Reviews

The much anticipated New Moon is finally here

Twilight : New Moon is another film installment of the teen vampire franchise, The Twilight Saga. Based on the popular book series by Stephenie Meyer, the first film in the series was a global success at the box office and this year’s sequel has been eagerly anticipated.



The Secret History of the World

Are you in search of answers to the true underlying mysteries of humanity’s progression to present consciousness? Yes? Well then, Jonathan Black's The Secret History of the World will take you on that journey. It will provoke you to ask questions like: What is the truth behind the evolution of the human mind? Where did it all start, and what caused it to change to what we know it as today?



The Shawshank Redemption at the Wyndham Theatre

The Shawshank Redemption was originally a Hollywood film about a men’s prison, which was structured to crush the hope out of the inmates. Now they have recreated all the raw emotion from the film and taken it to the theatre, starring Kevin Anderson, as Andy, who acted in many films including Sleeping with the Enemy.



X Factor: Wham Week

It’s week seven of the X Factor finals, and oh how it’s dragged! There is little time left for the remaining finalists to reach perfection, and possibly stardom, but with the only entertaining act now ejected from the competition, what hope is there? The theme for this week was ‘Wham Week’, a new low?



Shake It: History of Polaroid

The Pump House Gallery plays host to the new exhibition, Shake It: History of Polaroid. As Polaroid film runs out, the feeling towards it becomes evermore nostalgic. The exhibition celebrates some of the best uses of the Polaroid through its rich history.



Kings of Leon exhibition

As Kings of Leon celebrate their 10th anniversary, the Proud Gallery’s latest exhibition, Kings of Leon: 10 Year Reign, honour just this. Music photographer Jo McCaughey followed the band on their 2004 European tour, and the exhibition shows the self-taught band from Nashville, behind the scenes and in intimate situations.



All Star Boxing

At All Stars Boxing gym, the punching bags are in full swing, the smell of adrenalin hangs in the air, and loud groans are heard with the distant sound of encouraging music playing in the background.



2012

2012 is the latest cataclysmic disaster movie from Roland Emmerich, whose first attempt was box office hit, Independence Day, saw aliens attack the world and Will Smith and the US government fight back.



Sean Power: In Afghanistan

The 27 Gallery in Cork Street is playing host to an amazing photographic exhibition, In Afghanistan, displaying the work of a London College of Communication student.



Kate Moss Xmas Collection at Topshop

Whether you love it or hate it, the Kate Moss collection in Topshop is always talked about. Her new Christmas collection hit stores across the country and Arts London News checked out to see if the winter collection was a hit or a miss.