Jan. 29, 2024 /Entertainment/ — There’s a fascinating dynamic between music and mood, and it’s not always clear which one is leading the dance. Both perspectives – music influencing moods and moods influencing music – hold merit, and the relationship can be quite complex. Continue reading
Sharon Coen, University of Salford
The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption.
Libby Damjanovic, Lund University
Around one in five American adults manage to squeeze in watching a movie on a daily basis. It’s a great way to escape the daily grind and unwind with loved ones. But, what can you actually remember about last night’s film?
Jenny Hamilton, University of Lincoln
Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with and explore our emotions in a safe way.
May 18, 2023 /entertainment/ — Yes, it is possible to fall in love with a stripper. However, it is important to remember that strippers are professionals who are paid to entertain. They are not always looking for love, and they may not be able to give you the same level of emotional intimacy that you would get from a partner who is not in the sex industry. Continue reading
Kelly Jakubowski, Durham University
You’re walking down a busy street on your way to work. You pass a busker playing a song you haven’t heard in years. Now suddenly, instead of noticing all the goings on in the city around you, you’re mentally reliving the first time you heard the song. Hearing that piece of music takes you right back to where you were, who you were with and the feelings associated with that memory.