The Film Review: A Field In England

BEN Wheatley’s A Field in England made waves when it was first announced that it would be released on multiple formats simultaneously in the UK, specifically: in cinemas, on demand, DVD/BluRay – as well as a special screening on Film4. This marks the first time that a film has ever been released in this way and offers the viewer a unique choice in how they would like to watch a new release.

As Sweet As A Cupcake

How did you enjoy your seven days of National Cupcake Week? Fear not if you weren’t aware – cupcakes are still flourishing, despite whoopie pies and cake pops edging onto the dessert scene.

Introducing: Karin Park

IT’s dark, smoky and the fire alarm is ringing in my ears… a voice rings out through the haze, “This is an electronic act, and it’s hard to perform without power”. Karin Park is on a cramped stage at The Scotch, London – all 6 foot three of her. Unfazed by the blackout, the seasoned singer sets the crowd the task of humming a harmony while her brother David on drums intones a rhythmic beat, and she goes on with the show. She is a formidable figure dressed in a rib cage-effect jacket topped with fur shoulders like armour.