This 1960s culture-clash social commentary comedy is never quite sure of what it wants to be.
Tag: theatre
All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle – Dora Bryan’s Middle-Aged Lust
An oddball novelty number cashing in on the huge success of the Fab Four.
Portraiture, Greasepaint, Gore? Walter Sickert At Tate Britain
There is more to the work of Walter Sickert than current deluded conspiracy theories, as an exhibition at Tate Britain shows.
Why I Hate The Cinema
A film lover’s arguments against the dubious pleasures of the movie-going experience.
This Is Intolerable! 200 Motels Too Far
Frank Zappa’s notoriously self-indulgent film and the long-banned stage show version of it.
Jesus Christ! The Unbearable Horrors Of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Bibilical Rock Opera
The film version of the post-hippy reinterpretation of the Passion of the Christ tries hard but is ultimately hamstrung by the terrible, terrible songs.
Cy Payne’s British Leyland Musical Extravaganza
A curious musical performed for car workers and written By Britain’s library music maestro.
In The Shadow It Waits: A Live Zoom Horror Film
A horror film performed live via video conferencing that has more ambition than scares.
It’s Hip to be Square-ish. The Residents Set Fire to Popular Music Over Seven Discs
Probing the wonders and frustrations of The Residents’ Cube-E Box extravaganza.
Woman On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown – John Cassavetes’ Opening Night
John Cassavetes and Gena Rowland create a study of fear, guilt and personal horror.
Scotland’s New Hate Speech Bill Is Dangerous And Devious
Scotland’s proposed new law goes far beyond hate speech and sets out to silence all debate, discussion and criticism of protected groups.
Stories From The Club Of The Damned: Looking Back At British TV Series Supernatural
The BBC horror anthology serial is more interesting than the poor production values and theatrical performances make it seem.