The Hateful Eight film review: Tarantino has made a maverick masterpiece January 8, 2016 ★★★★★ Dir. Quentin Tarantino Once you look past the numerous news headlines surrounding its release, Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film is one of the filmmaker’s most ambitious to date. Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Samuel L Jackson star in the story of eight strangers in post-Civil War America forced into the same cabin by a [...]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses theatre review: A lightweight interpretation that won’t worry Malkovich January 8, 2016 Donmar Warehouse | ★★★☆☆ John Malkovich's career-defining turn as the Vicomte de Valmont in the film adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses created an archetype for the sexually-charged villain. The film was based on a play by Christopher Hampton (he also wrote the screenplay), and cemented the role as one of the more complex and coveted [...]
Guys & Dolls theatre review: A charming revival of a bona fide classic January 8, 2016 Savoy Theatre | ★★★★☆ The last play to grace the stage of The Savoy was Gypsy, where Imelda Staunton gave a rip-roaring, throat-shredding performance that’s likely to go down in theatre legend. It was always going to be a tough act to follow, but with the Chichester Festival’s revival of Guys and Dolls, we’re safely cosseted [...]
A War film review: An ambiguous, but triumphant, Danish drama January 8, 2016 15 | Dir. Tobias Lindholm ★★★★☆ The many grey areas of modern warfare are examined in this Danish drama, shortlisted for Best Foreign Language film at this year’s Oscars. We follow Commander Claus Pedersen, stationed in Helmand Province, as well as his wife and children carrying on with life back in Denmark. The future of [...]
Chelsea wage bill tops Premier League rivals’ and six other things fans need to know from the club’s financial accounts January 8, 2016 Chelsea's full accounts for their Premier League title-winning 2014/15 season have been lodged with Companies House, providing fans with a more detailed picture of the financial workings behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Here's seven things you need to know: 1. Wage bill tops Premier League rivals Chelsea's wage bill – including both player and staff [...]
Uniqlo agrees lucrative sponsorship deal with Kei Nishikori ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics January 8, 2016 Japan tennis star Kei Nishikori has signed a new endorsement deal with Uniqlo thought to be worth over £30m. The Japanese No1 and world No8 has renewed his partnership with the clothing company from his home country to cover the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. According to reports, the deal will be worth in excess [...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes to finalise first January transfer deal in next three days but dismisses Deeney link January 8, 2016 Arsene Wenger is hoping to secure his first deal of the January transfer window this weekend as Arsenal close in on Egyptian Mohamed Elneny. The athletic Basel midfielder is on the verge of making a £7m switch to North London which Wenger says could be completed in "two to three days". "It's complicated a little [...]
Football could finally introduce live video replays to help referees as soon as 2018 January 8, 2016 Football's lawmakers are set to give their backing to the introduction of live video replays to help referees make more accurate decisions during games. The International Football Association Board (Ifab) is expected to signal the green light for trials of video replays to be introduced when it meets in Cardiff early next March. Refereeing teams [...]
Money talks for Daggers: Glamourous FA Cup tie against Everton could prove pivotal in Dagenham and Redbridge’s battle for League Two survival January 8, 2016 Just in case Steve Thompson, managing director of League Two strugglers Dagenham and Redbridge, needed any reminding of the fuss surrounding tomorrow’s FA Cup third round clash at Premier League Everton, he has found it in the most unconventional of settings. “The supporters I speak to everyday are buzzing, absolutely buzzing,” he told City A.M. [...]
Big Sam offers Liverpool apology after Klopp aims dig at Allardyce January 7, 2016 LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has hit back at Sunderland counterpart Sam Allardyce as their war of words continued ahead of the Reds’ FA Cup third round trip to Exeter City tonight. The German was responding to Allardyce’s claim that Liverpool’s current injury crisis was in part down to Klopp underestimating the physical demands of the [...]