Darcy McBrinn

2 months ago | palatinate.org.uk | Darcy McBrinn

By Darcy McBrinn With full orchestral magnitude, tap-dancing talent, and vocal wonders, DULOG Musical Theatre’s brilliant production of Ken Ludwig’s 1992 musical Crazy for You delivers all the Golden Age pizazz and dramaturgical majesty worthy of the theatre company’s grand 75th anniversary. Co-directed by Ben Cawood and Hannah Thomas, the musical follows aspiring New York performer Bobby Child (Michael Nevin).

Nov 7, 2024 | palatinate.org.uk | Darcy McBrinn

By Darcy McBrinnContent warning: this article mentions colonialism, imperialism, racism and other themes which some readers might find upsetting. Perhaps unfamiliar to most Western audiences, the Senegalese director Ousamne Sembène, often reputed as “the father of African film”, was an early filmmaker of postcolonialism’s epoch. His directorial debut Black Girl –considered the first feature film by a sub-Saharan African director – is his harrowing yet defiant epitome.

Dec 15, 2023 | certifiedforgotten.com | Darcy McBrinn

Editorials December 15th, 2023 | By Darcy McBrinn No two genres in horror combine the cosmic potential and lackluster filmographies of the found footage and death game films.

Oct 15, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Charlie Craven |Darcy McBrinn |Alexandra Pullen

I’ve never liked the works of Roald Dahl. To some this is borderline blasphemous, yet his distinct approach with an iconic visual style (pioneered by Quentin Blake), memorable characters and intense tonal shifts has never appealed. However, my opinion of Wes Anderson is almost antithetical – a filmmaker with a beautiful visual style, effective characters and intense tonal shifts which effortlessly flick between comedy and tragedy.

Oct 7, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Darcy McBrinn |Charlie Craven |Alexandra Pullen

From an era of perpetually terrible game to movie adaptations, 1995’s Mortal Kombat stands as a film beloved by many. Its addictive camp energy and iconic theme song have cemented it as the definitive game to film adaptation (let’s not talk about Mortal Kombat: Annihilation). In recent times, however, this trend has resurfaced. Though with far greater results - both Sonic the Hedgehog and The Super Mario Bros. Movie having enjoyed great financial success.