I mentioned I was heading to see the new David Byrne concert documentary "Ride, Rise, Roar" the other evening, so here is a quick review. Beat Magazine's review of the film is also worth reading ( Read more... )

Right before Christmas, I went to see English National Ballet's Nutcracker at the Coliseum in London. The production was designed by Gerald Scarfe (UK artist, poss. best known for his Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister credits sequences), and was as colourful, exaggerated and witty as you might expect.

Scarfe borrowed from Alice in Wonderland and ( Read more... )