Olivia Emily

Independent • 14th April 2022

The Kardashian clan’s comeback rewrites the stereotypes that once hurt them – review

Eleven months after they claimed to be leaving reality TV behind, the Kardashian-Jenner clan are back on the small screen.

Independent • 14th April 2022

13 books to read before their adaptations are released this year

The page-to-screen process is a tale as old as time – and a lucrative one at that.

Independent • 13th April 2022

7 ridiculous reality dating shows to stream on Netflix

Netflix viewers have been baffled by the streaming giant’s latest dating show, The Ultimatum, which launched on 6 April and has already been renewed for a second, all-queer season.

Independent • 12th April 2022

Seven period dramas to watch once you’ve finished Bridgerton

After the success of the steamy first season, it’s no surprise to see Bridgerton fans racing through series two.

Independent • 11th April 2022

6 clever pop culture references in Wet Leg’s new album

Wet Leg felt uncomfortable when critics started to read deeper meaning into their breakthrough hit, “Chaise Longue”.

Square Mile • 31st January 2022

Gwilym Lee: "Court life is like student halls – completely hedonistic"

I interviewed Gwilym Lee – TV's favourite cuckold in Hulu's Emmy-nominated The Great – for Square Mile magazine.

The Indiependent • 26th August 2020

TV Review: ‘Selling Sunset’ Season 3 Misses The Mark

My hot take on season 3 of Selling Sunset

The Indiependent • 9th June 2020

Book Review: A Little Life // Hanya Yanagihara

A review of Hanya Yanagihara's novel, A Little Life.

The Indiependent • 7th June 2020

Book Review: The Tradition // Jericho Brown

A review of Jericho Brown's poetry collection, The Tradition.

The Indiependent • 1st June 2020

Our Favourite 5 Escapist Novels

I list my top 5 novels for escapism as we all try to hide from the pandemic.

Olivia Emily • 14th May 2020

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

A short review of Emily St John Mandel's latest novel, The Glass Hotel.

The Indiependent • 10th May 2020

Olivia Emily’s Top 5 Alternative Running Tracks

My first piece for The Indiependent. As everyone picks up a new sport with lockdown, I write on my favourite running tracks.

Olivia Emily • 3rd May 2020

Sex in Sally Rooney’s Normal People

I praise the depiction of sex in Normal People.

Varsity • 26th May 2019

…& Me: Vampire Weekend

A reminisce and overview of what Vampire Weekend means to me.