Colin Cushion

Tag: Arts And Culture

  • I Forgot Just How Good Johnny English Is

    I Forgot Just How Good Johnny English Is

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    More than twenty years after critics dismissed it as a forgettable spy spoof, Johnny English remains surprisingly funny, surprisingly clever, and far more watchable than its reputation suggests. In an age of bloated blockbusters and endless franchise building, Rowan Atkinson’s accidental secret agent is a reminder that films can still succeed by simply being entertaining.

  • Oliver and Company

    Oliver and Company

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    A sensational soundtrack, gritty New York charm and a surprising amount of emotional depth make Oliver and Company one of Disney’s most fascinating transitional films, bridging the gap between old-school animation and the Broadway magic of the Disney Renaissance.

  • Performing Adulthood While Living in Poverty

    Performing Adulthood While Living in Poverty

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    A curdled bowl of Weetabix, bounced payments, and a city built for people with money. A bipolar journalism student reflects on poverty, performance, and trying to survive in modern London.

  • Raising the Flag for the “Pearl of Bankside”

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    The Golden Hinde has been named one of four National Historic Ships UK Flagships of the Year for 2026, as visitors, volunteers and heritage figures gathered aboard the replica vessel at St Mary Overie Dock to celebrate its continuing place at the heart of London’s cultural landscape.