Movie Gazette

Reviews Featuring Colin McFarlane

Chunky Monkey
Deadpan, deranged, and, like the ice cream after which it is named, an instant cult classic.

Batman Begins
In his best, and darkest, outing to date, the masked avenger's personal 'issues' reflect those of the world in the wake of 9/11.

News Items For Colin McFarlane

Talking Shop: Bonnie Greer
Writer Bonnie Greer talks about her play Marilyn and Ella, based on the unlikely friendship forged between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald in 1950s' America.

Could Britain have a black PM?
Now the US has elected its first black president, how long until the UK has a black or Asian leader?

Action week to clean up community
A campaign to tackle crime and clean-up parts of Sheffield has begun.

Playgrounds of the future
Traditional play is disappearing and so are children from public spaces, says a new report. Kids are now told where, when and how they can play and it isn't working for anyone. The solution?

Meet the UK's first black 'prime minister'
When the UK elects a black leader, it may well be someone like Colin McFarlane - RAF family, public school educated, university graduate. Not only is he playing the part of the first black PM, he's the first black actor cast in the role.