Piglets review – this comedy is so weak you wonder why the police bothered to complain about it | Television & radio
IIt’s time for the Police Federation of England and Wales to apply lavender oil to all pulse points, because ITV’s new comedy Piglet has just begun. When the title of the sitcom, which follows six rookie police officers as they enroll at the fictional Norborne Training School, was announced, the federation issued a swift and […]
Fi: A Memoir of My Son by Alexandra Fuller review – to the edge of reason | Autobiography and memoir
aAlexandra Fuller was riding in her pickup truck with her boyfriend, Till, in Wyoming when her cell phone rang. Their relationship was new and tense. Till was young, with “skin like alabaster,” and had problems with addiction, drugs, and self-harm. Alexandra (who everyone called “Bobo”) was still recovering from a breakup and didn’t feel like […]
From National Review to National Conservatism
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes American conservatism has always engaged in identity politics. We are tribal creatures and a nod to our desire for identity and belonging is part of politics. While primal identities such as race or religion can lead to division, when these are sublimated into party and ideology in an attempt to […]
DHS watchdog opens review into Secret Service counter sniper team
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday that it was expanding the Secret Service’s investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The DHS inspector general will now be investigating overall security as well as the Secret Service’s anti-sniper teams to “determine the extent to which the Secret Service’s anti-sniper teams prepare for […]
Paris ’44: The Shame and the Glory by Patrick Bishop review – a gripping account of the City of Light’s liberation | History books
aOn Friday, August 25, 1944, the day German forces surrendered control of Paris, amid sunshine and wild celebrations, Charles de Gaulle declared that Paris had “liberated itself” with “the aid and support of the whole of France.” The truth was less noble. De Gaulle sought to personify “the whole of France,” but France had been […]
Euro 2024 final review – ITV wins quality match between nation’s broadcasters | Television & radio
aWhen Spain took on England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, an equally tense battle unfolded in British television studios, broadcast live by both BBC One and ITV1. With a combined estimated audience of 30 million, the stakes were high: who would take home broadcast bragging rights? Both channels aired the match for over four hours […]
Biden says he had good talk with Trump, directs independent review of rally security
President Biden said Sunday he had a good conversation with former President Trump and that he had ordered an independent investigation into the security at the Pennsylvania rally where the shooting occurred. Biden and President Trump met the previous night, with the president saying, “I’m truly grateful that he is in good health and recovering. […]
Kylie Minogue review – a glorious celebration of pop perfection | Kylie Minogue
TThere’s something comforting about watching Kylie Minogue live. Whether she’s playing Glastonbury, arenas or Las Vegas clubs, the 56-year-old pop icon is a pro, so you can rest easy. But that knowledge doesn’t take away from how good tonight’s show was in Hyde Park. When she struts onstage in a red vinyl jumpsuit and launches […]
Cat Burns: Early Twenties review – a candid coming-of-age debut | Pop and rock
I2022, Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Cat burnssong of go The raw, yet soft guitar track went double platinum and earned the South Londoner three Brit Award nominations. The 24-year-old’s debut album was Early 20s, Just as expected. Steeped in moving gospel riches and indie sensibilities, the album is a collection of introspective yet anthemic British-accented pop about […]
Kings From Queens: The Run-DMC Story review – incredibly honest and raw TV | Television & radio
circleOver-involving your subject, whether in a documentary or biopic, can turn treasure into trash. The members of Queen turned into bland, unapologetically heroic figures when they produced Bohemian Rhapsody; Ice Cube and Dr. Dre did the same when they collaborated on 2015’s Straight Outta Compton. Meanwhile, projects like Metallica’s Some Kind of Monster and Anton […]