Stephen Hawking is an exceptional man, who has achieved exceptional things and lived a life beyond hope for many in a similar position. The Theory of Everything attempts to match his strength, wisdom and singularity in its own 123 minute …read more
Those familiar with the words of that venerable sage Alan Partridge, will no doubt remember the utterance ‘It’s like people who say Tannoy when they mean “public address system”. Tannoy is a brand name.’ So synonymous is the company with …read more
Don’t worry, you haven’t missed the first five movies. As a brand new Walt Disney animation, can it rival its production partner Pixar’s output? When Hiro loses a loved one he finds an escape in what is left behind: a …read more
The third and final part of a one book story centres on a large scale battle, but can it sustain interest for two and a half hours? The dastardly dragon Smaug has left The Lonely Mountain to terrorise nearby …read more
After a lengthy absence of eight years since his last LP, Damien Rice is back with his 2014 album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy. Gone are the reliant backing vocals of Lisa Hannigan, a prominent feature previously, but it seems Rice …read more
She’s a pop icon who’s changed her image dramatically over the last few years, but is her new album worth 49 minutes of your time? Taylor Swift has been on the music scene for what seems like an eternity. She …read more
What’s the best way to avoid bad employers? Be your own boss and kidnap investors of course! When a business deal goes sour three entrepreneurs, Nick, Kurt and Dale decide to kidnap a business mogul’s son to regain their losses. …read more
The first two films were the appetizers, and now we move onto the main course. Does Part 1 of the final book deliver the goods? Katniss is a revolutionary tool used for propaganda, but while the Capitol holds Peeta she …read more
Arcam is a distinguished name in British Hi-Fi, but does the A19 stack up? Calling Arcam ‘industry veterans’ would certainly understate their storied history. What began life as a small business between two Cambridge engineering students in 1976, grew into …read more
Ah, ’tis nearly the season to be jolly – and buy presents! Yes, Christmas is right around the corner, and we here at Richer Sounds would like to lighten your load, free up some time, and unburden you of the …read more
