Film & TV

Review: The Shape of Water

Guillermo Del ToroÔÇÖs latest escapist fantasy tells a familiar fairytale of freak love between human and creature. However the director’s fastidious eye for the darkly fantastical, juxtaposed with an even darker reality, along with intelligent, era-specific social commentary which helps contextualise and ground its narrative, and nuanced, expertly written characters make this tale more akin to the esoteric lovechild of Amelie and Creature from the … Continue reading Review: The Shape of Water

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Culture

A conversation between David Hurn & Martin Parr at the Welsh National Museum

by Rowan Lees Brought together through a shared passion for taking pictures and collecting them, gurus of the photography world David Hurn and Martin Parr met at the Welsh National Museum for a conversation about art. The talk was arranged on the back of HurnÔÇÖs ÔÇÿSwapsÔÇÖ collection, on display until the 15th of April. The exhibition is a wonderful series of photos Hurn has acquired … Continue reading A conversation between David Hurn & Martin Parr at the Welsh National Museum

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Culture

Hijinx Theatre brings diversity to Lesotho with unique Able to Act project

by Sofia Brizio Hijinx is a professional theatre company based in Cardiff, that works mainly with people who have learning disabilities. The company has been around for over thirty years with the aim to change societal perceptions of disabilities by working towards a happier and more inclusive future in which more people are recognised as valuable and contributing to society. I spoke to the outreach … Continue reading Hijinx Theatre brings diversity to Lesotho with unique Able to Act project

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Culture

The Importance of Being Earnest review: Act One brings back Wilde’s most famous work

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Rachel Nurse IÔÇÖve never seen a play performed by such young actors with so much talent. No one left Act OneÔÇÖs the Importance of Being Earnest disappointed. At times I forgot that I was watching a university society enactment and felt like I was in London watching an all-star cast. The Comedy for Serious People was first performed on 14th February 1895 in … Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest review: Act One brings back Wilde’s most famous work

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Film & TV

Review: I, Tonya

Everyone thinks they know what happened when figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and injured right before the 1994 Olympics. Turns out, not even the people involved really knew what was going on, least of all volatile opponent Tonya Harding. Supposedly. Based on ÔÇÿirony-free, wildly contradictoryÔÇÖ interviews conducted by director Craig Gillespie, I, Tonya is a darkly humorous biopic that just keeps throwing punches. Literally. … Continue reading Review: I, Tonya

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Culture

A Number review at The Other Room

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿåÔÿå by Mel Lynch Described in the programme as a ÔÇÿfearless and affecting dissection of the relationship between father and sonÔÇÖ The Other RoomÔÇÖs A Number was certainly an intriguing viewing experience. Directed by Ed Madden, I had the chance to see A Number this week. Having never been to The Other Room theatre I went with no preconceived idea of what to expect. The … Continue reading A Number review at The Other Room

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Culture

The Sound of Music review: must-see musical hits the New Theatre

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Rachel Nurse The Sound of Music at the New Theatre, didnÔÇÖt fail to the please the audience! The love of music and the theatre are celebrated in the Sound of Music. Music bringing happiness and a heart-broken family back together with the help of Maria. The musical is set in Austria in 1938, which tells the story of Maria the potential nun, who … Continue reading The Sound of Music review: must-see musical hits the New Theatre

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Live Reviews, Music

The Blinders @ The Globe – Live Review

There are a few essential ingredients need to be great punk act and The Blinders seem to have all of these. They have a raw angry sound, thrashing guitars, screaming vocals and an over simplified evocative political message. This is all brought together by natural stage presence and charisma. This all promised a lot, but did they deliver? Not wholly original, The Blinders draw influences … Continue reading The Blinders @ The Globe – Live Review

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Live Reviews, Music

Gogo Penguin @ Trinity Centre Bristol – Live Review

Genre fusion is becoming increasingly popular in the modern music scene. This has allowed many artists who would normally have niche audiences expand to the edge of the mainstream. GoGo Penguin are one such band. They are a jazz trio and in that sense are rather traditional, however their hypnotic energic beats and rhythms often feel like they would be more at home in electronic … Continue reading Gogo Penguin @ Trinity Centre Bristol – Live Review

