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A Writer’s Odyssey – movie review

A Writer’s Odyssey is intriguing and a tad exasperating. This intricately woven crime fantasy explores power and loss ... and…

New music round-up

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 26 February 2021. Singer/songwriter…

Boss Level – movie review

Boss Level, directed by Joe Carnahan, uses a video game framework to capture a fun, action-packed storyline. The film follows…

RUNT (fortyfivedownstairs) – theatre review

Patricia Cornelius is one heck of a writer. She doesn’t pull her punches. Her dialogue hits you between the eyes. And…

Firestarter – movie review

Not to be confused with the 1984 thriller that starred Drew Barrymore as a young girl who could start fires…

Blackbird – movie review

The controversial topic of euthanasia comes under the microscope in Roger Michell’s drama Blackbird. Lily (Susan Sarandon) is in her…

Open Door Policy (The Hold Steady) – music review

At this point, with seven studio albums under their belt since debuting on the scene in 2004, The Hold Steady…

Open Water (Caleb Azumah Nelson) – book review

Caleb Azumah Nelson’s debut novel Open Water is a deeply personal exploration of the connection between two people and whether…

Malcolm & Marie – movie review

Fight for what you believe in. Fight for decency. Fight for who you are. In fact, just fight. That is…

New music round-up

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 19 February 2021. Mogwai’s…