The fight sequences are fun, with a hint of unpredictability.
Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul: A Chat with Adamma and Addane Ebo
The Ebo Twins were able to speak with me about their new film, 'Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul'. Based on their proof-of-concept short film, it's a faux documentary focussing on the wife of a self-obsessed priest, played by Regina Hall and Sterling K Brown respectively. After Sterling's character is besmirched by being involved in … Continue reading Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul: A Chat with Adamma and Addane Ebo
Ocean’s 8 | 2018 | Review
"The plan is priceless." (Written by Gary Ross and Olivia Milch. Directed by Gary Ross) We follow Debbie Ocean (Sanda Bullock), the sister of Ocean's 11's Danny Ocean, continuing her life of heists and scams after being released from prison. To get revenge for the lover who framed her and sent her to prison, Claude (Richard … Continue reading Ocean’s 8 | 2018 | Review
Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein | 2017 | Review
(written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, directed by Susan Stroman) Based on the original 1974 film, Mel Brooks' famous comedy tells the story of Dr. Frederik Frankenstein (Hadley Fraser), pronounced 'Fronk-on-steen', travelling to Transylvania to settle his grandfather's estate, where it is notorious for the murderous rampage of Frankenstein's monster. With the help of … Continue reading Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein | 2017 | Review
American Vandal (Season One) | 2017 | Review
(created/written by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, directed by Tony Yacenda) As The Guardian's Graeme Virtue claims in his article about this series, as an audience we are becoming more obsessed with the mockumentary genre. We understand and joke about the common tropes documentaries possess; the moody walk on the beach, the shaky camera when discovering something important. They are … Continue reading American Vandal (Season One) | 2017 | Review
Pride and Prejudice | 2017 | Review
(adapted by Sara Pascoe, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Susannah Tresilian) When young women are told to think of romantic heroes from classic novels (or just any novel), a lot of them most likely will mention Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy - a man so prejudiced to those beneath his high-profile status, he … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice | 2017 | Review
Day Four at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
"Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to." - Willem Defoe My final day seeing shows at the fringe has come around, which had a nice lie-in to start the day. I decided to not dress for the weather and wear a new dress … Continue reading Day Four at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
Day Three at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
"Our stories come from our lives and from the playwright's pen, the mind of the actor, the roles we create, the artistry of life itself and the quest for peace." - Maya Angelou It was an early start to the day for me, waking up at 7.30am. Yes, I fully acknowledge that regular adults get … Continue reading Day Three at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
Day Two at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
"That desire to experience more fully is at the heart of immersive theatre, which can place us in situations that we are unlikely to encounter in our everyday lives, rather than merely placing them before us." - Matt Trueman After an easy start to the Fringe yesterday, I was curious to see shows in the … Continue reading Day Two at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
Day One at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
"Dreams don't die but keep an eye on your dream. And before you know where you are, There you are." - Stephen Sondheim After my good friend Nat and I sped walked onto a bus, we finally arrived on the cobbled streets of Edinburgh. Nat has never been to the fringe before, so it was … Continue reading Day One at the Fringe | 2017 | Reviews
Lights, Carrie, Action 