Movie
Maya the Bee
Grown-ups who fail to appreciate the courage and rebelliousness of children see nothing but mischievousness. As kids begin…
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Published articles
LFF
The People vs Fritz Bauer
Nazism, love and betrayal seem to be fairly safe topics to make an interesting film. At least that…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Live music
Spock’s Beard at Islington Academy
A group of mostly middle-aged males welcomes the eclectic vision of keyboardist Ryo Okumoto in bandana, sunglasses and…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Live music
Apple Music Festival 2015: Disclosure at the Roundhouse
Back in Disclosuremaniac 2013, London’s own electronic duo was rejoicing in changing the face of British Electronica, substituting…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Live music
The View at The Electric Ballroom
Scotland’s indie darlings take the stage at the Electric Ballroom in a night that feels like indie…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Play
Jane Eyre at the Lyttelton
Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece tells the inspiring story of a woman who overcomes an unjust life as an orphan…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Musical
Kinky Boots at the Adelphi
A strutting of high-heeled fun on the Strand, Kinky Boots initially invites audiences to witness a story about…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Art
Jennifer Rubell – Not Alone at Stephen Friedman Gallery
Even with the growing democratisation of art and art-making, it is still strange to find exhibitions that challenge…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Movie
Irrational Man
As if all Woody Allen’s films weren’t philosophical lectures in their own right, Irrational Man’s main character is…
By Alejandra Arrieta
Movie
Miss Julie
Liv Ullman’s fifth film as a director is an adaptation of August Lindberg’s famous play Miss Julie, the…
By Alejandra Arrieta