Misterman, by Enda Walsh, Had Me In Awe (no pun intended)
Last night I saw the most amazing play at the National Theatre. Technically, Misterman, by Enda Walsh, is a one-man show. And that man, Cillian Murphy, is astounding. He plays ...
Review
London Life: My Long Journey to Reach Run Dem Crew
I got a Saturday job and started earning my own money and I began discovering the freedom and fun of being that bit older. Enjoying teenage life, growing up in ...
The Kitchen at The National Theatre
Visually, as well as script-wise, The Kitchen is one of the most enjoyable theatre productions that I’ve seen for a long time. Almost a cross between a play and a ...
The Opening of the Legacy Film Festival: Snakes & Ladders and My Nappy Roots
Last Friday saw the launch of the Legacy Film Festival in Brighton. Organised by a small group of artists – including a friend of mine, the photographer Paul Jackson – ...
Dreams of a Life – The Story of a Young Woman’s Life & Death, at the BFI London Film Festival
The BFI London Film Festival showed its true value again yesterday, with the screening of Dreams of a Life. Bringing a small budget, low profile but powerful and engaging film ...
Woody Harrelson at the 55th BFI London Film Festival
I spent a wonderful couple of hours yesterday afternoon in the presence of one of my favourite actors, Mr Woody Harrelson. Interviewed about his career as part of the London ...
Will Reiser & Seth Rogan at the 55th BFI London Film Festival
One of the things that I love most about the BFI London Film Festival is the interviews that they put on. They always provide great insight into the film-making process ...
The Haunting of Cool Hand Luke
The soundtrack that escorts you through Cool Hand Luke is the beautiful, yet haunting voice of its narrator, Mary, played by Sandra Marvin. Her gospel and spiritual songs set the ...
Hundreds and Thousands at Soho Theatre, London
I watched the opening night of Hundreds and Thousands, from new theatre company Buckle for Dust, on 21st June 2011. One month, to the day, before my 40th birthday. Being single, ...
Review: Boots Anti-Ageing Cream Ad: Do My Elbows Look Younger?
I just want to give some blog-love to the very cute, very funny TV ad for Boots anti-ageing cream. It features the sort of conversation that goes on between couples ...
