On 19 July 2026, I saw two wildly contrasting reviews of The Odyssey.
Continue reading “Film Review: Nolan Takes On Adaptation Of The Odyssey – A Challenge Of Epic Proportions?”
Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman might have been warm ups for a more compelling tale. Elvis, Baz Luhrmann’s much-heralded biopic of The King, Elvis Presley, does not disappoint. This takes a remarkable story of rags-to-riches, excess and personal tragedy and makes the most of its cinematic opportunities.
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What an illustrious history! From novel to film, The 39 Steps has finally become a very entertaining farce. It is a simple tale of the hero’s unwilling involvement in an International spy ring, subsequent mistaken identity and a chase which takes him from London to Scotland. Now this story has become a fast paced slapstick romp.
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Listomania back up their December release with a second slew of melodic indie rock ballads
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Catharsis and catchiness leap off the record in Sheffield rockers, Havelocke’s new EP, ‘The Arsonist’.
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Miles and the Chain Gang return with an infectious earworm.
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Morning Bride are down by the seaside for their latest instalment of melancholic folk.
Continue reading “Album Review: Morning Bride – Goodbye, Seaside Danny Wilde”
Midlands alt-rockers, Sadness and Complete Disappointment are set to release their debut EP, Fun, tomorrow.
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Drones triumphantly return with a second instalment of fist-pumping punk and post-hardcore
Continue reading “Album Review: Drones – Our Hell Is Right Here”
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