Philippa Snow

The Second Sex: Philippa Snow On Paul Verhoeven’s Elle

Philippa Snow takes an in-depth look at Paul Verhoeven's polarising rape revenge comedy

Mia Farrow, Female Erasure & The Vampire Daddies Of Hollywood

In an extract form issue two of Somesuch Stories, through the lens of Mia Farrow Phliipa Snow considers the vampiric effect on and reaction of Hollywood's women of its men – the twisted and plentiful “Daddies”, looking for their daughter binary, to feed from and reshape

Black Sky Thinking

Why I Wanted To Fuck Donald Trump* (*Apologies To Ballard)

Pondering JG Ballard's essay on Ronald Regan, Philippa Snow looks at the post-apocalyptic and entirely bleak entertainment of Donald Trump hitting the internet

Film

Flesh Gore-don: We Are The Flesh Reviewed

Philippa Snow reviews Emiliano Rocha Minter’s transgressive Mexican arthouse shocker We Are The Flesh

Film

Injustice For All: Mary Harron’s Anna Nicole Revisited

Philippa Snow reassesses the American Psycho director's made-for-TV movie on the life of Anna Nicole Smith

Film

Narcissism Is Freedom: Nicolas Winding Refn On The Neon Demon

With his new film The Neon Demon in cinemas today, Philippa Snow interviews Nicolas Winding Refn, director of Drive and Only God Forgives.

Film

Harder, Better, Faster, Fonda: Philippa Snow On Klute

Philippa Snow unravels the strands of Alan J. Pakula's 1971 classic and finds a film with a lot to say about our notions of authenticity and belonging

Film

Poisoned Intoxicant: Two Cinematic Portrayals Of The Female Monster

Philippa Snow examines the differing portrayals of female monsters in 'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night' and 'Under The Skin'

Previously Read

Punk

Gardner’s Straight Hedge No. II: The Finest In Punk & Hardcore

Our Noel Gardner's back with the best tapes, releases, CDs and so forth in punk and hardcore and says: what's wrong with jamming on the stepping stones?

News

WIN: Signed Manics Holy Bible Box Set

Twentieth anniversary vinyl and CD box set of the seminal 1994 album

Baker's Dozen

Flying Through The Universe: Annie Hogan’s Favourite Music

Facilitator for some of the most influential names in music, and one of the most overlooked forces in left-field British sound, Annie Hogan picks out the seven-inch records that shaped her childhood, and sowed the seeds for a remarkable career

News

Like Joy Division Never Happened – A 1996 Playlist

David Stubbs, author of new Repeater title 1996 And The End Of History, looks beyond reductive narratives to bring us a YouTube playlist

News

EFG London Jazz Festival Announces Further Acts for 2024 Event

Former Wild Beasts member Tom Fleming is bringing his One True Pairing project to the festival, while Clarissa Connelly has also been newly added to the bill

Baker's Dozen

The Sounds Of Planet Earth: Nick Rhodes Of Duran Duran’s Favourite Albums

As his long-standing side-project TV Mania finally releases an album, Bored With Prozac And The Internet?, Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes reveals the 13 albums that changed his perceptions about music

Baker's Dozen

Different Folks: Angeline Morrison’s Baker’s Dozen

Angeline Morrison speaks to Jude Rogers about her new album exploring folk songs of Black British experience, and takes her through an eclectic Baker's Dozen including Steeleye Span, Delia Derbyshire and Darondo

News

Manic Street Preachers Detail New Album, ‘Critical Thinking’

They've also shared the lead single, 'Hiding In Plain Sight', which features Nicky Wire on lead vocals

Baker's Dozen

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music: Benjamin Myers’ Favourite Music

Music journalist-turned-novelist Benjamin Myers shares the music that made him a writer from The Slits to Slipknot – and why almost all of it is impossible to write to…

The Quietus International

Rockfort! French Music For March Reviewed By David McKenna

David McKenna celebrates ten years of the Rockfort column and tackles folk, rap, the dark arts - and classic French Europop

Baker's Dozen

Prying Open The Third Eye: Arik Roper’s Favourite Album Artwork

On the release of a new book bringing together his groundbreaking work, acclaimed graphic artist Arik Roper takes Dan Franklin through twelve of his favourite record sleeves, as well his own illustration for Dopesmoker

News

Shovel Dance Collective Announce New Album, ‘The Shovel Dance’

The group's second full-length album will be released this autumn, with first single 'The Merry Golden Tree' out now

