Author: The Edge
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EDGE Goes 90s: Pulp Fiction
A “wonderfully cool” swagger of a movie. A true 90s classic says The EDGE…
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EDGE goes 90s: Con Air
‘Con Air’ is a boisterous, brash and brainless joyride says The EDGE…
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Lenny Bruce, Comedian
On October 13th, 1925, a comedian was born who would change the face of stand-up comedy. Lenny Bruce began his comedy career after a short stint in the American Navy, but soon found it hard to impose himself in the New York comedy scene. Famously portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in the biographical film Lenny, Bruce developed […]
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Skins – Third time’s the charm?
The EDGE takes a look at the new series of Skins and whether the first two episodes warrant further viewing
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Human nature under the microscope: Human Planet
Let the BBC take you on an incredible journey through the Human Planet. Narrated by John Hurt, this series will show you just how far man can adapt to his surroundings. And the extent of the extreme conditions he can live in.
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“It’s just like real life!”: A Film Critic’s Journey into 3D
Why do we pay an extra 6 quid to don ridiculous specs and be underwhelmed by 3D technology for 90 minutes? Adam Vaughan takes a (2-dimensional) look…
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Lemuria – Pebble
Lemuria – Pebble The third full-length album for Buffalo duo Lemuria was a hugely anticipated 2011 treat for all their fans. Their previous two albums received a lot of deserved praise and following a European tour the news that a third was on it’s way, a long time after the release of Get Better and the […]
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Tangled, just doesn’t cut it…
I love animation films. The thought of the care and attention poured over each frame reminds me of a simpler time when just the sight of the sparkles flying over that most majestic of castles during the opening credits would get me excited. However, with the invention of modern technology and a more ‘grown-up me’, […]
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The Fighter
Boxing and films are not foreign to each other. From the artistic heights of Raging Bull to the cheesy yet awesome Rocky IV, boxing seems to be a curiously cinematic sport. The Fighter is the latest addition to this sub-genre. Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) is a welterweight boxer who, though talented, has never reached the […]
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Chapel Club – Palace
The debut album from London five-piece, Chapel Club, is by no means an immediate grabber. It first strikes you as being rather dull, with the minimalist sound that the band adopts feeling too empty to produce anything remotely interesting. But first impressions aren’t everything. With a bit of patience, it soon becomes clear exactly how […]
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Simon Amstell – Do Nothing Live
“I have too many sinks” sighs vulnerable TV-presenter-come-stand-up-comedian from Essex, Simon Amstell, in his latest live DVD.
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Iron & Wine – Kiss Each Other Clean
A step up from Iron & Wine
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The EDGE Buzz: Oscars 2011 Preview
Let’s go down the red carpet and take a look at this years Oscar nominations
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127 Hours
127 hours is an anomaly amongst contemporary movies; no narrative, little dialogue, less action, and yet terrific entertainment.