Land Of Mine (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Land Of Mine, an historical drama war film directed by Martin Zandvliet about German POWs forced to dig up land mines.
Reviews
Dunkirk (15)
Nick Daly reviews the film directed by Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk. about the evacuation of Allied troops from France during World War II.
The Beatles’ Landmarks in Liverpool
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Daniel K. Longman, The Beatles’ Landmarks in Liverpool, looking at the iconic places the band played in the heyday years of the Mersey Beat sound.
City Of Ghosts (18)
Colin Serjent reviews City Of Ghosts, the documentary film about the on-line reporting collective Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently.
David Lynch: The Art Life (NR)
Colin Serjent reviews David Lynch: The Art Life, the documentary about the radical film director which screened at Picturehouse.
Liverpool: A City of Protest
Ritchie Hunter reviews the exhibition, Liverpool: A City of Protest, on at Constellations till 13th August.
Open 3: Affecting Change
Steve Lamb reviews the exhibition of photography Open 3: Affecting Change, on at the Open Eye Gallery till 17th September.
The Beguiled (15)
Nick Daly reviews the film directed by Sofia Coppola set during the American Civil War, The Beguiled, on general release from 14th July.
Momentos
Pete O’Neill reviews the play Momentos which was performed at the Unity Theatre.
The Lifeboat Service in England: The North West and Isle of Man
Joe Coventry reviews the book The Lifeboat Service in England: The North West and Isle of Man, by Nicholas Leach and published by Amberley Press.
Modern Sky Sampler – The Future Influences The Present Just As Much As The Past
Rob Harrison reviews the compilation record of acts on the Modern Sky Label, The Future Influences The Present Just As Much As The Past.
Risk (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film about Julian Assange, Risk, showing at Picturehouse till 13th July.
The Student (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the Russian film, The Student, which screened at Picturehouse as part of Discover Tuesday.
Nerve Magazine Launch Event
Colin Serjent reviews the Nerve Magazine Launch Event at the Courtroom Cafe on the 30th June, with photographs by Steve Lamb.
Baby Driver (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the film directed by Edgar Wright, Baby Driver, screening at Picturehouse from 30th June.
Stockholm, My Love (PG)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Stockholm, My Love, directed by Mark Cousins and showing at Picturehouse till 25th June.
Suntan (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the Greek film Suntan, which was shown at Picturehouse.
Africa Oyé Festival 2017
Review and photographs by Colin Serjent of Africa Oyé Festival 2017 which had it’s 25th anniversary in Sefton Park over the weekend of 17th & 18th June.
Wilson (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film based on the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, Wilson, showing at Picturehouse from 12th June.
My Cousin Rachel (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel, My Cousin Rachel, showing at Picturehouse from 9th June.
After The Storm (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the Japanese film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda After The Storm, which screened at Picturehouse.
The Thurston Moore Group and Mugstar
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by the Thurston Moore Group and Mugstar at St George’s Hall, part of the ‘Tonight At Noon’ programme which celebrates 50 years since the publication of The Mersey Sound.
The Other Side Of Hope (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Other Side Of Hope, showing at Picturehouse from 26th May.
Harmonium (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the Japanese film Harmonium, which was shown at Picturehouse.
Ultimate Bowie
Rob Harrison reviews Ultimate Bowie, featuring Ed Blaney as David Bowie, at the Epstein Theatre on 20th May.
I Am Not Madame Bovary (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film I Am Not Madame Bovary, screening at Picturehouse till 1st June.
Frantz (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Frantz, screening at Liverpool Picturehouse till 25th May.
Graduation (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the Romanian film Graduation, shown at Picturehouse.
Round-up of Recommended Reads
Mandy Vere reviews the latest books about migration and refugees.
Over Land, Over Sea: poems for those seeking refuge
Arthur Adlen reviews the book of poetry Over Land, Over Sea: poems for those seeking refuge.
The Punter
Sandra Gibson reviews the play The Punter, written by Debbie Morgan and performed at The Cornerstone Theatre.
The Liverpool Mass
John Owen reviews Pierre Henry’s The Liverpool Mass, presented by the Bluecoat at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
The Levelling (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Levelling about a Somerset farm after the devastating floods that struck in 2014, showing at Picturehouse.
Sons of Liverpool – Gerry Potter
Colin Serjent reviews Sons of Liverpool, an evening of poetry by Gerry Potter at the Casa.
Seán Street/Neil Campbell/Perri Alleyne-Hughes – Estuary
Tom Calderbank reviews the new CD Estuary, based on the poetry of Seán Street with musical settings by Neil Campbell and featuring vocalist Perri Alleyne-Hughes.
Cattle And Cane – Mirrors
Rob Harrison reviews Mirrors, the new album by Cattle And Cane.
Those Who Jump (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews Those Who Jump, the documentary film about migrants trying to get from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Melilla.
Clash (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Clash about the uprisings in Egypt, showing at Picturehouse till 3rd May.
The Regina Monologues
Samera Thalen reviews The Regina Monologues, presented by Chalice Productions at St. George’s Hall.
Their Finest (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Their Finest, screening at Picturehouse from 21st April.
The Handmaiden (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Handmaiden, directed by Park Chan-Wook and screening at Picturehouse from 14th April.
Holy Holy featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by Holy Holy at the Philharmonic Hall, performing The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars in its entirety.
I Am Not Your Negro (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film I Am Not Your Negro, based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript, Remember This House and screening at Picturehouse from 14th April.
An Audience with Lesley Garrett
Joe Coventry reviews the English soprano singer Lesley Garrett at St Georges Hall, where she talked about her life and career and sang some of the songs that have made her a household name.
Dinky Toys
Colin Serjent reviews the book by David Busfield, Dinky Toys, a history of the toys which were manufactured at Meccano in Binns Road, Liverpool,
The Olive Tree (12)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Olive Tree, showing at Picturehouse from 11th April.
Neruda (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Neruda, about Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, screening at Picturehouse till 13th April.
Refugee
Antonio Rubio reviews the play Refugee, presented by Potentially Brilliant Productions at the Casa.
Homo Sapiens (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Homo Sapiens, part of the Discover Tuesday film strand at Picturehouse.
The Conquest Of The South Pole
Colin Serjent reviews the play The Conquest Of The South Pole, on at the Everyman Theatre until 8th April.
Girlfans: UK women’s love of football
A review by Francesca Middleton of Jacqui McAssey’s talk at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, on 16 March 2017.
Aquarius (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the Brazilian film Aquarius, showing at Picturehouse from 24th March.
The Salesman (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the Iranian film The Salesman, showing at the Picturehouse from 24th March.
Logan (15)
John Owen reviews the third and final Wolverine film, Logan, on general release from March 1st.
Elfin Bow Album Launch
Rob Harrison reviews the launch of Elfin Bow’s debut album at the Epstein Theatre.