Mischa Alexander

Artists, musicians, and teaching groups have come out in strong opposition to recent government proposals to reduce funding for the arts in higher education by almost 50%. The proposed cuts come as a result of a […]

Trigger warning: This review of Measure for Measure contains mention of self-harm and sexual assault.

As we wait for theatres to reopen in May, after too long of a leave of absence, companies around the world […]

The ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League is a four-hour slogfest, with improved characters and a more consistent tone compared to its theatrical counterpart, but with very little depth or appeal. It is, however, […]

The Lawyer is the first Lithuanian feature film focusing on a male same-sex romantic relationship and one of the very few about the LGBTQ+ refugee experience in Europe. But does it successfully navigate thes […]

The Recce boasts stylish filmmaking and a clear sense of tension—but it lets the genre do all the heavy lifting, writes Mischa Alexander.

There’s a lot that can be appealing about war films: immediate ten […]

The Same Rain That Falls On Me is one of the latest theatre projects hosted by Online@theSpaceUK. Performed by Ella McKeown from York Drama Society, it’s a 35-minute story about Alice, who, in the midst of d […]

Packed with dread and gore, Hunted makes up for what it lacks in characterisation with a visually stunning cat-and-mouse plot.

For the uninitiated, Shudder is an online streaming service that specialises in […]

It may not have the best grasp on the nature of evil, but The Exception provides an intriguing story aided along by excellent acting performances.

After the last nine months of working from home and social […]

OffWestEnd have announced the nominees for their annual Off-West End Awards.

The awards, also known as the Offies, is an event intended to celebrate small scale and independent theatre productions across […]

As far as the DCEU goes, Wonder Woman (2017) is clearly one of the highlights. Filled with great characters and iconic moments, it was undoubtedly a monumental step forward towards female representation in the […]

There’s nothing like a good ghost story is there? Though the idea of spectral terror is more associated with Halloween, I’d argue it has just as much of a presence during the Christmas period, thanks to the ass […]

The National Theatre officially entered the streaming wars last week with the debut of their new subscription service, NT at Home.

After the success of their streamed productions during the summer lockdown, […]

“As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him!” cries Brutus to the crowd, in William Shakespeare’s classic trage […]

As another lockdown means that we have to stay inside, waiting for the Coronavirus infection rate to drop, so too must theatre fans resign themselves to be away from the beloved auditoriums for a little longer. […]

Climate Change is one of the biggest issues humanity faces today, not just in a political and social sense, but existentially as well. Over the past few years, activists and organisations have become increasingly […]

If you think dating culture is bad now with all its apps, likes and swipes, you should consider yourself lucky that you’re not trying to find someone’s 90s-style: sending out a video profile of yourself on tape a […]

The stars of Tenet and Tomb Raider are the latest names announced for a forthcoming thriller produced by Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino.

Born To Be Murdered will follow a couple in Greece who […]

Black box theatre is one of the handiest environments you can build a theatre show in; using the dark background and minimal sets allow audiences to focus on the characters and story, and enjoy a level of […]

The Hackney-based Arcola Theatre has announced plans to open a brand new outdoor theatre venue, with a 90 seat capacity, as early as this December.

The theatre space is being designed by Jon Bauser, who […]

Mischa Alexander reviews François Ozon’s Summer of 85, a touching queer love story set in France in the 1980s.

Summer romance films are never going to get old, are they? There’s something about the bright […]