EPiC (ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT): A Rose Tinted Tribute to The King

Thomas Cunnick EPiC (Elvis Presley in Concert) continues director Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis-focused period, which began with Elvis starring Austin Butler in the title role. This follow-up blends concert footage, documentary material, unseen archive clips and interviews, covering Elvis Presley’s residencies and tours in the early 1970s. Much of the footage used here was originally intended for Luhrmann’s earlier biopic. However, the sheer volume — and … Continue reading EPiC (ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT): A Rose Tinted Tribute to The King

Help (2) Review

Rhia Davies War Child returns to the music world with its latest collaborative collection, Help (2). The original Help Album, released in 1995, set out to raise money for the charity and quickly became a cult classic. While several follow-ups came and went in the years since, Help (2) positions itself as the true successor — both in spirit and ambition. Given its charitable purpose, … Continue reading Help (2) Review

Scream 7 – Is self-awareness enough?

Jasmine Comanescu What’s your favourite scary movie? If you tend to gravitate towards slasher films, tongue-in-cheek humour, and satirical storytelling, the Scream franchise has undoubtedly made its way onto your radar. Audiences, myself included, were drawn to the way the original film acted as a love letter to horror — filled with references and commentary on genre tropes, all while not taking itself too seriously. … Continue reading Scream 7 – Is self-awareness enough?

‘The Romantic’, Bruno Mars is Showing Off

By Isaak Hewitt Just nine days into the year, pop superstar Bruno Mars confidently dropped a song that will likely end up being amongst 2026’s best with ‘I Just Might’. Groovy, cheeky, and loads of fun, the single captured everything that makes Mars’ previous output so iconic. Perhaps it didn’t light the world on fire in the way that 2010s hits ‘Uptown Funk’ (with Mark … Continue reading ‘The Romantic’, Bruno Mars is Showing Off

Imogen and the Knife: Songwriting, Performing and Music as a tool

By Ruby Collins After listening to Imogen and the Knife supporting The Last Dinner Party at Utilita Arena on 3 December, Gair Rhydd managed to secure a few moments talking with Imogen after the show.  Imogen’s debut, extended EP, ‘Some Kind of Love’ shows fluid versatility. From intimate and bare ‘Paris Night’, to the choral and eerie ‘Some Kind of Love’ to her electric single ‘Mother of … Continue reading Imogen and the Knife: Songwriting, Performing and Music as a tool

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It Ends With Us: A Review

It Ends with Us is a new adaptation of Colleen Hoovers’ best-selling romance/drama book. It tells the story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who navigates her past trauma while part of a love triangle between her partner Ryle (Justin Baldoni) and her first love, Atlas (Brandon Skelnar). Colleen Hoover is a self-published author whose books became very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people … Continue reading It Ends With Us: A Review