Throne of Blood. Review by Alan Price. T.S.Eliot rarely went to the cinema. However in 1957 he did see Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood and called it his favourite film (though I’ve not been able to trace Eliot’s announcement back to any interview, letter or newspaper article).
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Poetry review – FANCY THAT AND OTHER POEMS: Chris Beckett clearly enjoys the light-hearted sexual frankness in John Dixon’s poems but finds serious insights as well
Books of Hours, Books of Hope. Review by Barbara Lewis. If, like me, you need a reminder of the definition, a book of hours is a devotional manual designed for personal prayer.
Peter Grimes. Review by Barbara Lewis. In difficult times, it would seem, people crave total escapism – or deep catharsis from confronting our own failure as humans and society.
A PHYSICAL EDUCATION: John Lucas considers Jonathan Taylor’s perceptive and accessible discussion of the causes and consequences of authorised cruelty in schools and beyond
Poetry review – AGAINST THE STREAM: Andrew Keanie considers a comprehensive selection of Gary Allen’s poetry and sets it in the context of Northern Ireland’s troubled history
Here We Are, by Stephen Sondheim. Review by Graham Buchan. The production of a new work by Stephen Sondheim is a significant event in any cultural calendar.
Poetry review – REAL LEAR: Jennifer Johnson admires the wit and originality on display in this New & Selected from Claire Crowther
Poetry review – IN THE HERE AND NOW: D A Prince commends the craft and wide range displayed in Janet Montefiore’s selected poems
Poetry review – FOREIGN FORAYS: Sue Wallace-Shaddad follows Antony Johae through travel poems in a variety of moods
Poetry review – ALIGHTING IN TIME: Alwyn Marriage explores and enjoys the distinctive language and worldview in Lynne Wycherley’s new collection
Nocturnal Journey. Review by Barbara Lewis. Detachment from time and space are the hallmarks of Hans Op de Beeck’s meticulously crafted art, which arguably make it fitting that he has never had a complete exhibition of his work in his native Belgium – until now.
By Barbara Lewis • art, exhibitions, sculpture, year 2025 • Tags: art, Barbara Lewis, exhibitions, sculpture