Nico Marrone
@thatnicomarrone
Nico somehow came into possession of an MScR in Postcolonial Literature from the University of Edinburgh, where he also served as the Film Editor for The Student. Now he writes Theatre reviews in order to keep himself busy.
Reviews: 117
Other Articles: 6
Rebuilding Paradise
Powerful and unfiltered portrayal of a community rallying together in the wake of a devastating tragedy
Scenes For Survival: Week 4 [ONLINE]
Once again, the National Theatre of Scotland deliver a trio of emotive, tragic, and human short pieces of theatre
Small Island [ONLINE]
A theatrical tour-de-force portraying the adversity faced by the Windrush generation
Da 5 Bloods
Depicting the lasting legacy of the Vietnam War, and the sacrifice of Black soldiers, in a way few films have
Heart of Darkness [ONLINE]
A pertinent re-imagining of a controversial literary classic that informs and educates its audience on Europe’s colonial history
William Shakespeare’s Star Wars [ONLINE]
Self-isolated cast delivers excellent performances of Ian Doescher’s incongruous adaptation
Night of the Living Dead REMIX [ONLINE]
An inventive recreation of a cult horror classic
Ultras
Depiction of fraternity and loyalty amidst football violence fails to provide any compelling drama
Uncut Gems
An utter triumph of a character study that never falters in delivering tension and anxiety
The Lion King
Edinburgh Playhouse comes alive with a roaring success of an adaptation
Hope and Joy
Ellie Stewart’s surrealist exploration of otherness shows promise, but a reliance on out-of-place comedy holds it back
Barber Shop Chronicles
An insightful and invigorating celebration of black culture and diversity that is both hilarious and heartbreaking
Sakawa
A powerful and pertinent portrayal of those who commit fraud to escape poverty in Ghana.
Body at Brighton Rock
A frustrating, by-the-numbers horror flick that squanders its potential.
Ever After
A blend of horror and fairy tale that somehow reanimates zombies into something mostly fresh.
The Vast of Night
An ode to vintage pulp science-fiction that delivers an enthralling slow-burn mystery
The Deposit
Icelandic debut about immigration and charity is a strong character piece but still feels lacking.
Gwen
Gwen’s unwillingness to fully commit to its horror or drama results in a disappointing end product.