The Silent Inheritance by Joy Dettman – book review
Joy Dettman is another new author to me, but the premise of The Silent Inheritance had immediate appeal. Secrets? Mystery?…
Mia Madre – movie review
Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti (The Son's Room) has often been compared to Woody Allen, although his films are a lot…
The First Monday in May – movie review
If you think it is nerve-wracking planning and orchestrating a dinner party or perhaps even a gallery opening, just imagine…
Green Room – movie review
Cinematographer turned director Jeremy Saulnier has begun to establish himself as an exciting and inventive filmmaker on the independent scene.…
The Man Who Knew Infinity – movie review
There have been a few films exploring the lives of genius mathematicians - from the Oscar winning A Beautiful Mind,…
Bastille Day – movie review
Given recent terrorist attacks in Paris, this action-thriller cuts close to the bone. Paris is a powder keg of political…
The Angry Birds Movie – movie review
In December 2009, people around the world downloaded a game to their phones and started something of a modern phenomenon.…
Paper (Owl and Cat) – theatre review
Journalists are sometimes asked to do some pretty unpleasant things. Many will go to great lengths to break a story.…
Distortland by the Dandy Warhols – music review
The Dandy Warhols are a staple indie band that had their most success in late 90’s – early 00’s and…
Krampus – DVD review
Krampus was a movie I was really looking forward to. Partly because I picked up a radio report about a…