The Testaments – an unworthy sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale ★★★
This week Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other shared the Booker Prize, the first time the…
On Beauty, disappointment, and the temple of the golden pavilion
When I read Mishima’s novel, the Golden Pavilion mystified me. But seeing it in person was a different story. No…
Judy – Zellweger soars over the rainbow ★★★
“I just want what everyone else wants,” an ageing Judy Garland croaks to a BBC interviewer in the winter of…
Looking back on Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History
As summer comes to a close, it seems appropriate to look back on Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History. Released…
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium makes its NFL debut
Image of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium courtesy of Jacqueline Weitz The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium put on quite the show for its…
The Irishman – Scorcese triumphantly revives the epic crime genre ★★★★★
Sadly, The Irishman marks the end of the 2019 London Film Festival. However, this five-star review for the latest Scorcese…
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Tom Hanks dazzles as Fred Rogers ★★★★
Director Marrianne Heller has brought beloved television presenter Fred Rogers to the screen, following up on her success with Can…
Album Review: Loraine James – For You and I (2019)
Upon first listen, Loraine James’ album comes to us rather more like a fledgling EP. It feels too zig-zaggy; ill…
Le Mans ‘66 – forget Ford vs. Ferrari, more like Damon vs. Bale ★★★★
To win a race, all you need is “the right man behind the wheel”. James Mangold’s Le Mans ‘66 reminds…
LSE Men’s FC join in 24-hour charity football match
Men’s FC at the charity football match The Men’s Football Club (FC) are not always regarded as the most decorous…
