best of the year 2021
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latest music reviews
Black Midi Hellfire
It's no secret - Black Midi are one of the UK's most exciting and most interesting bands right now. In the space... read more
Kendrick Lamar Mr Morale & the Big Steppers
It seems that nowadays, anything and everything that Kendrick Lamar touches turns to gold. After the major success of his 2017 album Damn. and... read more
Rammstein Zeit
In 2020, Rammstein were due to perform several shows across Europe, the UK and the Americas in support of their self-titled (or... read more
Fontaines D.C. Skinty Fia
“Gone is the day, gone is the night, gone is the day” That’s the very first line you hear singer Grian... read more
latest film reviews
Drive My Car
An exploration equally of grief and wonder, Drive My Car is completely entrancing - the latest film from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, it's been lauded by film critics ever since its triumphant turn at the Cannes film festival. Deserving winner of the Best International Feature Film at 2022's Academy Awards, it's finally... read more
The Worst Person In The World
Beautifully touching, immersive and emphatically real, The Worst Person in the World is a wonder of film-making; we follow Julie as she navigates herself through her adult life, played with extreme perfection by relative newcomer Renate Reinsve. Containing some incredible set-pieces, this Nordic rom-com is stunning in every way. After... read more
Licorice Pizza
Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza is a breath of fresh air in every way; starring 2 highly likeable newcomers Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim as the central loved up couple, the movie is a classic picture; with a thrilling soundtrack, hilarious cameos and attractive sets, it's a romcom for all... read more
