Film Review: Hitchcock (Fox; 2012)

BY PETER MCGORAN Whenever the word “biopic” appears at the front a film description there is always the temptation simply to pass over it. Who, after all, wants to see a film about a director? The irony of “Hitchcock”, however, is that whilst it works well in delivering an exciting, rounded portrayal of the famous

Theatre Review: One Man, Two Guvnors at the Grand Opera House

BY PETER McLOUGHLIN From beginning to end, One Man, Two Guvnors is a brilliantly funny, enjoyable production. The cast are wonderful – particularly Rufus Hound and Edward Bennett; the script and characters, on the whole, delightfully balance the witty and the absurd. The costumes are vivid, the slap-stick well-timed and the stage production is first

Theatre Preview: One Man, Two Guvnors at the Royal Opera House (Student deal: 2 for 1 tickets)

Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter Rufus Hound will lead the cast in Nicholas Hytner’s award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors for its second UK tour – coming to Belfast Grand Opera House from 20th – 24th November. Rufus Hound is best known as a comedian and TV and radio personality, where his work includes

Film Review: Taken 2 (20th Century Fox; 2012)

By Matthew Law Well, at least Harrison Ford is now reprieved, as he is no longer the only action hero who constantly wants his family back. Director Olivier Megaton takes over from Pierre Morel to bring us the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 hit Taken. This instalment sees retired CIA field operative Bryan Mills