Frequencies (aka OXV: The Manual) movie review: do you feel me?
A film to warm the cockles of your geeky heart, an incredibly ambitious and profoundly provocative sci-fi drama about ideas that require no FX to sell them.
Month: May 2014
Honour movie review: oh woman oh why
A whole lotta violent bigoted men discussing women’s lives as if they merit any say in the matter.
how to shame the American news media, Daily Show style
I am blown away by the segments in which Jason Jones travels to India to cover their recent election.
London photo: Doctor Manhattan’s bikini
Someone loves his crotchal area.
The Punk Singer documentary review: rage against the misogyny
A fantastic introduction to original riot grrrl Kathleen Hanna and her groundbreaking work in music, feminism, and all-around kickass awesomeness.
Beyond the Edge 3D documentary review: because it’s there
Through gorgeous archival footage and new re-creations, thrillingly places us amidst the first successful summit of Everest in 1953.
London photo: a bit gassy
Behold the mighty gas giant, painted on a wall at the Natural History Museum.
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia documentary review: repeating history
A hugely entertaining biography of one of the great observers of the American century whose witty, bitter obstinance offers essential criticism of the U.S.
Blended movie review: smug addiction
Adam Sandler goes to Africa, via the tampon aisle, and assumes you’ll agree with him that racism and sexism are family values worth celebrating.
London photo: tweaking Banksy’s critics
A new work has appeared on the Wood Green wall that once hosted a Banksy (that was immediately removed and sold at auction). I like it.
