Film Review: DAMASCUS COVER – #MANIFF2018

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays Israeli spy Ari Ben-Zion with depth and skill in Daniel Zelik Berk’s political thriller DAMASCUS COVER

A spy navigates the precarious terrain of love and survival in Daniel Zelik Berk’s new film DAMASCUS COVER, a political thriller set in Syria.

Based on the best-selling 1977 novel by Howard Kaplan, DAMASCUS COVER tells the story of Ari Ben-Zion (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an Israeli spy who is recalled to Jerusalem after a failed attempt to bring a mole back to Israe...

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Despite its intriguing concept, Jonathan Baker’s documentary BECOMING ICONIC fails to live up to its initial promise

Jonathan Baker and Nicolas Cage in BECOMING ICONIC

Despite its intriguing concept, BECOMING ICONIC fails to live up to its initial promise

It is often said that if you want to be successful, copy those who have come before you. That’s the premise behind Jonathan Baker’s new documentary BECOMING ICONIC.

Exploring the perilous process of filmmaking through the eyes of some of Hollywood’s most iconic directors, BECOMING ICONIC sees Jodie Foster (LITTLE MAN TATE), Taylor Hackford (RAY, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN), Adrian Lyne (FATAL ATTRACTION...

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Moscow City Ballet capture the ethereal beauty and drama of Tchaikovsky’s much loved ballet SWAN LAKE

Moscow City Ballet SWAN LAKE

Moscow City Ballet capture the ethereal beauty and drama of Tchaikovsky’s much loved ballet SWAN LAKE

This review was originally published on The Reviews Hub.

It’s hard to believe that the original 1877 production of Tchaikovsky’s SWAN LAKE was considered a failure. Today, SWAN LAKE is one of the most famous and popular classical ballets of all time, with Moscow City Ballet billing it as one of their signature pieces.

SWAN LAKE tells the bewitching and ultimately tragic story of Prince Si...

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Film Review: POISONING PARADISE – #MANIFF2018

Pesticide Poisoning in POISONING PARADISE documentary

Pesticide poisoning on the seemingly idyllic island of Hawaii takes centre focus in new documentary POISONING PARADISE

With The Beast From The East and Storm Emma currently battling most of the UK, it’s easy to see why Hawaii is on the bucket list for most. But behind this seemingly idyllic world of sun, sea and sand is a serious environmental issue affecting the island and its residents, one in which groundbreaking documentary POISONING PARADISE hopes to highlight.

Focusing on the Hawaiian...

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Science fiction, war and comedy collide in Shorts Session 3 at the 2018 Manchester Film Festival

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TALKING WITH ANGELS, CONTRACTOR 014352, THE PAST WE LIVE IN and MOVING VIOLATION compete in the short film category at the 2018 Manchester Film Festival

Science fiction, war and comedy collide in Shorts Session 3 at the 2018 Manchester Film Festival.

Nick Wild brings together a talented northern cast in his comedy short TALKING WITH ANGELS while real and imaginary worlds collide in Simon Ryninks psychedelic short CONTRACTOR 014352...

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LOVE IS DEAD Film Review: Eric Capitaine's debut film brings humour and warmth to the dreaded 'break-up'

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Charming and funny, Eric Capitaine’s debut feature film LOVE IS DEAD brings humour and warmth to the dreaded ‘break-up’

There are many dating clubs, so why not breaking clubs? That is the concept behind Eric Capitaine’s first feature film LOVE IS DEAD, a quirky rom-com about the unavoidable part of any relationship – the break-up.

LOVE IS DEAD tells the story of Mathias Lonisse, a young entrepreneur and proud founder of ‘Love is Dead’, a company which specialises in relationship break-ups...

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Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY – The Lowry, Salford

Birmingham Royal Ballet's SLEEPING BEAUTY

Birmingham Royal Ballet once again captivate with their detailed revival of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

When Sir Peter Wright’s production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY for Birmingham Royal Ballet first hit the stage in 1984, it was acclaimed as one of the best in the world. 34 years later, the opulent ballet continues to captivate audiences worldwide, remaining a cornerstone of the repertory.

Based on the classic fairy tale, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY tells the story of the beautiful Princess Aurora who falls in...

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Rafaela Carrasco brings the art of flamenco to the stage in a breath-taking and memorising performance

Flamenco Festival - Rafaela Corrasco

Rafaela Carrasco brings the art of Flamenco to the stage in a breath-taking and memorising performance

Whether you’re in the smokey atmosphere of an old taverna or back room of a bodega, the Art of Flamenco can leave you mesmerised.

In Rafaela Carrasco‘s piece, the sound of a scorched, voiced singer combined with the passionate tones of the flamenco guitar, accompany this solo dancer.

This dance is a unique art form, native to the Andalucian region of Southern Spain and may have been influ...

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Film Review: GAME NIGHT

Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Lamorne Morris, Billy Magnussen, and Kylie Bunbury in Game Night (2018)

Fresh, funny and playful, GAME NIGHT is a crime-comedy hybrid well worth playing along with

With comedies like HORRIBLE BOSSES (2011), HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 (2014) and VACATION (2015) to their name, I’ll admit that I wasn’t really looking forward to John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s new film GAME NIGHT. Don’t get me wrong, the pair are clearly talented filmmakers but their particular brand of ‘daft’ comedy isn’t usually my cup of tea… or is it?

GAME NIGHT tells the story o...

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INTERVIEW: Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer Samara Downs Talks THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Samara Downs as Carabosse-in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Photo: Ty Singleton

Samara Downs as Carabosse in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Photo: Ty Singleton

Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer Samara Downs talks about her contrasting lead roles in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Birmingham Royal Ballet bring their critically acclaimed production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY to Salford’s The Lowry this week for a four night run.

Based on the popular fairytale, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY tells the story of a beautiful princess falls into a deep, enchanted sleep at the curse ...

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