From its delicate, eerie opening credits to the spiraling drama that emerges from a seemingly simple premise, The Tunnel is an unexpectedly promising remake of the original Danish/Swedish Broen/Bron (The Bridge). Stephen Dillane plays Karl […]
Music | Review – Lady Gaga, Polly Scattergood & Eminem
Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (4/5) On ‘Hacker’, the closer of Death Grip’s 2012 hit album, The Money Store, Mc Ride makes the bold claim that “Gaga can’t handle this shit”. Before I heard Gaga’s latest […]
Film | Drinking Buddies – A romantic comedy with real comedy
photo: Burn Later Productions 4/5 Stars Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) are goofy, fun loving co-workers at a boutique brewery in Chicago. Appreciating pool and beer, alcohol dominates their daily lives, their ritual […]
Music Theatre Society | Oh! What a Lovely War – an exceptional production
photo: LUU Music Theatre Society The dramatic, haunting opening of the Music Theatre Society’s version of Oh! What a Lovely War is not representative of the rest of the musical’s lively tone but it does […]
Theatre Group | Vinegar Tom – Caryl Churchill's '70's play about 17th century witch hunts is still relevant
photo: Jess Macdonald It is symptomatic of the world we live in that a 1970s radical feminist play, set during the craze of witch trials in 17th century England, can be made to feel so […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Deap Vally, Nick Mulvey & Boy George
Deap Vally – The Wardrobe (4/5) For girls like myself who grew up idolising rock stars as opposed to popstars, it’s always nice to see women in the industry picking up instruments and flipping out on stage […]
Travel | Get planning your Christmas getaway
Europe is ideal for a winter break. From the snow covered Alps to vibrant cities, there is an abundance of choice when it comes to planning a holiday at this time of year. Whilst student […]
TV | Freewheeling with Ross Noble
Ross Noble’s new spontaneity-based show has arrived on our screens, where he goes next, is anyone’s guess. Award winning stand-up comedian Ross Noble was made famous for his brilliant ability to manipulate the mundane into […]
Blogs | Merry Bleedin' Christmas
I’m writing this from bed, clad in the most hideous of multi-coloured jumpers and thinking of excuses to relieve me from a night out. Because the truth is this: despite the twinkling of Christmas lights […]
Theatre | Footloose – Let's Hear it for the Boy
photo: LAOS 4/5 Stars The first thing that strikes you about this show is its sheer relentless energy. The cast are dancing almost constantly from start to finish and the most energetic actor of all […]
Books | Cheat's Guide to The French Lieutenant's Woman
Need something to drunkenly hold forth about next time your pretentious friends are round? Take note with our LSi Cheat’s Guide. This week: John Fowles post-modern, pseudo-Victorian tale of love and shame. Who? Charles Smithson Romantic lead. […]
LIFF | Gravity – stars that don't shine
photo: Warner Bros. 2/5 Stars It’s been sending critics into a frenzy, hailed as the best film set in space since the iconic 2001: A Space Odyssey and featuring two Academy Award winning actors as […]