I’ve finally finished reading the “His Dark Materials” series of books by Phillip Pullman. The fantastic name of the series alone was more than enough to entice me into the notion of reading them. I don’t want to harp on too much about them as there are plenty of reviews online about them (go with […]
The Conrad Boys
Just a quick post to say a few words about a film that I recently watched and found that I really really enjoyed. The Conrad Boys is an independant film from 2005 by a young chap called Justin Lo who bravely undertook the responsiblities for writing, producing, editing and starring as the lead character within the film. Several reviews […]
Pan’s Labyrinth
Pan’s Labyrinth has been called “a real triumph” by Jonathan Ross and, having just watched it, I really can see why. Pan’s Labyrinth (Spanish: El laberinto del fauno, literally The Labyrinth of the Faun) is a 2006 Spanish language fantasy film written and directed by Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro. It was produced and distributed […]
REVIEW: Hairspray, Shaftesbury Theatre (Timeless To Me!!)
At the last minute this evening I was handed a single ticket to go and watch the fabulous Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre. As Hairspray is my absolute favourite musical, frankly wild horses couldn’t stop me – especially when I found that I was front row centre! Another fabulous performance (I’ve seen it in the […]
No Day But Today – Rent, The Musical
So, the other day I had Mr Greg over and we sat down and watched the movie adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s musical Rent; itself frequently billed as a bohemian New York rock opera. I am a huge fan of this musical and have not only seen the DVD countless times, but I have been […]
Gari Wellingham 