“Any 11-year-old could say that!” A review of the University Challenge final by last year’s champion
The College Challenge Series: A Thrilling Showdown This college challenge series has been quite the spectacle. It’s been a fascinating contest with teams battling hard at every turn. After 36 matches and 26 teams eliminated, we’ve reached a point where Warwick and the University of Christ, Cambridge, are the last two standing. They’ve faced each […]
The Marching Band review – heartfelt French concert friendship features the trombones
French director Emmanuel Courcol has a knack for creating charming films that warm the heart. His latest, “The Marching Band,” may remind British viewers of classic films like “The Full Monty” or “Billy Elliot,” capturing the essence of show business and community spirit amidst the challenges of industrial change. In the movie, Benjamin Lavernge plays […]
Review of Giulio Cesare – a concert performance featuring many touching and absurd moments
This is a moment at the end of the first act of Handel’s Giulio Cesare, where a mother and son come together, united by their losses. The concert staging was straightforward, showcasing Metso Sopranos, featuring Beth Taylor as Cornelia and Paula Malich as Sesto, whose voice felt somewhat trapped but resonated with genuine emotion. The […]
Steven Wilson review – a cosmic musical journey with Pink Floyd-like majesty
A few feet above Stephen Wilson’s head, the vastness of the universe expands and contracts. Yet, his focus rests on the bank of equipment as he seeks to create sounds that resonate with the interstellar visuals displayed on the large screen above him. He performs this task with remarkable consistency. In profile, Wilson appears almost […]
Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth review – a wild journey through fiction
On the first morning of their holiday in a remote area of Scotland, Sarah, 42, convinces her sister Juliet to climb onto the roof of their mobile home in search of a better phone signal. Juliet has wrapped her hands and feet in layers of tinfoil and wears a hat, along with a watch she […]
Dianaworld by Edward White review – exploring our ongoing fascination with the people’s princess
Dianaworld: An Exploration of Cultural Obsession The world of books, TV shows, and films has continued to project the image of Diana, Princess of Wales, since her passing in 1997. Edward White’s vibrant and well-researched work, *Dianaworld*, presents a different perspective. While previous biographies, including renowned ones about Alfred Hitchcock, often recount Diana’s story from […]
Overshare review – challenging glimpse into a livestreamed unraveling
OCI offers a space for connection, yet when does this urge to share online begin to spiral into something harmful? This is a central theme in Eleanor Ducks’ show. It’s a journey through her personal crisis, amplified by the compulsion to air everything online. In 2020, she livestreamed a genuine breakdown on Instagram. This experience […]
Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire review – hints at a brave story of humanity from a tragic fire
On Saturday, May 11, 1985, the final day of the football season, Bradford City fans were in high spirits. They had already clinched the third division title, and the team showcased the trophy before their last home match against Lincoln City. The event drew an unusually large crowd, feeling more like a celebration than a […]
Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park review – the police’s prejudice remains hard to fathom
It took 25 hours—and 14 hours later—before the Metropolitan Police would agree to the family’s final guarantee regarding the damage, allowing them to enter Bibaa Henry’s Alt. Friends and family last communicated around 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020. By 2:30 a.m., messages began flooding in. The story of BIBAA & NICOLE: Murder in […]
Meow Meow review – daring cabaret mixes playful humor and singing
‘I think about it in 90 minutes,’ says Kamikaze Cabaret performer Meow Meow, jokingly claiming it makes a difference. She’s surrounded by experts and themes of freedom, prompting a heartfelt question: What should an artist do in such troubling times? As she performs a song from the Weimar era, the relevance of her situation becomes […]