Reviews - Page 7
REVIEW: blond(e) BOY, red LIPSTICK – a daring and true love story from Birmingham
Birmingham born author Geoff Bunn shares his memories of the city and bravely opens his heart about a love that made him see the world in a new light in…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
REVIEW: Tenet – a James Bond film in all but name
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', a summer blockbuster which suffered a bumpy and short-lived screening in cinemas due to the COVID-19 lockdown, is being released on DVD, Bluray and streaming services this…
REVIEW: His House – a different kind of horror film for Halloween
A new horror film arrives on streaming giant Netflix in time for Halloween which explores guilt, grief and alienation. 'His House' is the feature film debut of writer-director Remi Weekes…
REVIEW: Handsworth Riots 1985 – Pogus Caesar’s photographs hold a tragic mirror to our age
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar has released a new book, 'Handsworth Riots 1985', which revisits a notorious chapter in Birmingham's history. In the publication, Caesar's material showcases powerful and visceral…
REVIEW: BBC hit sitcom This Country comes to a close
It's been three years, now, since mockumentary This Country began on BBC Three. It was so low-key, but I remember seeing an advert for it on Facebook, and it actually…
REVIEW: The Invisible Man (2020)
** Elisabeth Moss stars in the feature-film adaptation of H. G. Wells' 1897 novel of the same name. Any indication that this film was based on 19th century reading material,…
REVIEW: La Traviata – Midland Opera serves up drama and passion
Midland Opera's dramatic and emotionally charged production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' is a roller-coaster of intense drama. Midland Opera have a reputation for taking century old operas and transforming them…
REVIEW: ‘Jungleland’ – Birmingham noir film dazzles at city film festival
The Birmingham Film Festival premiered a startling new film shot in Digbeth called 'Jungleland' which gave film fans a real jolt to the senses. The former Big Screen at Millennium…
Review: Joker (2019)
The wait is finally over! The origin story of the Joker is finally released into cinemas. Does the film live up to expectations and laugh all the way to the…