Thor: The Dark World review
by OLIVIA SWAYNE-ATHERTON looprevilpress@live.co.uk ‘Thor: The Dark World’ continues from where ‘Thor’ and ‘The Avengers Assembled’ left off, but if you haven’t seen them it’s still worth a watch. The plot picks up from ‘The Avengers’ where Loki imprisoned after trying to take over the Earth, Thor restores peace in the Nine Realms but it … Continue reading
Captain Phillips film review
by CONNIE MCGINTY looprevilpress@live.co.uk Captain Phillips, based on real events of the 2009 hijacking of an American ship, is a hard-hitting, multi-layered gritty story about modern day piracy. This film brings the sharp reality and danger of piracy back to life, as the very real threat of piracy had been forgotten. This film also gave … Continue reading
1Xtra Live at the Liverpool Echo Arena review
by JENNY APPLETON looprevilpress@live.co.uk Following lively shows in London and Bournemouth, BBC Radio 1xtra stopped by the Echo Arena with their third date for 2013. The mostly mainstream pop-themed event 1Xtra presented a mixed bag of industry veterans; Nelly, Robin Thicke, and young up-and-comers Iggy Azalea and John Newman, as well as a mystery ‘special … Continue reading
Metallica: Through the Never 3D review
by DANNY O’BRIEN looprevilpress@live.co.uk Concert films are usually a very niche release – they mostly appeal to the fans of the band and very little else. What makes Metallica: Through the Never different from the usual live DVD fair is the inclusion of a (supposedly) connected narrative that flows through the 90 minute run time. … Continue reading
Kings of Leon – Mechanical Bull review
By MEGAN HILL looprevilpress@live.co.uk After three years since their last release, Kings of Leon from Tennessee have returned with their latest album, Mechanical Bull. This album was billed to relight the flame for the diehard fans waiting with baited breath since the release of the single Supersoaker as it eluded the more playful, country tones … Continue reading
Despicable Me 2 Film Review
by SARAH O’HARA looprevilpress@live.co.uk This film contains scenes that will make you cry with laughter and want your own army of minions. Ever since the wonderful villain Gru first burst onto the silver screen with his freeze ray and lavish schemes, a legion of fans have been hooked on the delights of Despicable Me. I … Continue reading
“Glam: The Performance of Style” at TATE Liverpool
by SARAH O’HARA looprevilpress@live.co.uk Glam’s influence on Popular Culture is unprecedented. It’s visual and musical styles have been adopted by countless others across the decades, most recently in the performances of bands Goldfrapp, the Scissor Sisters and of course, the phenomenal Lady Gaga. Celebrated in television and film, TATE Liverpool is the latest institution to … Continue reading
I Was A Rat at the Everyman Theatre Review 19/03/2013
by ZOE WHITTAKER looprevilpress@live.co.uk photo by Robert Day The show tells a story of a young boy who believes that he was previously a rat. He is taken in by Bob and Joan, a couple who never really enter the outside world but are consumed with the media-focussed culture in which they live. The boy … Continue reading
Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure at Liverpool Echo Arena review
by SARAH O’HARA looprevilpress@live.co.uk I’ve always adored Eddie Izzard. Compared to the usual hum-drum of comedians poking fun at everyday normalities, Eddie Izzard takes it up a notch and combines humour with knowledge (primarily film, religion and history). As the only comedian I have ever heard give a history lesson about Stone Henge, his current … Continue reading
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