The Cabin in the Woods – review
Joss Whedon’s high-concept scary movie is a satirical curiosity
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Acquired For Development By… A Hackney Anthology – review
The Hackney Citizen reviews this forthcoming collection of works on the borough
Stars align at the Empress
Michelin-rated Elliott Lidstone brings inventive modern European cooking to Hackney’s Victoria Park
The Hunger Games – review
This Hollywood action blockbuster is a satirical survival-contest thriller
21 Jump Street – review
21 Jump Street’s undercover cops go back to school in this action comedy
The Whores’ Asylum – review
Hackney author Katy Darby’s entertaining début novel is a page-turning romp inspired by 19th century literature
Wallis Bird: Wallis Bird – review
Award-winning Irish songwriter’s diverse collection of songs takes inspiration from Hackney, the 2011 riots and the challenges of success
Behind Closed Doors – review
A collection of short plays in Stoke Newington explores the effects of the financial crisis
The Strongroom Bar and Kitchen – review
This Shoreditch recording studio restaurant is a chart topper
The Descendants – review
George Clooney stars as an encumbered father dealing with grief in paradise in Alexander Payne’s new film
Shame – review
Shame is an intense and chilling story of obsession and sex addiction with great performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan
Survivor – review
Survivor is a new visual and musical work by choreographer / composer Hofesh Shechter and sculptor Antony Gormley
Arthur Christmas – review
Aardman’s festive movie is showing at the Rio Cinema in Dalston until Monday 2 January 2012 (daytime screenings)
