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: 252
Other Articles: 5
Emo Majok: African Aussie
Promising debut overcomes its blips to deliver entertaining anecdotes
Christopher Titus: Carrying Monsters
American comedic legend brings his pitch-black take on his life to the Fringe for the first time
Bilal Zafar: Care
Relaxed performer whose stories about working in a care home entertain and engage
Angela Barnes: Hot Mess
A funny yet moving show that serves as a tribute to a talented friend
Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky
Hilarious yet thought-provoking rollercoaster through Britain’s immigration system
Conrad Koch: White Noise
A funny and engaging show that tackles racism with the help of an abrasive puppet pal
Everything Went Fine
Humorous yet moving look at how the issue of euthanasia affects a family
Bergman Island
Two narratives effectively pay overt and covert homage to Ingmar Bergman
Casablanca Beats
Well-acted and entertaining story of how hip hop helps teenagers express themselves
Taipei Story
A couple’s relationship provides a fascinating insight into the socio-economic changes affecting 1980s Taiwan
On This Side of the World
A thought-provoking drama on immigration that uses its outsider perspective to great effect
Game of Power
A meeting to determine an editor’s successor effectively covers a range of issues but stumbles during its third act
Dust in the Wind
A naturalistic coming of age story that also serves as a historical portrait of 1980s Taiwan
From the Vine
Crowd-pleasing story about rediscovering your roots hits all of the required narrative beats