Nathaniel Ashley

4th September 2022

Panah Panahi on his debut feature, Hit the Road - The Skinny

For many in Iran, fleeing the country and its authoritarian regime seems to be the only way to find freedom. Yet in director Panah Panahi’s debut film, Hit the Road, that desperation to escape is tinged by the sadness and guilt that comes from leaving...

MASSIVE CINEMA • 24th March 2022

Make 'Em Laugh: A History of The British Underdog Comedy —

Great Britain might be well known for its kitchen sink dramas, but two new films offer a reminder that our greatest export might in fact be the underdog comedy. From Passport to Pimlico to The Phantom of the Open, Nathaniel Ashley reminds us why...

7th December 2021

COP26: No More Talking – It Is Time For Action | Edinburgh International Film Festival

The film industry may be eager to alert audiences to the dangers of climate change, but it seems dangerously unaware of the consequences of its own actions. In an interview with Little White Lies, Denis Villeneuve, the director of the recent science...

The Skinny • 6th September 2021

Absolute Denial review: 'AI runs amok' animation - The Skinny

AI is considered to be the holy grail of computer programming – a sentient entity capable of computing impossibly complex equations in microseconds. Yet that prospect is as terrifying as it is tempting, threatening to make humanity, with all its...

CBR • 19th August 2021

10 Times Two Charismatic Actors Had Terrible Chemistry On Screen

Charisma is one of the most important weapons in any actor's arsenal, and it is vital to ensuring that they are both liked and remembered by audiences. Unfortunately, even charismatic actors can struggle to create chemistry on screen. The last ten...

Edinburgh University Television • 4th February 2021

In Conversation: Allie De Lacy, Co-Founder of Racism Unmasked

Having co-founded Racism Unmasked Edinburgh after the racist attack outside the Main Library Building, we talked to Allie De Lacy about her aims for the group...

Natflix • 2nd May 2020

Nat’s Essays: The Problem With Some of Your Favourite Directors

Christopher Nolan. Wes Anderson. Quentin Tarantino. These are some of the biggest directors working today. Chances are that at some point, at least one of them got on to your list of favourite directors of all time. They’ve certainly been on mine....

Unifresher • 29th October 2020

Where to live in Edinburgh as a student | Unifresher

One of the most important considerations for new students moving to Edinburgh is accommodation. That’s why we’ve provided a handy guide for where to live in Edinburgh as a student. For those who enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, Southside is...

BBC News • 8th December 2020

BBC News at One: Nathaniel Ashley on Covid-19 Policy in Edinburgh

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The Student Newspaper • 8th December 2020

Where neoliberlism stands in the globalised world - The Student

“Central Asia and Eastern Europe experienced post-communist extrication and the new international environment as independent states in very different manners. The Central Asian states were not transformed, as Eastern Europe was, by the forces of...