Julia Simpkins
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Julia Simpkins is a freelance writer based in Brighton, UK.
After completing a BA in American Literature and Politics at Manchester University and an MA in Media Studies and Multimedia at the University of Sussex, she has written for a wide range of publications including Brighton magazine The Insight and the British political magazine New Humanist.
Her main areas of interest are British social issues, environmental issues and humanism/secularism, as well as TV and film comedy (cult and mainstream) and of course popular culture.
She now combines journalism with creative writing and is working on a collection of short stories. She has also studied a number of yoga disciplines over the last twelve years.
Latest Articles
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Film Review of Lust, Caution
Starring: Tony Leung, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Lee-Hom Wang
Feb 7, 2008
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Staring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, Albert Finney, Amy Ryan
Jan 25, 2008
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Profile: Dylan Thomas, Early Life
Dylan Thomas was a British poet who combined romanticism and modernism in a powerful and distinctive style.
Jan 18, 2008
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Affluenza and Selfish Capitalism
In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.
Jan 3, 2008
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Richard Dawkins' OUT Campaign
Richard Dawkins' OUT campaign has been launched to provide support to atheists, and to oppose the intrusion of religion into politics and schools.
Dec 29, 2007
- Julia Simpkins
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Film Review: Guy X
Life on a US army base in Greenland takes a sinister turn in this UK, Canadian and Icelandic collaboration.
Dec 18, 2007
- Julia Simpkins
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Monarchy in the UK
The Queen is entering the twilight of her reign. Are the British public still loyal to the Royal Family, or is the British republican movement a threat to the Monarchy?
Dec 3, 2007
- Julia Simpkins
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