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  • Hardore Henry
    Hardcore Henry (Film)
    Posted in: Movies & TV Shows, Reviews

    This review should really begin “I have just seen the best P.O.V movie ever made.” The minute-to-minute action is unrivalled in any film in recent memory where the camera holds the perspective of the main protagonist. However, this review instead begins “I’ve just seen the worst film of 2016.” The explanation is as follows. Directed […]

  • Trew Era Cafe
    Russell’s Brand
    Posted in: Food & Dining, Highlights

    It would be unfair to visit comedian Russell Brand’s Trew Era Cafe simply to sample its vegetarian cuisine when the history behind this venture makes it even more of a curiosity and also proves that some celebrities do have hearts as well as wallets. Brand famously made a stand against developers who wanted to uproot […]

  • Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition
    The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos

    The Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition runs until June 2016 at the Royal Observatory. Widely recognised as the largest such competition it features truly stunning work captured by both specialist astrophotographers and young hopefuls. Below is a selection of their work.

  • States of Mind: Tracing the edges of consciousness
    States of Mind: Tracing the Edges of Consciousness (Exhibition)
    Posted in: Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

    The mystery of consciousness is examined on many levels at this exhibition at the Wellcome Collection with developments in neuroscience at the forefront of this, but superstition, nightmares and art also figuring heavily. It covers everything from a basic introduction into the workings of the unconscious to detailed theories from centuries past and the modern […]

  • Cereal Killer
    Cereal Killer Cafe
    Posted in: Food & Dining, Reviews

    It has definitely found a niche market and enjoyed some unique publicity on its launch (if unique is the right word) but is Brick Lane’s Cereal Killer Cafe an aye or nay? The brainchild of hipster entrepreneurs and Irish twins Alan and Gary Keely it seems an innocent enough concept and was regarded as a […]

  • High Rise (Film)
    High Rise (Film)
    Posted in: Movies & TV Shows, Reviews

    For those of you unfamiliar with the film’s theme it is based on J.G. Ballard’s 1975 novel of the same name which examines the disruptive emergence of a self contained society based in a high rise building. The tower block offers its residents lots of appealing features such as swimming pools, supermarkets and schools but […]

  • Fashion & Networking at Yager Bar March 29
    Fashion & Networking Evening
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos, Shows & Exhibitions

    Yesterday was a showcase and networking event at Yager Bar in St Paul’s featuring the work of handbag designer Stacy Chan and also Indian designs by Padma Priya. The event was attended by fashion photographers, models, designers, merchandisers, fashion bloggers and so on.

  • Absurd Bird
    Absurd Bird (Restaurant)
    Posted in: Food & Dining, Reviews

    From the publicity literature it’s difficult to work out whether Absurd Bird is a fast-food joint or a restaurant. You’ll not gain too much insight from their website, it’s decorated with wacky images of cartoon chickens which are a tad misleading. A visit to this recently opened eaterie tucked away on a busy corner of […]