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A new lease of life for the Clapton Hart

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 12 June 2012 at 19:13

Formerly notorious pub enjoys a makeover and now offers great ales in a convivial atmosphere

The Fox – a cunning addition to the gastro boozer scene

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 30 May 2012 at 20:30

The Fox in Haggerston offers great craft beers alongside top-notch pub grub

Pandora’s Box – review

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 22 May 2012 at 12:37

World premiere of tragicomedy about ‘families, betrayal, choices and love’. Showing at the Arcola until 26 May 2012

Avengers Assemble – review

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 18 May 2012 at 09:45

Joss Whedon’s funny superhero film is full of comic-book capers. Showing at the Hackney Picturehouse till the end of May

The Cabin in the Woods – review

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 26 April 2012 at 21:07

Joss Whedon’s high-concept scary movie is a satirical curiosity

Soul Sister – review

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 26 April 2012 at 20:32

Hackney Empire, until 5 May 2012

Acquired For Development By… A Hackney Anthology – review

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 13 April 2012 at 12:20

The Hackney Citizen reviews this forthcoming collection of works on the borough

Stars align at the Empress

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 10 April 2012 at 20:11

Michelin-rated Elliott Lidstone brings inventive modern European cooking to Hackney’s Victoria Park

The Hunger Games – review

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 9 April 2012 at 18:53

This Hollywood action blockbuster is a satirical survival-contest thriller

21 Jump Street – review

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 23 March 2012 at 10:42

21 Jump Street’s undercover cops go back to school in this action comedy

The Whores’ Asylum – review

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 11 March 2012 at 10:08

Hackney author Katy Darby’s entertaining début novel is a page-turning romp inspired by 19th century literature

Wallis Bird: Wallis Bird – review

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 11 March 2012 at 09:47

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

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 9 March 2012 at 10:14

A collection of short plays in Stoke Newington explores the effects of the financial crisis

The Strongroom Bar and Kitchen – review

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 4 March 2012 at 16:34

This Shoreditch recording studio restaurant is a chart topper

The Descendants – review

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 2 February 2012 at 13:24

George Clooney stars as an encumbered father dealing with grief in paradise in Alexander Payne’s new film

Shame – review

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 23:05

Shame is an intense and chilling story of obsession and sex addiction with great performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan

TOY – review

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 24 January 2012 at 22:13

Shacklewell Arms, Dalston, Wednesday 18 January 2012

Survivor – review

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 13 January 2012 at 22:37

Survivor is a new visual and musical work by choreographer / composer Hofesh Shechter and sculptor Antony Gormley

Arthur Christmas – review

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 28 December 2011 at 13:22

Aardman’s festive movie is showing at the Rio Cinema in Dalston until Monday 2 January 2012 (daytime screenings)

Cinderella – review

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 7 December 2011 at 10:51

Cinderella is at the Hackney Empire until 8 January 2012