STUCK IN LOVE – REVIEW Starring: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Logan Lerman, Nat Wolff and Kristen Bell. Rating:★★★★ Author and father of two teenagers Bill, is stuck, Stuck in love with his ex-wife who has met and married a new man. Their Daughter Samantha is a cynical teenager who doesn’t believe in falling … Continue reading »
Category Archives: REVIEWS
This is The End – Review
THIS IS THE END – REVIEW Starring: James Franco, Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson & others. Rating: ★★★★ This is the end follows a group of six friends who find themselves hiding out in James Franco’s home after L.A and the rest of the world becomes filled with chaos and destruction that … Continue reading »
World War Z – Review
WORLD WAR Z – REVIEW Starring: Brad Pitt Rating: ★★★★★ For a while now the cinema has showcased a collection of lack lustre zombies, see: Warm Bodies, who have showcased a rather jovial side to the un-dead. Director Marc Foster and star Brad Pitt have done their best to return the world of Zombie to … Continue reading »
The Bear Review
Angela Clerkin’s The Bear is the latest production to be staged at The Ovalhouse. It tells the story of Clerkin’s final case that she worked on as a solicitor’s clerk at The Old Bailey. A two man show, Clerkin starring as herself and Guy Dartnell playing (literally) everyone else, it involves a bizarre mix … Continue reading »
To Kill a Mockingbird Review
I’m always slightly dubious when watching a Theatre production or film that has been adapted from one of my favourite texts. As a big fan of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird then, I was both terrified and excited at the prospect of seeing it on stage – something I have experienced several times and … Continue reading »
Travels with My Aunt Review
When David Bamber, Jonathan Hyde, Gregory Gudgeon and Iain Mitchell stepped onto the stage of The Menier Chocolate Factory all dressed in identical suits I wondered what I’d let myself in for. However the latest adaptation of Travels with My Aunt is clever, funny and well delivered thanks, for the most part, to the acting … Continue reading »
Review: Epic
Just because you haven’t seen something doesn’t mean it’s not there. EPIC - REVIEW Starring: Collin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Aziz Ansari, Chris O’Dowd, Pitbuill, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler and Beyonce Knowles. Rating: ★★★ Epic is the latest offering from Blue Sky studios, the studio behind Rio and Ice Age. MK (Amanda Seyfried) heads … Continue reading »
Passion Play Review
Peter Nichols’ Passion Play, a story about a strong 25 year marriage being blown apart by the appearance of a sexually adventurous young woman, has been revived at The Duke of York’s Theatre in the heart of Central London. The play tells the story of Eleanor (played by Zoë Wanamaker) and James (Owen Teale), as … Continue reading »
The Weir Review
The Weir by Conor McPherson is the latest offering from the Donmar Warehouse. With stars such as Brian Cox, Ardal O’Hanlon and Peter McDonald attached to the production it is no surprise then that there were high expectations surrounding the opening night. This is the play’s first major revival in London since its premiere in 1997 … Continue reading »
Sundance Special: The Look of Love
2013 sees Steve Coogan star in the true life story of Paul Raymond, the man behind Soho’s notorious Raymond Revue Bar and Men Only magazine. The film follows his journey shows how he became Britain’s richest man whilst losing those closest to him. Showing at this years London 2013 Sundance Film Festival, the ‘Look of … Continue reading »