Book of Shadows is a dark comedy featuring teenage skeptic Vi and her mystic grandmother as they explore cults and missing friends using shadow puppetry. The show blends humor and mystery, aiming to empower audiences while providing a unique theatrical experience.
Tag: Japan
Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – SHINJUKU
The play "SHINJUKU" explores the challenges of modern motherhood through Abby, a single mother confronting accusations that her son is influenced by misogynistic ideologies. With rich character development and a focus on societal pressures, it prompts audiences to question gender dynamics and the impact of the manosphere, sparking vital discussions.
Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – Book of Shadows
Book of Shadows is a dark comedy featuring teenage skeptic Vi and her mystic grandmother as they explore cults and missing friends using shadow puppetry. The show blends humor and mystery, aiming to empower audiences while providing a unique theatrical experience.
Review: Spirited Away – The London Collessium
https://youtu.be/5WyBz9UlYHI Based on the Film by Hayao Miyazaki Adapted and Directed by John Caird Co-Adapted by Maoko Imai Tickets: £28.00 ★★★★ The guise of gods and myths take unique forms in limitless manners over countless cultures. But no matter what – we share stories of selflessness, fear, and the intricacies of growing up. And where we in the UK … Continue reading Review: Spirited Away – The London Collessium
Ride The Wave – Review
https://youtu.be/wc_WWv4eBYE Written & Directed by Martyn Robertson UK/2021/78mins ★★★★ When we first encounter Ben Larg, he is twelve, and embarking on a journey to Japan to take part in the under eighteen's world surfing championships. The Scottish champion has been entering competitions since he was eleven, and quite openly and humbly – accepts that he … Continue reading Ride The Wave – Review
Giants and Toys – Blu-Ray Release
https://youtu.be/IpBNmo6Rhp4 Directed by Yasuzô Masumura Japan/ 1958/ 95 mins ★★★★ A sweet tooth isn’t enough anymore, as a post-war Japan comes to loggerheads with the tactics of Western capitalism; where the ethical practices of a traditional company and family values waiver at the corrosive touch of glorified media and advertising excesses. Three candy manufacturers Giant, … Continue reading Giants and Toys – Blu-Ray Release
Meatball Machine – Review
https://youtu.be/8G9cRhnm0sE Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi & Jun’ichi Yamamoto Japan/ 2005/ 90 mins ★★ There’s something that the cinematic triumphs share with the more peculiar films; you usually have an idea of how things are going within the first few frames. For one, it’s a compliment to setting the tone or a visual style to enrapture. For others, … Continue reading Meatball Machine – Review
