With more time than is healthy spent alone in 2021, I had the opportunity to see literally hundreds of films…way more than I could ever possibly review. One of the great perks of being a film critic are the free screenings, be they in person, on DVD, via links, or loaded onto my Apple TV.... Continue Reading →
Oliver Awards 2020: a West End celebration & a call to arms
The prestigious celebration of West End theatre, the Olivier Awards, took place at London's Palladium yesterday. Well, sort of. As with much of theatre this year, the Oliviers were an odd mix of the live and not-quite-live. Some awards had already been given out, with the winners sworn to secrecy, and the full ceremony streamed... Continue Reading →
TV Review: Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall concert special ★★★★1/2
I find that it's impossible for me to be cynical while listening to Ben Platt; from the moment he stepped out on stage in Pitch Perfect and sang, "I've got the magic in me", to his heartbreaking, Tony-winning turn in Dear Evan Hansen, I was taken by the earnestness in his voice that resists all attempts... Continue Reading →
Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen (Noël Coward Theatre, London) ★★★★ 1/2
Dear Evan Hansen is probably the most anticipated Broadway-to-London transfer since Hamilton, and it’s finally here with a fresh-faced lead actor who bowled over critics and fans alike. For this show, today is definitely going to be a good day! Teenager Evan Hansen suffers from severe social anxiety and writes encouraging letters to himself on... Continue Reading →