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Culture

Terra Firma at the Sherman Theatre review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå by Abbie Rands Terra Firma, a performance in three parts, is like nothing else I have ever watched in a theatre. In Folk, by far the most intriguing of the three performances, the stage opens on a sparse scene; the roots of a tree hang suspended from the rafters, and a pile of leaves, from which a girl is unearthed. The performance begins with … Continue reading Terra Firma at the Sherman Theatre review

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Fashion

Escentual : Benefit BADgal BANG! mascara Launch

Dedicated to all things makeup, at Quench Fashion & Beauty we are always on the quest for finding the next product to transform our beauty routines, particularly mascara. As someone plagued with short eyelashes, I am a shameless mascara fanatic, constantly searching for ÔÇÿThe OneÔÇÖ. Having never been mascara-monogamous, I was excited to see if IÔÇÖd finally found the product of my dreams when the … Continue reading Escentual : Benefit BADgal BANG! mascara Launch

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Culture

Tosca review – a fair revival to Puccini’s masterpiece

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå by Andrea Gaini Wales Millennium Centre, 09/02/2018 Pictures by: Richard Huber Smith After Madam Butterfly and La Boh├¿me, the Welsh National Opera finished off the Puccini tour-de-force they had started last year, with a representation of the beautiful Tosca. One of the three most famous operas by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, Tosca is truly a musical masterpiece. His music is lovely, carrying the … Continue reading Tosca review – a fair revival to Puccini’s masterpiece

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Film & TV

Review: Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread is a portrait of the dissatisfied artist whose work can never be done; an exploration of desire and a boyÔÇÖs enduring love for his mother (but not a boyÔÇÖs desire for his mother); and an exhibition of a lot of beautiful dresses. ┬á The film is situated in 1950s high-society London, concerning the life of Reynolds Woodcock, head of the esteemed dress-makers ÔÇÿThe … Continue reading Review: Phantom Thread

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Culture

Flashdance review: living the 80’s at the New Theatre

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Hannah Marie Stait 06/02/2018, New Theatre If you have a love for 80ÔÇÖs pop and having a good time, you definitely donÔÇÖt want to miss the UK tour of Flashdance which is currently sending good feelings around the New Theatre this week! The 1983 movie was a huge hit in the 80ÔÇÖs and is considered a classic to the old-time movie lovers of … Continue reading Flashdance review: living the 80’s at the New Theatre

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Culture

Buffalo Comedy’s 4th Birthday Bash review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Becca Moody 4th February 2018, Buffalo Cardiff Buffalo is a fantastic comedy venue with real heart, and itÔÇÖs their 4th birthday, so itÔÇÖs time to celebrate. The room is cosy, every seat in close proximity to the stage. And the atmosphere is nice; there are lots of groups of friends loudly chatting before the show begins. Everything about this night so far looks … Continue reading Buffalo Comedy’s 4th Birthday Bash review

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Music

Scandinavian singers putting a new spin on the pop music we know

Recently there seems to be a huge number of Scandinavian popstars bringing out some absolutely great music. They seem to have put their own spin on pop and we love it. We have had our eye on Sigrid for a while now and she has now go the title of ÔÇÿBBCÔÇÖs Sound of 2018 number oneÔÇÖ. Could they be taking over the music indursty? HereÔÇÖs … Continue reading Scandinavian singers putting a new spin on the pop music we know

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Culture

La Forza del Destino review: a beautiful and inspiring production

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Andrea Gaini Wales Millennium Centre, 02/02/2018 What is destiny? Is there a way to make things go right? Is GodÔÇÖs forgiveness all we need to live a peaceful life? These are some of the questions Giuseppe VerdiÔÇÖs La Forza del Destino sparked in my head after yesterdayÔÇÖs performance at the Wales Millennium Centre. A night delighted by the presence of his Highness the … Continue reading La Forza del Destino review: a beautiful and inspiring production

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