What a dream that was: Adrianne Lenker on tour
Black Box, Galway, Ireland – 19 April 2024 St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, Ireland – 20 April 2024 Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland – 21 April 2024 The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Scotland – 24 April 2024...
View ArticleBFI introduction: Captain Blood (1935)
Here's the transcript of my introduction to Captain Blood (Michael Curtiz, 1935), in the Art of Action season, which took place at the BFI Southbank in London on Wednesday 6 November:"Hi, I’m going to...
View ArticleReview of 2024: Part 1 – Books
Hello, It's been a challenging year, hasn't it. Got through a few books, anyway. As is traditional, I start the round-up by telling you about my own writing, which I appreciate is pretty cheeky. Many...
View ArticleReview of 2024: Part 2 – Movies
Here's part two of my review of the year, focusing on FILMS. The format: 25 'discoveries', six old favourites, six stinkers, six movies re-appraised, and five areas of obsession.25 DISCOVERIES or...
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