From the role of Young Murron in Mel Gibson’s Oscar-winning Braveheart to in-demand lead in a huge range of features and shorts, Mhairi Calvey‘s career has come a long way in the last 25 years. As an actor, she has some exciting feature films on the way, and is also writing and directing her own … Continue reading
From ballet in Finland to acting in LA – Sanna’s eventful past and exciting future
Much-travelled and multi-talented Sanna Kaappola has performed around the world – as a ballet dancer, model and yoga teacher. Now she is a long way from her Finnish home – in Los Angeles (via New York and many other places), developing her acting skills. While she’s not working, she’s likely to be in the gym … Continue reading
Big bands, acid jazz, funk, soul and more at Swansea International Jazz Festival
Whether you’re a fan of the big band sound, acid jazz, funk or soul, you’re in for a treat at the fifth annual Swansea international Jazz Festival, which takes place in the city’s maritime quarter, 14 – 17 June. With ticketed shows, free events and workshops, the festival takes place at 15 venues. Festival organiser, … Continue reading
Paranormal activity and nuclear war on Dartmoor – how ‘The Unfolding’ unfolded
Eugene McGing’s debut feature The Unfolding is much more than your standard haunted house movie. It’s set in Devon (where I grew up, and which earns any film a few bonus points on the Pink Pie scale), it features Robert Daws (one of my favourite actors, ever since TV’s ’90s cricket comedy Outside Edge), and … Continue reading
Sexy, scary or silly – ex-athlete and model Johanna loves every role
Johanna Rae must be one of the busiest actresses in LA – and one of the most versatile. I first saw her as Jamie, a gripping performance in the very demanding central part in the horror short Lilitu (2015), and in total contrast she was hilariously goofy Britany in the caper comedy Masterminds (2016). Continue reading
Close to Home – the clever twists and turns of a crime thriller for our times
I don’t usually post about books in this blog, but I don’t usually have even a tangential involvement in a best-selling crime novel and I don’t usually get invited to the fizz-fuelled launch in an Oxford museum. In the case of Cara Hunter‘s debut Close to Home both apply, so I took a short break … Continue reading
Shakatak and Hamish Stuart among Swansea jazz highlights
Friday night performances from Shakatak and the Hamish Stuart Band are among the highlights of the new year [2018] calendar announced by Swansea Jazzland. Continue reading
All dressed-up and somewhere to go: the joy of cosplay at Comic Cons
Q: Where can you take a photo of Deadpool, look up and see Daenerys Targaryen walking around the corner, or spot Harley Quinn browsing an autograph stall or Doctor Who chatting to a Stormtrooper? A: At a Comic Con. Continue reading
Faceless fiend sucks out your brain!
Of all the sci-fi and horror movies I’ve seen over the years, there’s an unlikely one that stands out among the most significant – the 1958 British B-movie, Fiend Without A Face. Continue reading
Namibian model and actress lands in London on trail of Miss Global title
A Namibian actress and model has moved to London in the hope of progressing her career and taking up her place in the Miss Global competition. Rahab Inghalwa has qualified as a finalist in the prestigious beauty pageant, taking place in Cambodia in November [2017], but needs sponsorship to make the trip possible. Continue reading