Fighting for a lost cause
Pure colour and tiny touches of paint were the means by which a group of exciting young Italian artists were convinced they could take painting into the 20th century, says Brian Sewell... more | Add your review
For a chain, Gaucho is startlingly expensive, the final bill ending up pretty close to one from much more stylish, individual restaurants
Gaucho
Film
Action heroes are often small; Wanted, at least, acknowledges the missing inches - and does so with a smile
Wanted
Theatre
This lightweight tennis comedy scores few points
Grand Slam
I challenge anyone not to walk out feeling on cloud nine and humming Mamma Mia!
Service is appalling. Last time I went here they had run out of pizza dough at 8pm
I found it to be funny, insightful and interesting as a new work
London,
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Pure colour and tiny touches of paint were the means by which a group of exciting young Italian artists were convinced they could take painting into the 20th century, says Brian Sewell... more | Add your review
Beck's new record is worth staying up all night for, Black Kids' time may come and Mike Walker releases a Mancunian masterpiece... more | Add your view
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Our comedians take Hollywood by storm as Sacha Baron Cohen signs up for
Sherlock Holmes
Kate Moss proved she still has a certain je ne sais quoi in a new photo shoot set in Paris... more
Independence Day is the perfect excuse to get a taste of the US in London. Here's our guide to the best American food in the capital. .. more | Add your view
Grab your parents and get dressed up for a fun night of hillbilly at Lost & found. You won't be disappointed, says Alice Von Simson... more | Add your review
Solomon Burke, wisest of all soul singers, was wheeled out on the red carpet and placed in his throne at Barbican Hall... more | Add your review
Gaucho is paradise for carnivorous City boys, but the chain is overpriced and the rest of the menu doesn't match the quality of the meat. .. more | Add your review
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