Gerard Loughlin
@gerardpatrick.bsky.social
New book, new on the desk
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New book, new on the desk
Last night to Theatre Royal (and its amazingly uncomfortable seats) to see Opera North's wonderful production of Handel's Susanna. With Anna Dennis as Susanna and James Hall as Joacim, and of course the superlative chorus and orchestra, conducted by Johanna Soller.
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Last night to Theatre Royal (and its amazingly uncomfortable seats) to see Opera North's wonderful production of Handel's Susanna. With Anna Dennis as Susanna and James Hall as Joacim, and of course the superlative chorus and orchestra, conducted by Johanna Soller.
Newish book, new on the desk
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Newish book, new on the desk
New book, new on the desk
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New book, new on the desk
Old book, new on the desk
September 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Old book, new on the desk
Cold War Steve
September 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Cold War Steve
Cold War Steve
September 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Cold War Steve
Cold War Steve
September 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Cold War Steve
Paris pigeons
September 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Paris pigeons
What sort of fishing were they pretending?
August 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What sort of fishing were they pretending?
The Return (2024) - Uberto Pasolini’s minimalist retelling of Odysseus’ return to Ithaca; to his wife, son and dog. Hardly any sets, and everyone wrapped, when wrapped, in blankets; absolutely no gods. Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche compelling throughout, Fiennes above all.
August 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Return (2024) - Uberto Pasolini’s minimalist retelling of Odysseus’ return to Ithaca; to his wife, son and dog. Hardly any sets, and everyone wrapped, when wrapped, in blankets; absolutely no gods. Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche compelling throughout, Fiennes above all.
Tim Burton's Wednesday (Season 2) is good, but would be even better if Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) had some coaching in enunciation, so we could better catch what she is saying.
August 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Tim Burton's Wednesday (Season 2) is good, but would be even better if Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) had some coaching in enunciation, so we could better catch what she is saying.
