Recent Articles:
YORK ACOUSTIC @ BISON COFFEE
YORK ACOUSTIC – BEHIND THE SCENES @ THE INKWELL
Milestone films & the Cannes Film Festival
Lars Von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’ film confirmed
EXCLUSIVE: New Feature Film comes to York
Role at One&Other:
Film Writer
Favourite time of year:
In York, it’s got to be Winter. When the city is coated in snow it’s a special sight
Favourite travel destination:
Paris, but Amsterdam is a close second
Secret hideout in York:
The view of the Ouse from outside Pitcher and Piano is always nice, especially after a film at Cityscreen next door.
Favourite things about living here:
The people. I have never met a more diverse, creative, interesting and friendly bunch
Best bars:
Kennedy’s for the live music, Evil Eye for the beds, The Victoria Pub for the quiz night, The Habit, Blue Fly, Pivni for the cask beers...the list goes on.
Best insiders tip:
York is a city of festivals and events. Food markets, York Carnival, the annual Dragon Boat races...make sure you always check what’s on so you don’t miss out.
Icon:
Hunter S. Thompson – the King of Gonzo.
Best view of the city:
The view as you come out of York Art Gallery; the Minster in the background, the fountain in the foreground, King’s Manor to your right...it’s all rather lovely.
Favourite shop:
Attic Records
Best place to eat:
Evil Eye. Nothing beats their great value Thai green curry, and the ‘Monster Sunday Lunch’ is a weekend must-have.
This time next year I will be:
In a perfect world, at film school
Top 5 bands:
I can’t do top 5 lists, I like too many things. However, for now I’ll go with: The Black Keys, The Velvet Underground, Cat Power, Bob Dylan and Radiohead. I’m going to move onto the next question before I change my mind.
Favourite era:
New Orleans in the 40s, New York in the 50s, London in the 60s.
If I was an animal I would be a:
An Emperor Tamarin. The facial hair says it all
