The wretched stages of writing a book, which nobody should do books? 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 movie review 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 TV review 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.
The Smiths debut album at 40 – those songs still stand alone April 5, 2024 Morrissey may be indefensible but as The Smiths’ debut album turns 40, and You Are the Quarry hits 20, Steve Dinneen can’t help but reminisce
Underdog: The Other Other Bronte at the Dorfman Theatre review April 5, 2024 Underdog is not especially deep but examinations of sisterhood are rare and thus deserving, argues Lucy Kenningham