Culture

Review: Enough is Enough, Barnabas Arts House, Newport

Enough is Enough,┬áTuesday 24th January, Barnabas Arts House Newport . Reviewer:┬áEmma Hotchkiss The best way I can think to describe Enough is Enough is as an audiovisual companion to Laura Bates’ Everyday Sexism.┬áAs I wandered into a packed church basement on a freezing Monday for the first night of Beaware Production’s newest show, Enough is Enough, I didn’t know quite what to expect. However, the … Continue reading Review: Enough is Enough, Barnabas Arts House, Newport

Hannah Hopkins
Acquitted
Film & TV

Foreign TV Review: Acquitted

Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: Acquitted

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Video Games

Nintendo Switchmas: Opinions

Tom Morris has his say on the divisive Nintendo Switch Conference. Nintendo fans have been watching cringe-worthy conferences for years, every single one searing a fresh wound. 2008: Wii Music sees a ÔÇ£bandÔÇØ waggle Wiimotes for a few minutes, to an audience hoping for something that might actually improve on Wii Sports. 2009: someone who has never played Mario before is now in head of … Continue reading Nintendo Switchmas: Opinions

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Culture

Review: Sunny Afternoon, Wales Millennium Centre

Sunny Afternoon is the hit musical about the rise of The Kinks with music and lyrics by frontman Ray Davies and book by screenwriter Joe Penhall. It depicts The KinksÔÇÖ early years as a band and the story behind their biggest hits, as well as exploring the DaviesÔÇÖ brothers rivalry, the bandÔÇÖs banning from the USA and management issues. The set and design for the … Continue reading Review: Sunny Afternoon, Wales Millennium Centre

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Food

Review: Grey’s Restaurant, Hilton Cardiff

Situated neatly in between the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the university campus, GreyÔÇÖs restaurant has it all. With a tasteful interior and excellent customer service, the Quench team abandoned all thoughts of looming January deadlines and headed out to try the brand new brunch menu. However, this is brunch with a twist. Known as Bottomless Brunch, the menu boasts two courses, … Continue reading Review: Grey’s Restaurant, Hilton Cardiff

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The Passengers
Film & TV

Foreign TV Review: The Passenger

Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: The Passenger

Sadia Pineda Hameed
Music

2016: In Review

It would be ignorant to say that 2016 has been a good year. Without getting too political,┬áwe all know weÔÇÖre entering into darker times. It is not surprising this year was cursed, after it kickstarted with the┬ádeath┬áof walking angel, Mr David Bowie. The 10th of January marked┬áthe loss of a mystic being, who graced our earth with beauty and talent, and without whom, culture wouldnÔÇÖt … Continue reading 2016: In Review

Mark Sweeney
Culture

Review: Mary Poppins, Wales Millennium Centre

Mary Poppins,┬áFriday 16th December, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah West Two words for Mary Poppins the musical – Practically Perfect. This is no scaled-down version of the timeless classic. Production values were quite literally through the chimney and out the roof.┬áVisually, the entire set was nothing short of stunning. The experience begins with the set unfolding like a story book – a subtle nod to the … Continue reading Review: Mary Poppins, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Music

Christmas Countdown: Review – Fatherson, Cardiff

  Following the release of their new album, ‘Open Book’, Fatherson were the penultimate Saturday night headliners, of S┼Án Festival’s tenth birthday at Tramshed, Cardiff. Showcasing a number of songs from their┬ánew album – through the Scottish-sounding, euphonious vocals of lead singer, Ross Leighton; the alt-rock trio brought lashings of energy and frantic drumming to the stage. This mix of emotive lyrics, and energetic anthems … Continue reading Christmas Countdown: Review – Fatherson, Cardiff

