I never got my chance to see it on the big screen. It had been lingering on my watchlist, waiting for my eyes to lock on and be enthralled by the Hollywood glamour. Thankfully, I finally got see it.
Hatching: A Chat with Hanna Bergholm
During Sundance London Film Festival this year, I got to speak with Hanna Bergholm about her debut feature film.
Swan Song: A Chat with Todd Stephens and Eric Eisenbrey
Todd Stephens, and producer, Eric Eisenbrey, about their new film supported by Peccadillo Pictures: Swan Song.
Hustlers | 2019 | Review
(based on the New York Times article by Jessica Pressler, written and directed by Lorene Scafaria) Alright, everyone, we are now into the Oscar-bait season of films coming into our theatres. Hustlers, based on the viral article on a true crime story, could very easily (and I have been guilty of this) be branded as the … Continue reading Hustlers | 2019 | Review
Bohemian Rhapsody | 2018 | Review
(based on a true story, written by Anthony McCarten, directed by Bryan Singer) I was so hyped for this film. I adore Rami Malek, I find him hypnotising to watch, and I had always wanted to see an honest biopic of the legend that is Freddie Mercury. However, after keeping tabs on the film via … Continue reading Bohemian Rhapsody | 2018 | Review
Isle of Dogs | 2018 | Review
"By Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump." (Written and Directed by Wes Anderson) I profess, before I went into the cinema, I already knew I would be somewhat enthusiastic about the latest Wes Anderson film. Since I watched Grand Budapest Hotel, I became enthralled by his unique … Continue reading Isle of Dogs | 2018 | Review
Constellations | 2017 | Review
(written by Nick Payne, directed by Thomas Leadbeater and Amy Noriko Ward) This particular production of Nick Payne's classic was produced by the new theatre company Squabbling House, founded by graduates of the Theatre, Film, and Television Department at the University of York. As Constellations is their debut production, there was a lot of excitement as to how co-directors … Continue reading Constellations | 2017 | Review
Antony and Cleopatra | 2017 | Review
(written by William Shakespeare, directed by Iqbal Khan) With Antony and Cleopatra as the Royal Shakespeare Company's summer spectacular (alongside Wilde's Salomé at the Swan Theatre), a certain level of grandeur was to be expected when I entered the theatre space. Whilst the elaborate set does make it out to be an epic play, Khan's vision of … Continue reading Antony and Cleopatra | 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
Lights, Carrie, Action 