I have always believed that Amanda Knox and her boyfriend, Rafaelle Sollecito, were the people at the hands of Meredith Kercher’s murder in 2007. However, after watching the documentary and seeing the physical embodiment of […]
‘What If I told You’ review – Blurring the line between audience and participation
I’ve seen pieces of theatre that have involved audience participation. I’ve heard of pieces of dance that have involved the dancers moving amongst the audience. I’ve even heard of a play that involved the audience […]
Travis Alabanza: Black Trans Lives Matter
Leeds Black History Month got off to a phenomenal start on Tuesday, as the Union played host to the uncompromising artistic presence that is Travis Alabanza. Travis, a black transfemme performance artist, delivered an astounding […]
‘Miss Peregrine’ review – Burton has lost the plot
Burton’s latest offering left me feeling as confused as ‘sandy claws’ (Santa Claus) in The Nightmare Before Christmas when he wakes up in Halloween town. Based on Ransom Riggs’s bestselling novel Miss Peregrine’s Home for […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 4
What better way to recover from Wednesday’s Varsity celebrations than a date night with Netflix? So retire your sports gear in favour of some sweatpants and delve into the depths of what’s on offer this […]
‘Iyalode of Eti’ review: Joyous and tragic
After our recent interview with Director Moji Kareem, James Candler headed to the West Yorkshire Playhouse to give his thoughts on the finished production of Iyalode of Eti. Iyalode of Eti is a Nigerian reimagining […]
On our radar: the films you need to see this month
With an exciting line up of films due to hit the cinemas soon, The Gryphon Arts Team have assembled their highlights of upcoming flicks. Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children 30th September Directed by Tim […]
‘In The Mood For Love’ and why you should be watching Chinese cinema
On Saturday 24th September, the Hyde Park Picture House screened Kar-Wai Wong’s classic film In the Mood for Love. Before the film started the audience had the opportunity to listen to Chris Berry, professor of […]
Bridget is back but is she better than ever?
After a 12 year hiatus, Bridget Jones returns to the big screen. Jessica Newgas reviews the latest offering to see if the third in the trilogy lives up to its name. Nowadays it is rare […]
Here’s why so many films flopped this summer
It may seem bizarre to suggest that a summer in which we saw the gargantuan hits of Finding Dory and Captain America: Civil War has been in any way lacklustre. Finding Dory earned itself the […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 3
The first week of lectures is never fun: information overload and the blur of figuring out where to be at what time – it’s a nightmare. So, when you feel yourself getting overly stressed and […]
Why classics shouldn’t be reserved for white actors: an interview with Iyalode of Eti’s director
The Gryphon talks to Moji Kareem, who is directing Iyalode of Eti, a Nigerian re-imagining of the famous renaissance John Webster play, The Duchess Of Malfi. We managed to speak to her before the play’s run at the West […]