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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…