Adam Thornton
Adam is a budding film reviewer who is still working out how to use his Masters in Film Studies from Aberystwyth University. His main hobby is watching films, especially Hong Kong action cinema, although he has no (actual) knowledge of martial arts whatsoever! His other interests include stand-up comedy, but only as an audience member, and reading books about film. His quest to obtain a social life is still ongoing...
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Reviews: 146
Other Articles: 4
Glenn Moore: Love Don’t Live Here Glenny Moore
A fast-paced and pun filled show from an acclaimed Fringe stand-up that never loses steam
Rojo
A well-crafted look at Argentinian society during a crucial point in the nation’s history
Richard & Rachel Prendergast
The director and producer of acclaimed short Sylvia speak to The Wee Review about their debut film
Soldiers of Salamina
Fact and fiction are effectively merged in Spanish Civil War tale
Broken Silence
A powerful account of how the Franco regime affects one woman and her village
The Eternal Feminine
A powerful yet truncated look at professional and personal equality in 1950s Mexico
The Candidate
Darkly-humorous yet thrilling drama about political corruption through the eyes of one man
Pink House
A small-scale and subtly powerful play about the ghosts of the past and cultural legacies
The Souvenir
Understated yet quietly powerful account of an abusive relationship
Nothing To Hide
A stylistically-ambitious look at the effects modern technology has on privacy sadly falters due to its scattered execution
Endless Second
A narratively complex look at rape within a relationship in the post-#MeToo era
Simon Evans: Dressing for Dinner
Experienced raconteur provides an informative and entertaining hour
Nigel Ng: Culture Shocked
An solidly entertaining show from a self-assured natural performer that has the potential to be even more
Kelly Convey: Telephone Voice
Fringe newcomer takes on class differences in this confidently funny show
Jake Lambert: Never Mak the Same Mistak Twice
A spirited performance can’t disguise the insubstantial nature of the comedic material on offer
Neil Delamere: End of Watch
Talented comic uses a story about a watch to provide a madcap hour of entertainment
Ivo Graham: The Game of Life
A Fringe veteran takes the audience on a quick-witted and hilarious journey through becoming a father
Dreamgun: Film Reads
A thoroughly entertaining romp through some of the nation’s favourite films
Zach Zimmerman: Clean Comedy
A fast-paced and wickedly funny show that never fails to engage
George Rigden: Spooning with Uri
A darkly-humorous yet interesting account of an unlikely friendship
John Pendal: Monster
A humorous yet deeply moving show from an engaging and sensitive performer
Joey Page: Afterlife (An Idiot Considers a Series of Distractions Before Death)
Fringe veteran provides an off-kilter take on a mid-life crisis
Goodbear: Dougal
Energetic performances from this returning comedy duo keep the audience thoroughly entertained