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Category Archives: Journalism

Paul, mate, you’ve got red on yer.

Interview with Paul Bettany, vis-a-vis his tricky and unglamorous role in Broken Lines. — For theartsdesk

The Debt

Big name spy-thriller remake does most of the right things, but somehow fails to land punch. — For theartsdesk

Rock ‘n’ rock ‘n’ roll in Soho

Triple bill of old- and not-so-old-school rock at Madame Jojo’s, reviewed. — For theartsdesk

Fry’s Planet Word

Nerd heaven (now with added meta-bloopers!!!), reviewed. — For theartsdesk

Mademoiselle Chambon

Review of slowwww French stab at Brief Encounter (which I never liked anyway). — For theartsdesk

Spooks

The beginning of the end, reviewed. — For theartsdesk

The Mike Myers of Messiahs

Gary Numan, in concert at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. — For theartsdesk

Q&A with Sir John Tomlinson – 2

Part 2 – in which we discuss beards, Hungarian, and why the English can’t sing in English. — For theartsdesk

Q&A with Sir John Tomlinson – 1

Part 1 – in which we discuss sleaze, the ecstasy of old men, and why the Ring cycle is just like real life. — For theartsdesk

Can’t fit, wont fit, Misfit

Review of E4’s Misfits 8-minute pre-season short, Vegas Baby! — For theartsdesk