Personal Shopper (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film starring Kristen Stewart, Personal Shopper, showing at Picturehouse from 17th March.
Reviews
Elle (18)
Colin Serjent reviews the film directed by Paul Verhoeven, Elle, showing at Picturehouse from 10th March.
How Much Of This Is Fiction
Samera Thalen reviews the exhibition How Much Of This Is Fiction, on at FACT till 21st May.
A Glimpse of Sunshine
Samera Thalen reviews A Glimpse of Sunshine, the exhibition of work by Katarina Avotina on at the Egg Cafe till 16th March.
Julian H Cope
Kevin Lea reviews the concert by Julian H Cope at the Arts Club in support of his Drunken Songs CD.
5th Liverpool International Jazz Festival
Joe Coventry reviews the 5th Liverpool International Jazz Festival, held at the Capstone Theatre from 23rd – 26th February.
Certain Women (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film directed by Kelly Reichardt, Certain Women, showing at Picturehouse, from 3rd March.
Fiddler On The Roof
Colin Serjent reviews the musical Fiddler On The Roof, which is on at the Everyman Theatre until 11th March.
Liverpool City Centre History Tour
Arthur Adlen reviews the book by Ian Collard, Liverpool City Centre History Tour, a guide showing us how the buildings and landmarks have changed over the centuries.
Latestbanda / Naked Minds
Rob Harrison reviews Naked Minds, the album by Latestbanda, a new musical project based in Liverpool featuring musicians from across the world.
The Alpines / Another River
Rob Harrison reviews Another River, the new album by The Alpines.
20th Century Women (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film 20th Century Women, showing at Picturehouse from 17th February.
Love True (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Love True, showing at Picturehouse from 14th February.
Fences (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film directed by Denzel Washington, Fences, showing at Picturehouse from 10th February.
Toni Erdmann (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Toni Erdmann, showing at Picturehouse, from 3rd February.
Denial (PG)
Colin Serjent reviews Denial, a film about the American academic Deborah Lipstadt who was sued by Holocaust denier David Irving for calling him a liar.
T2 Trainspotting (18)
Darren Guy reviews the film T2 Trainspotting which reunites the original cast twenty years after the original film, now showing at Picturehouse.
Night Light
Colin Serjent reviews the play Night Light, performed at the Capstone Theatre.
La La Land (12A)
Nick Daly reviews the film directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land, screening at Picturehouse.
James Yorkston
Rob Harrison reviews the concert by Scottish singer-songwriter James Yorkston, who played at The Magnet.
Manchester By The Sea (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Manchester By The Sea, screening at Picturehouse from 13th January.
Endless Poetry (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film by veteran Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky, Endless Poetry, which screened at Picturehouse.
The Eagle Huntress (U)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Eagle Huntress, screening at Picturehouse from 16th December.
The Hit List – December 2016
Rob Harrison does a roundup of the tunes that are buzzing round the Nerve office at the moment.
Spanner in the Works
Pete O’Neill reviews Spanner in the Works, the eighth studio album by Beans on Toast, released on Xtra Mile Recordings.
Life, Animated (PG)
Colin Serjent reviews the documentary film Life, Animated, showing at Picturehouse from 9th December.
On Thin Ice
Kevin Lea reviews the event held at the Atrium Cafe to launch On Thin Ice, a book of poetry by Paul Cosgrove.
Jerwood Photoworks Awards 2015
Ashley McGovern reviews the Jerwood Photoworks Awards 2015 exhibition, on show at the Open Eye Gallery until 18th December.
Benedict Drew, KAPUT
Ashley McGovern reviews KAPUT, the exhibition by Benedict Drew now on show at the Walker Art Gallery till 26th February 2017.
Doctor Faustus
Pete Clarke reviews the production of Doctor Faustus, performed by Brimstone Theatre at The Black-E.
Still Here
Colin Serjent reviews the play Still Here, about effects of dementia on the sufferers as well as on the relatives and friends, which was performed at The Casa.
Steve Harley Acoustic Trio
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by the Steve Harley Acoustic Trio, supported by The Mona Lisa Twins, at St. Georges Hall.
Applewood Road
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by folk group Applewood Road at Liverpool Academy.
Jeff Williams Quartet
Joe Coventry reviews the concert by the Jeff Williams Quartet at the Capstone Theatre.
Shtum: The Stutter Poems
Arthur Adlen reviews Shtum: The Stutter Poems, a collection of poetry by David Bateman.
Desierto (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film Mexican film Desierto, shown at Picturehouse as part of the Discover Tuesday series of films.
Arrival (12A)
Nick Daly reviews the sci-fi film Arrival, on general release from November 11th.
Crime And Punishment
Ashley McGovern reviews Burjesta Theatre’s production of Crime And Punishment, on at the Casa till the 18th November.
Picasso Linocuts
Ashley McGovern reviews the exhibition of linocuts by Picasso, which is at the Lady Lever Art Gallery until 8th January 2017.
Heads Will Roll
Colin Serjent reviews the play Heads Will Roll, being performed at the Liverpool Everyman till November 12th.
The Woman In Black
Colin Serjent reviews the production of The Woman In Black, which is being performed at the Liverpool Playhouse till November 12th.
The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning
Colin Serjent reviews the play The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning, performed by Youth Everyman Playhouse at Liverpool Playhouse Studio.
Liverpool Music Week 2016
Rob Harrison reviews the gigs by Warpaint, John Carpenter, and She Drew The Gun who all played at Liverpool Music Week 2016.
I, Daniel Blake (15)
Sue Hunter reviews Ken Loach’s film I, Daniel Blake, and defends it against its critics.
I, Daniel Blake (15)
Redskye reviews Ken Loach’s film about the benefits system, I, Daniel Blake, showing at Picturehouse.
The Travelling Band
Rob Harrison reviews the gig by The Travelling Band at the Magnet.
Heaven 17 and BEF
Rob Harrison reviews the concert by Heaven 17 and BEF (British Electric Foundation) at the 02 Academy.
The Pursuit Of Silence (12A)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Pursuit Of Silence, a documentary about the importance of silence, showing at Picturehouse from November 1st.
American Honey (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film American Honey, showing at Picturehouse from 14th October.
Tina May
Joe Coventry reviews the singer Tina May and pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, who performed at the Capstone Theatre.
The Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Colin Serjent reviews William Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, on at the Liverpool Everyman until 29th October.
Happy Hour
Ashley McGovern reviews the play Happy Hour, which was performed at the Unity Theatre by Tmesis Theatre Company.
Different Trains Live
Rob Harrison reviews Different Trains, the concert by Steve Reich and the London Contemporary Orchestra which took place at METAL in Edge Hill Station.
The Girl On The Train (15)
Colin Serjent reviews the film The Girl On The Train, showing at the Picturehouse from 7th October.
The Rivals
Colin Serjent reviews the play by Sheridan The Rivals, which is on at the Playhouse Theatre till 29th October.