Confident is US songstress Demi Lovato’s fifth studio album, and though it contains the same impressive high notes and empowering lyrics as albums past, Confident has an air surrounding it that oozes Demi’s new found self-assurance, independence, and well, confidence. Through overcoming hurdles in her personal life; opening up about her past struggles with bullying, bipolar… Continue reading REVIEW: Demi Lovato – Confident
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REVIEW: The Martian
Dir: Ridley Scott Rating: 12A Release date: 30/9/15 Who DOESN’T love Matt Damon? (If you’ve just raised your hand – get out. Now.) The US actor has talent in spades, and it really shines in his latest cinematic offering The Martian. Damon takes on the role of astronaut Mark Watney in the movie adaptation of… Continue reading REVIEW: The Martian
REVIEW: Legend
Dir: Brian Helgeland Rating: 18 Released: 9/9/15 The Kray twins have been subject of many an investigation, documentary and movie over the years. The infamous duo practically ran London in the 1960s, using terror, violence and some very scary pals to get their way. This year, Brian Helgeland took on the twins’ story with his… Continue reading REVIEW: Legend
REVIEW: The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Dir: Guy Ritchie Rating: 12A Released: 14 Aug 2015 If you’re after a fast-paced, high-action movie that’s heavy on fight scenes, car chases and general nonsense, The Man from U.N.C.L.E is the movie for you. Guy Ritchie’s first movie since Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in 2015, The Man from U.N.C.L.E is based… Continue reading REVIEW: The Man from U.N.C.L.E
REVIEW: Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is the kind of film that 3D effects were made for. The two-hour epic car chase fires us through the scorched, scabrous dessert and packs more punch than any simulator ride that I’ve ever been on. Expect seat-clutching, back-to-back explosions and some occasional squealing. But first, a bit of background for… Continue reading REVIEW: Mad Max: Fury Road
REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
When a band hasn’t released an album for three and a half years, you expect their new music to be amazing, right? After all, they’ve had long enough to work on it. Those where my exact thoughts while waiting for Florence + The Machine’s new album; but sadly, it didn’t live up to expectations. After… Continue reading REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
LIVE REVIEW: Twin Atlantic, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Twin Atlantic Support: Lonely the Brave, Eliza and the Bear SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 9/5/15 I’ve been to the Hydro several times, to see some big names, but I’ve never seen anyone get as warm or as enthusiastic a reception as Twin Atlantic. The boys were home and Glasgow was so, so happy to have them. Lonely the… Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Twin Atlantic, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
REVIEW: Blur – The Magic Whip
With over ten years since Blur’s last album, The Magic Whip is a god-send to all fans of the quartet. With their reunion back in 2009, where they headlined summer festivals throughout the UK, many people expected an album to follow – and finally it’s here, albeit six years later. But is this album up… Continue reading REVIEW: Blur – The Magic Whip
REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders
You’d do well to watch out for Mini Mansions. The LA trio’s much-hyped sophomore album has been released just in time for the hip-band-hijack ahead of festival season. Like loads of great bands – don’t be put off by their naff name. They may sound like the latest thing from Toys R Us but in… Continue reading REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders