Masquerade - Running Wild

Advantages: Impeccable set and costume design.
Disadvantages: A lurid over-reliance on sex and gore.

...When Dorian Gray first arrives in London he is an innocent ripe for corruption. He is taken under the wing of decadent hedonist Lord Henry Wotton. Henry?s friend, the artist Basil Hallward paints a portrait of Dorian that captures him at the pinnacle of his youthful beauty. It is while gazing on the painting that Dorian trades his soul for eternal youth. As he descends into debauchery, the painting shows every mark of his corruption, while Dorian?s perfect beauty remains undiminished. As a result of his heinous acts, he flees the country, returning twenty-five years later, when he tries to seek redemption. There have been many screen adaptations of Oscar Wilde?s ?The Picture of Dorian Gray? over the years, but this isn?t likely to be one of the most memorable ones. This is because actor-turned-director Oliver Parker confuses sex... Read review

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Advantages: a few good tracks
Disadvantages: a lot of bad ones

...Wyclef Jean is back with the aptly named album Masquerade. Its aptly named because this album is masquerading as something its not i.e. Good. Wyclefs sampling skills are demonstrated admirably on the opening track 'Peace God' which blends mellow 'crouching tiger' style Chinese panpipes and hip hop to form one of this albums few decent tracks. Unfortunately from here it's down hill all the way with a succession of terrible cover versions, ego trips and 'messages to the streets'. I'm sorry to have to say this but the whole thing smacks of Ali G when he wanted to 'Increase the peace'. Using your music to promote a positive message is all well and good, however on this album it quickly became boring and repetitive. Even worse than that Wyclef proceeded to completely contradict himself in the latter part of the album, when in... Read review

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Advantages: Safe enjoyable enviroment, lots to do
Disadvantages: Maybe to small for some older children

...This establishment opened it's doors in December 2006, and has filled a void within the Rainham area for children and their parents alike. Situated close to Rainham Train Station and the local Bus stops this make it easily accessible to all. Once thought of as a area that was lacking in children's attractions Go Wild is becoming one of the most popular venues within the area. Located off of Dover's Corner Roundabout, it is clearly sign posted, the car park has Disabled Parking bays and also an overflow car park to ease traffic at busy times. From the outside the building looks very basic, although on entering you are greeted with a Jungle themed Play Activity Centre. With brightly coloured Jungle pictures , jungle pushes, a 2 storey Climbing apparatus which is surrounded in green safety netting and much more. The payment desk is... Read review

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