Anniversary

CrazySexyCool at 30: How TLC Destroyed the Auteur Theory in Pop

On its thirtieth anniversary, Simon Price celebrates the mysterious brilliance of TLC's era-defining CrazySexyCool, recalls a memorable encounter with T-Boz, Chilli and Left Eye, and asks whose album it really was

News

Mighty Lord Deathman Releases New Album

An Inhabitant of Karkoza is Mighty Lord Deathman's first release in two years

Live Reviews

Beacons Of Light: Green Man 2019 Reviewed

In torrential rain and beautiful sun, Green Man once again stakes its claim as one of Europe's very finest festivals, and an event that continues to evolve into something even brighter each year

Baker's Dozen

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

In the wake of the great man's passing, we bring together all the times his albums have been featured in our favourite 13 LPs feature, including contributions from Paul Weller, Gary Numan, Brett Anderson and more

Don’t Miss The Quietus Digest

Start each weekend with our free email newsletter.

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

If you’ve read something you love on our site today, please consider becoming a tQ subscriber – our journalism is mostly funded this way. We’ve got some bonus perks waiting for you too.

Subscribe Now

The Second Sex: Philippa Snow On Paul Verhoeven’s Elle

The Second Sex: Philippa Snow On Paul Verhoeven’s Elle

Mia Farrow, Female Erasure & The Vampire Daddies Of Hollywood

Mia Farrow, Female Erasure & The Vampire Daddies Of Hollywood

Why I Wanted To Fuck Donald Trump* (*Apologies To Ballard)

Why I Wanted To Fuck Donald Trump* (*Apologies To Ballard)

Flesh Gore-don: We Are The Flesh Reviewed

Flesh Gore-don: We Are The Flesh Reviewed

Injustice For All: Mary Harron’s Anna Nicole Revisited

Injustice For All: Mary Harron’s Anna Nicole Revisited

Narcissism Is Freedom: Nicolas Winding Refn On The Neon Demon

Narcissism Is Freedom: Nicolas Winding Refn On The Neon Demon

Harder, Better, Faster, Fonda: Philippa Snow On Klute

Harder, Better, Faster, Fonda: Philippa Snow On Klute

Poisoned Intoxicant: Two Cinematic Portrayals Of The Female Monster

Poisoned Intoxicant: Two Cinematic Portrayals Of The Female Monster

Most Popular

Burnt Ends: Slackk’s Favourite Albums

A Heartbeat That Resonates: Ghetto Priest’s Favourite Albums

Sonic DNA: Natasha Khan Of Bat For Lashes’ Favourite Albums

Strength In Strangeness: The Anchoress’ Favourite Albums

Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part One: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, 20 Ft Radio and The Module Project

Alan Wilder Of Recoil & Depeche Mode’s 13 Favourite LPs

Like Choosing A Lover: Viv Albertine’s Favourite Albums

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

Gold Dust Of Our Musical Worth: Ian Anderson’s Favourite Albums

Trace The Bloodline: Jerry Cantrell Of Alice In Chains’ Favourite Albums

Songs Are Syringes: Kristin Hersh On Her Favourite Tracks

Soul Searching: Lisa Stansfield’s Favourite Albums

Psychedelic Meditation: Kurt Vile’s Favourite Albums

Previously Read

Gardner’s Straight Hedge No. II: The Finest In Punk & Hardcore

WIN: Signed Manics Holy Bible Box Set

Flying Through The Universe: Annie Hogan’s Favourite Music

Like Joy Division Never Happened – A 1996 Playlist

EFG London Jazz Festival Announces Further Acts for 2024 Event

The Sounds Of Planet Earth: Nick Rhodes Of Duran Duran’s Favourite Albums

Different Folks: Angeline Morrison’s Baker’s Dozen

Manic Street Preachers Detail New Album, ‘Critical Thinking’

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music: Benjamin Myers’ Favourite Music

Rockfort! French Music For March Reviewed By David McKenna

Prying Open The Third Eye: Arik Roper’s Favourite Album Artwork

Shovel Dance Collective Announce New Album, ‘The Shovel Dance’

CrazySexyCool at 30: How TLC Destroyed the Auteur Theory in Pop

Mighty Lord Deathman Releases New Album

Beacons Of Light: Green Man 2019 Reviewed

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

Don’t Miss The Quietus Digest

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

Get The Portal Direct To Your Inbox

The Quietus Digest