REVIEW: THE DARKNESS

In 2003, The Darkness bewildered the world with their odd mix of classic rock and cheeky pop. Led by the outlandish Justin Hawkins, there was an ironic, almost Spinal Tap, comedy to their act… Continue reading →

REVIEW: LEGALLY BLONDE

Every aspect of Legally Blonde is silly, but this is rarely an issue.We begin with the plot itself. In an attempt to rekindle her waning romance, Elle Woods decides to follow her man… Continue reading →

REVIEW: APPROPRIATE ADULT

Unsurprisingly, a lot of controversy has surrounded this drama, a re-telling of the atrocities caused by Fred and Rose West. However, a part of me thinks this is simply the Daily Mailers granting… Continue reading →

REVIEW: SOURCE CODE & SUBMARINE

With his oh-so chiselled jaw, doughy yet soulful eyes and a smile that could weaken any knees Jake Gyllenhaal seems to have everything you need for a sparkling on screen presence – and… Continue reading →

REVIEW: ENRON

4/5 Things can spiral out of control in a second. But for the most part this doesn’t result in one of the world’s largest corporate bankruptcies and a 24-year jail sentence. But Jeffrey… Continue reading →

REVIEW: Midsummer [a play with songs]

4/5 Traverse, Now touring The consequences of alcohol are often ones we desperately want to forget, but what if it happens to produce a weekend that we want to remember for ever? Midsummer… Continue reading →

REVIEW: IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

2/5 – The Lyceum, Edinburgh   The Importance of Being Earnest made Oscar Wilde a household name and its iconic status has only continued to grow, proving its comedy has transcended time. But… Continue reading →

REVIEW: SINGLE FATHER

Single Father – BBC One, Sunday’s at 9pm 4/5 Its not often that you find yourself crying solidly for an hour and consider yourself thoroughly entertained. The new BBC drama Single Father then,… Continue reading →

COMEDY REVIEW: THE STAND ON THURSDAY

The Stand on Thursday 2/5 Sex was on the mind at The Stand this Thursday with talk that could have rivalled all the Mills and Boon novels put together. This venue lends itself… Continue reading →

REVIEW: PUNK ROCK

4/5 – Playing at King’s Theatre, Edinburgh The focus of teenage mentality has become particularly popular with programmes such as Skins and even Enda Walsh’s play Chatroom which is set to be released… Continue reading →