Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

Terrence Malick applies his unique gaze to a worthy subject, but at almost three hours A Hidden Life is both wearying and frustrating.

Independent music venues keep music thriving in Birmingham, but for how long?

Independent Venue week is here again, bringing the UK’s venues together, but it seems Birmingham isn’t getting the recognition is deserves.

VANT returned to Birmingham with a phenomenal performance at the Castle & Falcon on 25th January 2020 – read our review here

Armando Iannucci has managed to bring Charles Dickens’ classic novel into the 21st century, despite keeping its Victorian setting.

Young professionals may be somewhat nervous about networking. Approaching someone at an event can be nerve-racking, especially if you have

Sam Mendes spins a thrilling men-on-a-mission yarn with 1917, an epic WWI journey that transcends its “one-take” tagline.

Ahead of La Dolce Vita’s anniversary screenings at The Electric Cinema, we wonder why Marcello Mastroianni never became a Hollywood star.

In a dramatic u-turn, hmv’s Birmingham Bullring store, along with five others, is set to stay open following showdown talks with landlords

The highly successful Roxy Ball Room with be bringing fun and all sorts of games to Digbeth this January

The Safdie Brothers up the ante in a thriller that you’ll find yourself trying to alter the course of as it descends into unbearability.