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FILM REVIEW: THREE AND OUT
Jonathan Gershfield’s film begins with tube driver, Paul Callow (Mackenzie Crook), accidentally running over someone with his train. A few days later, he has the misfortune to have another ‘one-under’. Preying on his fragile state of mind, two of his colleagues tell him about a little known ‘rule’ at London Underground: Three ‘under’ within a […]
TIMES ARE CHANGING FOR HOOCH
With a long-awaited summer on the horizon, Hooch finally brings us their long-awaited brand new 2008 spring/summer collection. But it all comes with a twist…
Hooch has recently created a fresh new identity for itself by completely revamping its style, its design team and even its trademark logo. The brand has teamed up with design […]
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
Latin, Ancient Greek and other subjects with their focus mainly in the B.C are up for a fresh lot of scholars with the help of writers who have built their careers on the antiquated worlds.
This is down to a new scheme at the University of Liverpool, which is being initiated by top authors Robert Harris […]
FIVE THINGS YOU MUST DO BEFORE LEAVING UNI
1. Fancy Dress Perhaps this goes without saying, but fancy dress is a must for any self-respecting student(or not as the case may be!), and Liverpool leaves you with no excuse, as there are a range of places where ridiculous outfits can be purchased. Smiffy’s on Bold Street offers a treasure trove of guises, as […]
REVIEW: WE ARE SCIENTISTS – BRAIN THRUST MASTERY
Chris Selman
It’s clear from the opening seconds of this new album that WAS have changed their direction – the straightforward indie pop of their debut has been dropped in favour of epic, electronic soundscapes. However, their new direction seems a touch confused, with the band taking in as many different genres as possible, chopping […]
REVIEW: SEMI-PRO
Jack Watson
Having starred in many of the comic gems of years past, such as Old School, Anchorman and more recently, Blades of Glory there is a good case for Will Ferrell being crowned king of noughties comedy. However, his latest offering, Semi-Pro is considerably weaker than previous efforts.
Obscure as ever, the plot follows aging […]
REVIEW: BRICK UP THE MERSEY TUNNELS
Normally, just the simple mention of ‘going to the theatre’ might send shivers down your spine. Your girlfriend or boyfriend (or even worse, your parents) want to drag you out, fork out 30 quid, all for the pleasure of enjoying 3 hours of the most boring play / musical you ever watched. That’s what I […]
REVIEW: DIRTY SEXY MONEY
This brand new drama focuses centrally on Nick George (Peter Krause), lawyer to one of the wealthiest families to ever grace TV: The Darlings.
Krause is a man on a mission, searching for the answer to one question: ‘Who killed his father?’ However along the way he discovers why the Darlings pay so much for […]
CREAMFIELDS IS COMING
August ’08 will see the 10th anniversary of Creamfields and this year the dance festival is set to be better than ever. The headlining acts of the all-star line-up include Fatboy Slim, Ian Brown, Paul Van Dyk and Kasabian, who have said they are “made up” to be headlining this year’s festival.
Creamfields has set […]
BOOK REVIEW: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL
This is one book that I was completely mesmerized by and it kept me constantly in suspense as to what events would come next. If you’re a fan of the Tudors and/or of history in general, then this is definitely a worthwhile read. Written by Philippa Gregory, who also wrote The Boleyn Inheritance, this tale […]
REVIEW: BISTRO JACQUES
‘The Heart of Paris in the Centre of Liverpool’
Set at the top of Hardman Street, nestled in between The Flute and Magnet, Bistro Jacques brings a slice of rustic Parisian culture and cuisine to Liverpool. It offers unique dining deals such as 3 courses for £7.95 (lunchtime) and regular offers such as Tuesday night’s Wine […]
ANARCHY PRETTY
Spring/Summer 2008 feels rebellious. Whereas there are often a few determining key trends each summer, this year is a battle: we can play dirty and anything goes. Slightly lamenting the simpler days of the boho revival in 2005, and the usual onset of florals and broderie anglais, with so much choice this season it’s hard […]
AHOY THERE SAILOR!
Okay, so even if you’re not the top of the class at spotting the latest fashion trends it would be pretty hard to miss that the nautical look is back. The anchor, star and stripe prints have a brand new chic look and with a 50’s and 70’s style twist on them it’s not […]
FILM REVIEW: 27 DRESSES
If there’s one thing mainstream American cinema has taught its audiences, it’s to treat the downright implausible as if it were commonplace. Which goes a long way to explaining the first obstacle that has to be bypassed in watching 27 Dresses – how the frankly gorgeous Katherine Heigl could ever be relegated to position of […]
INTERVIEW: LIVERPOOL FASHION WEEK
Nervously I scurried around the Albert Dock in a desperate attempt to find the highly acclaimed embodiment of sophistication, Circo; where I would be interviewing the Founder and Events Manager of Liverpool Fashion Week.
After an unsuccessful strut down the cobbled walkway in 5inch stilettos and ill fitting pencil skirt I finally located my destination. Deciding […]
REVIEW: RIHANNA LIVE AT ECHO ARENA
I had been dying to experience the Echo Arena, which is situated on the King’s Waterfront and seats 10,600 inside, ever since Liverpool had been awarded European Capital of Culture for 2008. So what better way to see it than be in a rather intimate surrounding amongst the likes of Rihanna and David Jordan, who helped […]
INTERVIEW: THE STARS OF THE COTTAGE
I was lucky enough to catch up with the cast and director of the fantastically entertaining The Cottage, at the new Hard Day’s Night Hotel, the morning after its preview in Liverpool. Here’s what they had to say about the making of this comically terrifying British film.
What attracted you all to the script initially?
Reece Shearsmith: […]
THINKING OUTSIDE THE (EASTER EGG) BOX
If, like me you’re sick of the sight of chocolate and Easter eggs (that shops have had on display for months), but are still left hankering for something sweet, why not try an alternative Easter treat?
These Easter cookies are sweet and spicy and each batch will make about 20, which means you’ve got no excuse […]
REVIEW - ‘THE COTTAGE’
Horror and comedy may seem like strange bed-fellows but when their relationship works, boy does it work well. Although Scary Movie attempted to weld together the two seemingly incongruous genres, it was little more than jokey spoof and it wasn’t until the British excellence of Shaun of the Dead that humour and terror gelled together […]
KASABIAN HEADLINE CREAMFIELDS
Rock Gods Kasabian were announced today as the headline act for this year’s Creamfields. Celebrating a decade as the leader in dance music, Creamfields will be bigger than ever this August bank holiday as the festival has been stretched over two days with a camping option available for the first time. The announcement was made […]
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