A record — from fans and band — of Oasis’s two record breaking nights at Knebworth on 10 and 11 August 1996, when over a quarter of a million young music fans from all over the world converged on Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire It’s often remarked upon when watching 20th century concert footage, but the… Oasis Knebworth 1996 Read More
This is history! The Oasis Knebworth 1996 trailer is here
*** My 5/5 review is now live *** The story of the largest concert of the ‘90s, through the eyes of the fans who were there, with additional interviews with the band and concert organisers. If you see me in the crowd, please let me know! **************************** Back in the mid-90s, after getting paid and… This is history! The Oasis Knebworth 1996 trailer is here Read More
First look clip from Creation Stories
So, what’s the story? And does it sound like a definitely or a maybe? (Look, I’m not sorry and there are a lot more where that came from.) This is the Alan McGee biopic I didn’t realise how much I needed. “A modern day fable…”, Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records… First look clip from Creation Stories Read More
First look at Ewen Bremner as Alan McGee in “Creation Stories” movie
If you remember the 90s then, well, we’ve probably met before. Watching Oasis at Maine Road (I was definitely there). Watching Oasis at Knebworth (I think I was there). Watching Oasis at the Riverside in Newcastle when they stormed offstage after a “brawl” (technically I wasn’t there at all but I tell everyone I was)…. First look at Ewen Bremner as Alan McGee in “Creation Stories” movie Read More
Day Zero (Short Film) Short Film 3.5 stars
Stephen Nagel’s short film, Day Zero, was made with zero budget – achieved by shooting on mobile phones, pulling in actor friends to perform, and borrowing props wherever he could. That kind of filmmaking situation is something I bear in mind when reviewing a micro or zero budget film, though ultimately, whatever its cost, it… Day Zero (Short Film) Read More
Ready Player One (3D) 3.5 stars
I spent the 90s obsessed with Oasis, though I’ve only played a computer game once and it didn’t end well. But despite my great age and declining short term memory, I’m not bad on 80s pop culture. With my 8 year old as the representative for modern youth (he’s already helped me take the child… Ready Player One (3D) Read More