Red Phone Boxes: A Novel Angle
I'd completely stopped noticing red phone boxes. When I moved to London a dozen years ago, I suppose I must have called people from them then, but then we all got mobile phones and that was that....
View ArticleThe UK's Mr Shawshank
The life of a ghost-writer is never a dull one. Earlier this year I visited a prison in Hull to meet with convicted murderer Kevin Lane, who has served 19 years of a life sentence. He wanted me to help...
View ArticleChristmas Hits and It Hurts
Christmas is coming and with its onward approach comes the inevitable soundtrack to shopping featuring dusty old over-familiar favourites (and not so favourites) from yesteryear. The very best thing...
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How I Helped an Auschwitz Survivor Share Her Story With the World
I've always been interested in people with a good story. So when I had to make a graduation film to conclude my Film and Television BA Hons degree at Teesside University, I knew I wanted to use it, to...
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'Arrow' (And The Flash) Hit The Target
Wednesday's episode of "Arrow" (8 p.m. EST Wednesday, CW) is titled "The Scientist," which is appropriate, given that it's chock full of chemistry. Forgive the groan-worthy pun; it's possible I'm a...
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An Animated Debate on Furthering the Scope of Animation
Not that you need to, but if you google 'Noam Chomsky', it tells you that he's a linguist, cognitive scientist, philosopher, activist and political commentator. What it doesn't tell you is that he is...
View ArticleThe Best Owls in Literature
On Monday Amazon announced it would be experimenting with drone delivered parcels by 2015, assuming they haven't had all their mad scientists confiscated in lieu of the back taxes they're still...
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Do You COUP? London's Finest Bohemian Events, With Artist Curator Iulia...
It's midnight, in Paris. In pursuit of inspiration you are walking in the empty streets until suddenly the door of a passing-by carriage opens and your luck strikes. It's Fitzgerald and Hemingway...
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Arts Review: The Snowman, Sadler's Wells
This production of The Snowman, a joint production by Sadler's Wells and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, is a joyful festive treat that is entertaining for both children and adults alike. Based upon...
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Rihanna - 'What Now': A Far Cry From the Twerk Offs of Yestermonth
Just when you thought that a cocky attitude, near nekked pictures and twerk offs, was all that she had to offer, Rihanna pulls an absolute classic out of the hat proving once again that her position...
View ArticleWhy Laure Prouvost Won the Turner Prize
I was surprised to read that the winner of this year's Turner Prize, Laure Provost was the rank outsider. 'Rank outsider' is a pretty serious term. It meant she had no chance at all. Wonder why? The...
View ArticleRelax, Food Tube's Got Christmas Covered
This weekend we can officially start talking about Christmas and it wouldn't be the festive season without the food. That's right, December is here and we've got 25 delicious recipes and superb...
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Theatre Review: Emil and the Detectives, National Theatre
Emil and the Detectives is a bright, exciting adventure that has as much entertainment for adults as it does for kids. Set in Weimar Germany, Emil is a young boy from a small rural town who has been...
View ArticleThe Commitments: A West End Review
Roddy Doyle's all singing show brings the feckin' soul to London... I've got a confession to make: I don't like musicals. I used to enjoy the pantomime as a kid, but musicals have never done it for me....
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Film Review: Klown and the Patience Stone Are Must See Viewing
The Danes hit the headlines with 'The Killing', 'The Bridge' and 'Borgen'. They also do comedy. KLOWN is a wonderfully outrageous comedy gem with assured performances and a finale of all time. It'll...
View ArticleGoats, Not Bagginses, Are the Real Heroes of the Hobbit
Sold out! Performances of terminator tank, hang tough, hit and run, dog fight, whiplash and eliminator are instant sell outs. I'm not talking about tickets for a new series of Gladiators but the way...
View ArticleWhole Lotta Love
On this day, 6 December, in 1969, Led Zeppelin made their debut on the US singles chart with Whole Lotta Love. It went on to reach #4 on the chart and was the first of six Top 40 singles for the group...
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My Ongoing Feud With Strictly Come Dancing's Natalie Gumede
Natalie Gumede is a good friend of mine. In recent months, I've seen a lot of stories about her in the press, like the one where the Daily Mirror claimed she became a professional dancer at age three...
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Made in Chelsea Series Six Episode Seven
Watching last week's episode of Made In Chelsea, I felt myself shouting at the TV saying, "Don't do it!", and whether Louise got with Spencer or not, even flirting with him put her at risk with Andy....
View ArticleCrap Friday
See you later Black Friday! So long Cyber Monday! Today is Crap Friday. It is the day that all the things you ordered on Cyber Monday are due to arrive at your home or are ready for collection in...
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