Author: heckler

Review – The Lion King

The Lion King is more than worth-seeing – it should be mandatory. It is heartfelt and carries a sense of soul that can’t be put into words.

Review – John Grant

When John Grant took to the stage it was to make a statement. A bearish, bearded man, dressed simply in jeans and a button-down shirt, he wasn’t here to wow us with his stagecraft...

Review – 47 Ronin

Luckily [47 Ronin] doesn’t fall at every hurdle. The set pieces and period costumes are absolutely gorgeous, the cinematography is quietly beautiful, and there is an undercurrent of mysticism to this picture which is both subtle and entrancing.

Review – Babylon Circus

Trickles of punk, jazz, and swing crept their way through each song, highlighting the fact that in addition to being a bunch of cute vagabonds there are also undeniably talented musicians.

Review – The Correspondents

To try and describe charismatic front man Mr. Bruce in any depth would require a review of its own, but between his geometric matador-influenced outfit, dominating yet astoundingly precise dance moves, and unrelenting voice, it was impossible not to want to watch his every move.

Review – The Basics

Most of the crowd were sitting on the floor as The Basics took the stage, but within a few songs the band had coaxed all but a few to their feet, and by the final song the audience was dancing and hooting in unison.

Review – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Fans should be very happy with this film with how some classic scenes from the novel have been realised by Jackson’s skilful direction, and Bilbo’s encounter with Smaug is sure to be thrilling for the die-hards and casual cinema-goers alike.