Mark Sweeney
Music

Christmas Countdown: An Introduction To The Pogues

Apart from being everyoneÔÇÖs favourite Christmas song (sorry Mariah, KirstyÔÇÖs got you beat) maybe you havenÔÇÖt heard much or any of the Pogues, and it is true they are a slightly acquired taste. Rarely in my experience do you need to get your ear in before listening to a band, if youÔÇÖre one to let music wash over you then maybe they arenÔÇÖt for you. … Continue reading Christmas Countdown: An Introduction To The Pogues

Mark Sweeney
Culture

Review: A Chorus Line, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

A Chorus Line,┬áWednesday 21st December, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait.┬á This Wednesday I found myself in the beautiful Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to watch Kinetic TheatreÔÇÖs winter production of A Chorus Line, the show that provides a glimpse into the personalities and lives of dancers auditioning to be a part of a chorus line, showing us each the … Continue reading Review: A Chorus Line, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Hannah Hopkins
Food

A Very Merry Vegan Christmas: Butternut Squash Banana Bread Recipe

By Dominika Kusnierska Who doesnÔÇÖt like banana bread? This one is so moist that no one can resist grabbing a slice! It is time-consuming but, at this time of the year, it is also a great excuse to get every helper in the family to the kitchen. Ingredients:┬á 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ┬¥ teaspoon baking powder ┬¥ teaspoon salt ┬¥ teaspoon … Continue reading A Very Merry Vegan Christmas: Butternut Squash Banana Bread Recipe

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INTERVIEW AND LIVE REVIEW: Beartooth @ Tramshed, Cardiff

  Metalcore/Hardcore band Beartooth, hailing from Columbus, Ohio, hit the UK and Ireland on a 9 date tour on the back of acclaimed album Aggressive, and winning Metal Hammer’s Breakthrough Band of the Year 2016. Catching the band at The Tramshed, Cardiff on the 14th of December, the band brought an apparent intensity. From the off, Beartooth perform with manic urgency, letting up only to … Continue reading INTERVIEW AND LIVE REVIEW: Beartooth @ Tramshed, Cardiff

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Film & TV

An Interview with ‘Donnie Darko’ Director-Richard Kelly

Why Donnie Darko is still as relevant as ever ÔÇ£ItÔÇÖs so easy to be complacentÔǪ take some risks and be boldÔÇØ Following itÔÇÖs 4K restoration exclusive to the BFI Southbank Cinema, we interview Richard Kelly on his noughties cult classic Donnie Darko. Wearing a smart navy suit, itÔÇÖs hard to believe that a man so calm and collected could have made a film so psychologically … Continue reading An Interview with ‘Donnie Darko’ Director-Richard Kelly

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Jet Trash
Film & TV

Review: Jet Trash

On the 9th December,┬áJet Trash came to Cardiff VUE cinema┬áfor a screening and exclusive Q+A with Casper Lee. We sent Joe Fletcher and Maddy Steele along to give us their two cents on this new indie film. Check the trailer out here. A play on ÔÇÿjet setÔÇÖ, Jet Trash is definitely not a desired outcome for a seemingly tranquil holiday destination. The screenplay follows the … Continue reading Review: Jet Trash

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Music

Christmas Countdown – Review: Palace ‘So Long Forever’

After a string of singles and EPs, London four-piece Palace have finally dropped their debut album, ‘So Long Forever’, and what an impact its had. The self described alternative blues-rock group have returned with their distinctively laid back sound. Many of the popular singles such as Break The Silence and Holy Smoke see a return as well. However, itÔÇÖs the rerecorded version of Bitter that … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Review: Palace ‘So Long Forever’

Mark Sweeney
Music

Christmas Countdown: Introducing – Bad Sounds

  Bad Sounds have to be one of the most highly anticipated acts of 2017. The Bath quintet have already joined Rat Boy on tour while completing their own UK tour this year, with sold out dates. You can expect a high energy electro pop/synth sound which make their name very modestly ironic. The latest single Wages was debuted as Annie MacÔÇÖs hottest record back … Continue reading Christmas Countdown: Introducing – Bad Sounds

Mark Sweeney