DVD Review: ARROW Season 4
After a disappointing third season, does ARROW season four see a return to glory? WARNING: Full season spoilers to follow! It’s fair to say that ARROW has suffered something of an identity crisis over the past year or so. After an epic first and second season, the clear lack of direction, individual character failings and underwhelming […]
Film Review: BAD MOMS
The writers behind THE HANGOVER bring their own brand of bad behaviour to the big screen with BAD MOMS Hollywood seems to have a penchant for bringing out the worst in people, particularly those that we don’t usually associate with bad behaviour. BAD TEACHER, BAD GRANDPA and BAD SANTA are just three examples of recent […]
Interview: Director Steve Read Talks GARY NUMAN: ANDROID IN LA LA LAND
Younger readers may not recongise Gary Numan by name but you’ll certainly know his music. The Godfather of electro pop, best known for his hits ARE ‘FRIENDS’ ELECTRIC? and CARS, is considered a pioneer in electronic pop music, influencing musicians like bands like Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters and Nirvana) and Marilyn Manson as well […]
Film Review: GOLDEN YEARS
Light-hearted, fun and easy-to-watch, GOLDEN YEARS is a quintessentially British feel-good film Silver Cinema is in something of a golden age. From THE BEST MARIGOLD HOTEL and QUARTET to LAST VEGAS and RED, the wave of retirement comedies has significantly increased over the past few years, with writer/director John Miller bringing his Ealing-inspired caper into […]
Film Review: GARY NUMAN: ANDROID IN LA LA LAND
Head over to YouTube to watch the clip of Gary Numan perform his huge 1979 hit single CARS on BBC’s TOP OF THE POPS and it’s hard to believe that he was a man secretly battling stage fright, crippling anxiety and Asperger’s Syndrome. At just 21, Gary Numan quickly became one of the most famous […]
Theatre Review: LITTLE SISTER – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Dark, daring and incredibly dramatic, LITTLE SISTER is an innovative production which explores the themes of silence and survival Following highly acclaimed performances of HUSBANDS & SONS, KING LEAR, THE NIGHT WATCH and THE MIGHTY WALZER, Royal Exchange close their spring/summer season with the world premiere of LITTLE SISTER, an innovative reinterpretation of a classic fairytale that […]
Funny Women Awards 2016 Regional Final – The Lowry, Salford
This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. The Lowry played host to the regional final of the 2016 Funny Women Awards as nine comedy acts took to the stage compete for a place in the coveted final. Launched in 2003, the Funny Women Awards aims to find the best new female comedy performers […]
Interview Exclusive: Paul Refsdal Talks DUGMA: THE BUTTON
Paul Refsdal’s latest film DUGMA: THE BUTTON hasn’t even been released yet and it’s already causing a stir. The original feature film documentary which follows a group of suicide bombers working for Al Qaeda in Syria, was originally picked up by four broadcasters but due to its controversial nature, has come up against some opposition […]