Friday, March 29, 2024

A masterpiece: *****

Film Review: Boyhood (Richard Linklater, 2014)

There is a scene in Paolo Sorrentino’s The Great Beauty (2013) where journalist and central protagonist Jep Gambardella views a photographic exhibition whose author is the son of one of his friends. This exhibition comprises thousands of photographs of the son from a multitude of points in his life.

Meet the Controller

Sally Oldaker chats to Ben Cooper, the Controller of Radio 1 and Radio 1 Xtra, who grew up in Aston Fields and was back in his home town to give a talk at Artrix.

Underdogs unleashed

If you like your music live and loud, you’ll want to book your ticket for a special charity night at Kings Norton Golf Club, when local band The Underdogs will perform.

Village hall celebrates 110 years of history

Fran Rogers explains why Finstall Village Hall is at the heart of the local community.

Spooky fun for Rhinos

Tara Washington continues her series on the Rhinos, the mini and junior sections of Kings Norton RFC.

Musical feast for all

Mary White gives a preview of the diverse attractions at this year’s Bromsgrove Festival.

Shoot first . . .

Alvechurch resident John Williams gives a preview of his upcoming talk on life as a BBC cameraman.

It’s time to celebrate!

It only seems like five minutes since we were preparing for last Christmas, but the festive season is almost upon us once more.

Party time for Rhinos

Tara Washington invites everyone to a seasonal fundraising event for the junior section of Kings Norton RFC.

Orchestra marks end of successful first season

A Bromsgrove orchestra is marking the end of its very successful first season with a three-day music festival in July.