be brazenly ignorant of the realities facing their people https://jaded-media.com/2018/12/05/brexit-paris-riots-the-emperor-has-no-clothes/
The current crises gripping western democracies have shown the ruling class to be brazenly ignorant of the realities facing their people.
The accidental Big Society: How amid austerity and the Brexit chaos, community activists are leading the way in their localities https://jaded-media.com/2018/11/15/the-accidental-big-society/
David Cameron’s much-maligned pet project is being revived in all but name as community activists lead the way in their localities.
We spoke to Amelia Torode, co-founder of creative 'operating system' The Fawnbrake Collective, about how its flat and flexible structure is reimagining the world of work https://jaded-media.com/2018/05/16/how-the-world-of-work-went-virtual/
New models are sweeping away the structures and hierarchies that have underpinned working lives for centuries.
We spoke to Liam Hopkins, founder of Manchester design studio LAZERIAN about his modern craft philosophy https://jaded-media.com/2018/05/10/lazerian-liam-hopkins-modern-craft/
Manchester-based craftsman Liam Hopkins discusses the power of design, changing creative direction and why he had to strike out on his own.
What kind of film would The Trump Movie be? From a gritty mob movie to a dystopian sci-fi, there are plenty of directions that Hollywood could take a film about the US president’s life https://jaded-media.com/2018/04/26/the-trump-movie/
From a gritty mob movie to a dystopian sci-fi, there are plenty of directions that Hollywood could take a film about the US president’s life.
Tom Hardy’s Venom: Masterstroke or mistake? https://jaded-media.com/2018/04/26/tom-hardys-venom/
Will Tom Hardy’s portrayal of alien anti-hero Venom add gravitas to the superhero genre, or has he already outgrown the part?
We spoke to Wayne Hemingway of Hemingway Design about the positive power of making ahead of the National Festival of Making in May https://jaded-media.com/2018/04/22/wayne-hemingway-national-festival-of-making/
Designer Wayne Hemingway discusses why 2018 needs the National Festival of Making.
Spots is Missing! The genius of Isle of Dogs’ guerrilla posters https://jaded-media.com/2018/04/11/isle-of-dogs-guerrilla-poster/
As the animated canine caper shows, embracing the fantastical doesn’t require the same leap of faith it once did.
Star Wars and the art of quirky creatures https://jaded-media.com/2017/12/13/star-wars-and-the-art-of-quirky-creatures/
The screaming bird-like ‘porg’ in Star Wars: The Last Jedi calls to mind some of the franchise’s other great creature creations.
In praise of BBC One's 'The Supporting Act' - a Christmas film that stands out from the ad pack and breaks down barriers https://jaded-media.com/2017/12/11/bbc-christmas-ad-2017/
BBC One’s short film for Christmas 2017 stands head and shoulders above the ad pack by creating an emotional connection without needing to say a word.
With raising the alarm over this week, we spoke to activist group 5 Gyres about the crisis and how to deal with it https://jaded-media.com/2017/12/05/what-lies-beneath-the-plastic-pollution-crisis/
With clear evidence that plastics have entered our drinking water and food, how can we combat a pollution problem that feels so intractable and overwhelming?
Dark kitchens, drones and the post-cooking world: What the rise of Just Eat and Deliveroo means for the future of food https://jaded-media.com/2017/12/02/just-eat-deliveroo-post-cooking/
As Just Eat and Deliveroo continue to pioneer the irresistible rise of on-demand food delivery, are we heading for a dystopian food future?
Back to nature: How social enterprise The Woodland Presents is reframing our relationship with British woodland https://jaded-media.com/2017/11/26/the-woodland-presents/
Devon-based social enterprise The Woodland Presents is hoping to reframe our relationship with forestry and woodland culture.
How Paddington Bear revived the forgotten art of the Christmas classic https://jaded-media.com/2017/11/20/how-paddington-revived-the-forgotten-art-of-the-christmas-classic/
Given that most classic Christmas films pre-date the 21st century, Paddington and its sequel are reminders of how to make truly timeless family favourites.
What the box office failure of Blade Runner 2049 tells us about the state of cinema in 2017 https://jaded-media.com/2017/11/16/blade-runner-2049-box-office-thor/
Despite being visually stunning with an all star cast and cult following, Blade Runner 2049 is a loss-making epic.
We met GRUB, the street food fair giving the north's most exciting traders a platform to shine https://jaded-media.com/2017/11/09/grub-street-food-manchester/
The Fairfield Social Club is the latest concept from Manchester-based independent street food supremos, Grub.
Monarchy Inc. and the legitimisation of hypocricy: Why our reaction to leaks like the will determine the type of society we want to live in https://jaded-media.com/2017/11/12/monarchy-inc-and-the-legitimisation-of-hypocricy/
Our reaction to issues like the Paradise Papers will determine the type of society we want to live in – particularly as the inequality gap widens.
From keyless home entry to powered cameras, we explore what happens when tech has no boundaries https://jaded-media.com/2017/10/29/tech-gets-too-close/
From keyless entry to our homes to AI powered cameras selecting our pictures, the global tech giants are poised to claim an even bigger share of our lives.
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