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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…

The Truffle Hunters – movie review

Documentary is a wonderfully flexible form, but paradoxically it rarely strays from a defined formula. You know - some establishing…

Days of the Bagnold Summer – movie review

Adapted from a 2012 graphic novel by Joff Winterhart, Days of the Bagnold Summer is a gently funny coming-of-age story.…

Minari – movie review

A slow burn drama with comedic elements, Minari weaves its magic over time. The film follows an immigrant family having…