Simon Thompson

By Simon Thompson , 07 December 2025 They say you should never judge a book by its cover. By the same token, you should never judge a musician by their press photos.

Director/co-writer Allie Perison’s She Devil is a well-directed short film, that, while being pleasant enough to look at, suffers from both cheesy and predictable dialogue as well as an ending more obvious and hacky than a Jimmy Carr punchline.

By Simon Thompson , 15 December 2025 Bach's is a sublime masterpiece and a seasonal joy. Consumed in one sitting, however, it's also very long.

In order for production designer Nathan Crowley to be able to realize his vision for director Jon M.

Writer Rhys William Thompson and director Jamie Langlands The R.I.P Man is an uneven watch which, for all of its good qualities, sadly cannot overcome its glaring flaws. To use a football analogy The R.I.P Man is as consistent as prime Mesut Özil in a game that actually matters, which is a shame because as a director there is a lot that Langlands does well.

By Simon Thompson , 20 March 2026 Having an orchestra premiere your music is a high compliment to any composer.

By Simon Thompson , 25 April 2026 The summer slots often throw up some special treats as orchestral seasons enter their final phase, and

When award-winning costume designer Molly Rogers picked up the style mantle from mentor Patricia Field for The Devil Wears Prada 2 , she knew the job was about something much bigger than just serving looks.

Nicola Benedetti’s Elgar is a slow burn in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, but Kirill Karabits’ Firebird instantly ignites.

Writer/director Taylor Rhoades’s Late Night At The Movies is an endearing micro-budget horror comedy, armed with a funny script and a genuine sense of passion and effort that leaps right off the screen. Shot on location in the cinema where Rhoades is a manager, and with a cast/crew consisting of his friends and family, Late Night At The Movies displays a real do-it-yourself charm that’s hard not to like.