October 2023 - The Glasgow Guardian



Love and Horror in Julia Armfield’s Our Wives Under The Sea

31st October 2023

A woman returns from the deep sea, irrevocably changed. In a small, tidy flat located in an unnamed British city that is “veined with water like the lines on the back of a hand,” housewife Miri tries desperately to reconnect with her wife Leah, who has returned from a disastrous deep-sea mission irrevocably changed. As ...


Glasgow – Host of UEFA Euro 2028

31st October 2023

With Glasgow one of the host locations for the 2028 European Championship, just how impactful could the tournament be for the city, its people and the game? The beautiful game undoubtedly has the unique ability to unite people, cultures, and nations. It transcends borders and languages, and there are few events that epitomise this unity ...


A letter of gratitude to Nora, the woman at the heart of Past Lives

30th October 2023

Celine Song’s gut wrenching debut details first loves, longing and the fondness that distance cultivates. Dear Nora, From the first frame that you appeared in, Past Lives became much more beautiful to watch. To some people watching, you might have been a Korean woman who betrayed her roots, who chose to migrate to the West, ...


A definite and somewhat exhausting Saw ranking

30th October 2023

Hello… I would like to rank some films With October rolling in, my love and appreciation for horror awakens once more. It’s not my favourite genre but when it starts getting dark early and the leaves metamorphosise to a spectrum of oranges and red, I really can’t help but indulge in a little slasher or ...


Exploring the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

30th October 2023

SMHAF provides inspiration and expertise in equal measure. On October 4th, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) opened to a warm reception at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Manifesto, the Opening day of the festival, was marked by spirited performances and compassionate discussions surrounding mental health issues. The theme for this ...


Review: The Japanese House at SWG3

28th October 2023

A shaky yet endearing start to The Japanese House’s UK tour The first night of a tour can go one of two ways for an artist — and for The Japanese House, the first night of their UK tour at Glasgow’s SWG3 seemed to be going badly. For those who don’t know, Amber Bain, the ...


Review: Luke Combs @ The OVO Hydro

28th October 2023

The day of the gig saw a few of my friends joking about how in attending a Luke Combs concert, a cowboy hat, boots and a buttoned-down shirt would be essential kit – My laughing-off of this turned out to be wildly misplaced as that night thousands of fans marched to the OVO Hydro sporting ...


Tenement Trail ‘23: ones to watch

28th October 2023

Scottish musical talent at its very finest Organised by Glasgow’s premium platform for up-and-coming artists, Tenement TV, the aptly named Tenement Trail festival is not to be missed. It’s an intense affair – lasting from 2pm until 12.45am, and spanning six venues in and around the Gallowgate, including the Barrowland Ballroom, St. Luke’s and BaaD. ...


GUU hosts second GU Boxing Club Fight Night

27th October 2023

Glasgow University Boxing Club hosted its October Fight Night in the GUU with some cracking contests.  Glasgow University Boxing Club (GUBC) hosted its second Fight Night on the weekend of October 20-22. Golden Gloves Fight Night was an exhibition fight dubbed by the hosts as “undeniably the best night of the year.” The event took ...


Dominant Strathclyde side overpowered GUFC Men’s 1s to win 6-0

27th October 2023

Strathclyde defeated GUFC 6-0 on 25 October resulting in one of Glasgow’s biggest defeats in the season so far. Another Wednesday, another Aldi Cup match for Glasgow University Football Team Men’s 1. Held at Garscube Sport Complex, this week’s opposing team was Strathclyde Men’s first team. The two teams were tied for second place on ...