Running out of time to get Christmas gifts? I think movies, either on DVD or Blu-ray, can still reach you in time. The only risk with buying a movie as a gift for someone is that if they’re a big fan they’re likely to already have (or be getting) a copy. You know they’ve already […]
Edinburgh’s Metalhedz pushing for season 3
Metalhedz is a webseries by Simon Fox which is notable for its pro-LGBT stance. Made on a budget the show follows locals from the Edinburgh metal scene in their eventful social lives. The team are now hoping to raise £3,000 to fund season 3. You can follow their progress here. [Back this Campaign] Warning: Swearing […]
Review of Axis of Awesome: Viva La Vida Loca Las Vegas, Fringe 2014
My first encounter with the Axis of Awesome was when my partner took me to see them at a sell-out Fringe show a few years back. I suspect most people encounter the Axis on YouTube, though. Each year I look forward to the chance to see the band – or Benny’s solo show – and […]
Review of EastEnd Cabaret: Sexual Tension, Fringe 2014
I was worrying that 2014 was going to be a poor year for cabaret. A date with Bernadette and Victy changed my mind. All it takes is a bit of sexual tension. The first challenge was finding the venue. Website says “Underbelly, Bristo Square” – which we know well. It’s actually in a sub-venue called […]
A review of Jess Robinson: Mighty Voice, Fringe 2014
I don’t remember how Jess Robinson got on my short list of shows to watch at the 2014 Edinburgh Festivals. I don’t recall having seen her before; not in a teaser show, not TV or anywhere else. I wouldn’t normally stay up late(ish) for an impersonation gig. Maybe I felt I needed to take a […]
Sponsored Video: Rachel Sermanni and the RBS Mobile Banking video
You may well have seen plenty of banking adverts already this year. There’s been some about getting back to basics, some about rebuilding trust and others that just focus on the money. Here’s an ad from RBS that tries to do something else; it’s about being useful in this mobile world. The ad is called […]