7 March 2015 Chappie, directed by sci-fi aficionado Neill Blomkamp, is the latest in a long line of films to explore Artificial Intelligence with subtext and a commentary on the human condition. It comes hot on the heels of the… Continue Reading
7th March 2015 For the latest in this series in ‘The Weekend Binge,’ I thought I’d mix things up a bit and instead of eulogising about series that you ‘must watch’ I want you to check out the much talked about… Continue Reading
In 2013, Matthew E. White released one of the most unexpectedly acclaimed albums of the year. Recorded on Spacebomb Records, a studio he built in his room, Big Inner brought back the laid back groove of AOR radio stations and… Continue Reading
Song: Passin’ Me ByArtist: The PharcydeYear: 1992 First released on their 1992 debut album Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, the somewhat genteel tone of The Pharcyde’s ‘Passin’ Me By’ sat awkwardly amongst the posturing promotions of thug life so prevalent… Continue Reading
4th March 2015 Being a bit of a beard enthusiast, I’m a little in awe of this fine beard which belongs to Jack Bessant of Reef. Jack will be performing with Reef this Friday (6th March) at the O2 Academy… Continue Reading
4 February 2015 Next week, Bristol Old Vic welcomes Headlong’s revival of David Hare’s blistering 1993 play The Absence of War. Originally the final instalment of a trilogy, the play is based on behind the scenes observations of the unsuccessful General… Continue Reading
3 March 2015 This Is The Kit is the project of Kate Stables, whose third album Bashed Out (released 6 April) secures her position of one of the brighter lights in contemporary folk. Hailing from Winchester, Kate lived in Bristol… Continue Reading
2nd March 2015 British comedy owes much to the world of University revues. Many of the legendary names that truly define British wit, irreverence and satire, first made their names whilst treading the boards at one or another of our finest academic institutions – Peter Cook, John Cleese, Stephen… Continue Reading