{"id":5969,"date":"2024-11-28T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T16:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2024-11-28T16:21:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T16:21:07","slug":"the-entertainment-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/2024\/11\/28\/the-entertainment-index\/","title":{"rendered":"The Entertainment Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Need a break from studying or revising but don\u2019t know what to do? Here\u2019s what our staff and students have been watching, reading, and listening to.<\/p>\n<p>We asked our economics lecturers what they\u2019ve been enjoying! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/people\/434\/barde-sylvain\"><strong>Dr Sylvain Barde<\/strong><\/a> is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and Admissions Officer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/people\/443\/gosling-amanda\"><strong>Dr Amanda Gosling<\/strong><\/a> is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and also our Head of School, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/people\/432\/amirapu-amrit\"><strong>Dr Amrit Amirapu<\/strong><\/a> is a Senior Lecturer in Economics.<\/p>\n<h2>Sylvain&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/SylvainsPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5995\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/SylvainsPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Anything Star Wars\/Marvel on Disney+&#8221; <\/em>&#8211; Sylvain\n<ul>\n<li>The Mandalorian<strong> (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a bounty hunter&#8217;s mission to protect a special child, Grogu, from the remnants of the Empire in the lawless galaxy.<\/li>\n<li>Andor\u00a0<strong>(TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; from a thief to a Rebel Alliance spy, Andor journeys through self-discovery and rebellion against the Galactic Empire.<\/li>\n<li>WandaVision <strong>(TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; Wanda&#8217;s idyllic sitcom with Vision, navigating different TV eras while secrets and forces threaten their seemingly perfect world.<\/li>\n<li>Loki <strong>(TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; the God of Mischief journeys through time, forges alliances, and pursues the threats to the fabric of reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Martian (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; a sci-fi novel about astronaut Mark Watney&#8217;s struggle for survival on Mars after being stranded, using science and wit to overcome life-threatening challenges and communicate with Earth for rescue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fallout (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a post-apocalyptic wasteland, uncovering secrets, and a mysterious artefact that could shift the world&#8217;s power balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Diplomat (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a newly appointed US ambassador faces a race against time to avert war, whilst navigating a complex political web of conspiracies, diplomacy, and personal challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Amanda&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/AmandasPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5996\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/AmandasPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>This Is Us (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; an emotional romantic <em>dramedy<\/em> exploring intertwined lives, love, personal struggles, and the power of connection in defining family and love.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women on the Edge of Time (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; authored by Marge Piercy, this book follows a wrongfully institutionalised Mexican-American woman who connects with a future utopia, addressing themes of racism, gender, and medical mistreatment.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;I read this as a teenager and still makes me think.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Hidden Figures (Film)<\/strong> &#8211;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><em>&#8220;Great story and illustrates so well the harms that discrimination does, not only on individuals, but also on a macro level.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Some music that really reminds me of when I was a student (all very random) (I can practically smell the beer when I hear them!)&#8221;<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Paid in full&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Eric B. and Rakim<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Teenage Kicks&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; The Undertones<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Manic Monday&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; The Bangles<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;I knew you were waiting for me&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Aretha Franklin and George Michael<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Should I Stay or Should I Go&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0The Clash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Amrit&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/AmritsPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6001\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/files\/2024\/11\/AmritsPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only Murders in the Building (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; True crime enthusiasts investigate a murder in their New York City apartment complex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motherland (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; A comedic exploration of the ups and downs of parenthood and family life in modern-day London.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Derry Girls (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; Teenage friends navigate the challenges of adolescence during the tumultuous 1990s in Northern Ireland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panchayat (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; A city-bred engineer adjusts to rural life as he takes up a government job in a remote village.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Little Hours (Film)<\/strong> &#8211; Medieval nuns lead a simple life in an Italian convent until a handsome young servant arrives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Death of Stalin (Film)<\/strong> &#8211; Political chaos and power struggles ensue after the death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in 1953.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gringo (Film)<\/strong> &#8211; A mild-mannered businessman finds himself in over his head while navigating the world of drug cartels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solaris, Stanislaw Lem (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; A psychological drama exploring human consciousness and longing as scientists study an enigmatic planet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stories of Your Life and Others, Ted Chiang (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; A sci-fi anthology exploring human nature, time, and communication through various tales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; An examination of the insidious role of caste systems in shaping societies, hierarchies, and power dynamics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empire (Podcast)<\/strong> &#8211; A history podcast on the rise and fall of empires, their leaders, and their lasting impact on the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>This American Life (Podcast)<\/strong> &#8211; A radio and podcast series presenting thought-provoking, intimate stories of human experiences in America.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait Wait Don&#8217;t Tell Me (Podcast)<\/strong> &#8211; A comedic news quiz show with celebrity guests and lighthearted trivia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Daily (BBC Radio Programme)<\/strong> &#8211; A daily BBC radio show and podcast offering insights into the world of business, finance, and work, covering trends, challenges, and success stories.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s a boring title I know but the show is anything but! Just like Economics &#8211; it&#8217;s not about business or money at all &#8211; it&#8217;s about people and the world we live in. It&#8217;s great!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a break from studying or revising but don\u2019t know what to do? 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