Braindead! Whilst most people would go for Shawn of the Dead for classic horror comedy, my recommendation goes to Peter Jackson’s Braindead! As zombies infect a small New Zealand town Lionel just can’t let go […]
‘Trainspotting’ Review: A strong, striking performance
Before the first line is even delivered, Theatre Group’s Trainspotting stage adaptation drops you into a narcotic-tinted universe, as we are greeted with thumping techno, wavy dancers and a disorientating set. So striking is the set that […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 7
It’s the weekend leading up to Halloween, so hold on tight and put these films over the weekend to get you in the right mood for a Monday night full of frights. Friday Night – […]
‘Inferno’ Review – In Its Own Purgatory
With a supposed star-studded cast of Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones and Irrfan Khan, you’d perhaps expect Ron Howard’s third instalment of the Da Vinci Code trilogy to be somewhat interesting. In reality, the most exciting […]
‘Blood Father’ review – a touch too generic
Blood Father is a well-shot, well-directed film that ends up falling into traditional action-thriller genre trappings too often to amount to anything special. The movie follows recovering alcoholic ex-convict John Link (Mel Gibson) who is […]
’13th’ Review – A meticulously timed documentary
This searing 2016 documentary highlights the deliberate criminalisation of African American citizens, and the ways in which institutionalised racism has transformed the nature of politics, incarceration policies and the overall African American fight for freedom […]
Leeds International Film Festival: our picks
With the renowned Leeds International Film Festival reaching its landmark 30th birthday, In the Middle gives you a quick preview of this year‘s most exciting offerings… Paterson The new film from indie scene titan Jim […]
‘Human Rights, Human Wrongs’ at the Hyde Park Picturehouse
Saturday afternoon saw The Hyde Park Picture House host the first of a series of monthly events held by the Leeds branch of Amnesty International. Primarily pitched as a film event, ‘Human Rights, Human Wrongs’ […]
‘FADoubleGOT’ @ Live Art Bistro review – no frills theatre
It’s always refreshing to see a piece of live art that has no frills or grandiosity, with no complex set or lighting, just a great performance that connects with its audience. FADoubleGOT, a one man […]
‘American Honey’ Review – Leaves a sweet taste
With a runtime of nearly three hours, a boxy 4:3 ratio and a Cannes Grand Jury Award American Honey sounds like an indulgent arthouse cliché. Except Andrea Arnold’s film is anything but, instead it’s […]
In The Middle with Alex Horne and The Horne Section
In The Middle talks to Alex Horne about music, comedy, one liners and his band Alex Horne and The Horne Section How was Alex Horne and the Horne Section formed? We got together about seven […]
The Best and Worst Depictions of Mental illness in Films
Monday 10th October marked national mental health awareness day. Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people every year so it is important for this to be represented within the media. Unfortunately, Hollywood often perpetuates the […]