Blinded by the Light, the title of course coming from a Bruce Springsteen song, falls into that sub-genre of quirky, feel-good British working class comedy/dramas like Brassed Off, Pride, The Full Monty and Billy Elliot. This film has the energy and charm typical of these movies but also their predictability and occasional cheesiness. This film is based on the real-life
Read moreJon Favreau appears to be the go-to guy for hyper-real, CGI animated films about anthropomorphised animals. He did a wonderful job with his remake of The Jungle Book, bringing adventure, excitement and moving pathos to Kipling’s story. Now, he helms the re-imagining of much loved Disney classic The Lion King. Unfortunately, while this film has a few remarkable moments it
Read moreOn this version of ‘Purple Haze’, I’ll have: Live-in the-studio: Beatles cover band Come Together James MacDonald Jacobs Run Peter Freebairn Beatles cover band Come Together: Bio: Phil Smith presents the music of his all time favourite band, The Beatles. Over 60 Sold Out shows, so far, have had audiences raving. Joining Phil onstage are Keyboard maestro Cres Crisp, Gary Young
Read moreA film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Richard Curtis and featuring lashings of Beatles music seems like a failsafe recipe and while musical rom-com Yesterday has some fine moments, it never quite lives up to its promise. In a scenario that sees speculative history meet Sliding Doors-style ‘what if’ urban fantasy, failed British singer-song writer Jack Malik (Himesh Patel)
Read moreEven in rock’s most outrageously extravagant and theatrical period, early to mid-70’s glam, Elton John managed to stand out. This was due to a combination of raw musical talent, remarkable drive, gleefully absurdist showmanship and his ability – along with lyricist Bernie Taupin – to write enduring radio-friendly hits. Only some of these qualities shine through in the engaging but
Read moreOn this show, I’ll be presenting: Live-in the-studio – Marty Rhone (Denim & Lace, Mean Pair Of Jeans etc.), talking about his new cd Performing live-in the-studio, Wild Dreamers, a Linda Ronstadt tribute band Michael Matthews to talk about Kevin Johnson & Peter Freebairn’s new cds Rick Prices’s new cd ‘Rarities’ & about his new tour Marty
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