Machinal at the Old Vic: A stunning performance in a tired play April 19, 2024 There are surprisingly few genre plays on the West End stage – where are all the science fiction and fantasy and horror and gangster stories that dominate other areas of pop culture? And where is all the true crime, a format you can barely escape from on streaming and podcast platforms? The Old Vic brings [...]
I Could Never Go Vegan review: A well reasoned lecture April 19, 2024 For those on the fence or already embracing a plant-based lifestyle, I Can Never Go Vegan validates those choices with considered debate.
The wretched stages of writing a book, which nobody should do April 18, 2024 Ever tried writing a book? Don’t bother, it’s an endless cycle of self-doubt and recrimination. But do buy my new one, Four Stars
Daisy Ridley film Sometimes I Think About Dying flatlines April 18, 2024 Daisy Ridley’s mannered performance in Sometimes I Think About Dying can’t save a movie that never quite gets off the ground.
Feud: Capote Vs The Swans on Disney+ is cracking TV April 18, 2024 Capote Vs The Swans is a heightened take on cultural moment though it may infuriate those who prefer Capote’s talents as a writer
The Teacher’s Lounge: German drama is an intense allegory April 17, 2024 A school becomes an allegory for society in tense German drama The Teacher’s Lounge, which was nominated for Best International Film at this year’s Oscars. Leonie Benesch stars as Carla, an idealistic new teacher at a high school where there have been a series of thefts. After one of her students is suspected, she decides [...]
Civil War: Alex Garland film is a stark, timely warning April 17, 2024 Civil War is a stark warning to a divided political landscape. It may not hit the targets you expect, but it leaves a lasting impression.
Back to Black is a brutally disappointing Amy Winehouse biopic April 15, 2024 Back To Black charts Winehouse's life from just before the release of her first album
Assembly Hall at Sadler’s Wells review: Enjoyment over intellect April 7, 2024 What exactly is Assembly Hall trying to do? Can dance and theatre together express something more than words or movement on their own?
Girls State review: A smart follow-up to political documentary Boys State April 6, 2024 Like the documentary this follows, Girls State embraces the light and dark of politics, but offers a little bit of hope for the future.