Jivan Ward

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  • 2017Writing since

Jivan is a freelance writer and author with a passion for cinema, music, theatre and literature. When he's not consuming all the culture and media, he writes evocative and innovative stories through the technologies we take for granted. Follow him on Twitter @JivanWard.

Published articles

Movie

Monster Island

In the arena of children’s animation, there’s been a progressive complexity since Pixar’s domination in the 90’s, and…

By Jivan Ward
Movie

The Red Turtle

Directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit, The Red Turtle tells a simplistic tale layered with analogy and symbolism.…

By Jivan Ward
Movie

Snatched

Imagine booking a non-refundable holiday to Ecuador only to find out your partner is breaking up with you,…

By Jivan Ward
Live music

The Hunna at the Roundhouse

Recording a live performance, The Hunna, hit the stage of the Roundhouse with everything in their arsenal. Their…

By Jivan Ward
Movie

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Have you ever looked up at large high-rise buildings and wondered which architect or city planner thought they’d…

By Jivan Ward
Live music

Valerie June at Scala

Following the release of her fourth studio album, Valerie June brought her unique mixture of Tennessee blues, folk,…

By Jivan Ward
Live music

LP at Koko

With the upcoming UK release of her fourth studio album, Lost on You, LP provides Koko with a…

By Jivan Ward