Displaying items by tag: London

Monday, 21 November 2022 09:35

The Small World of Sammy Lee

It’s funny how the passage of time can completely change the public’s perception of art. Today, it’s almost impossible to conceive how the first album by the Velvet Underground, and the films Performance and Wicker Man were not heralded as masterpieces on release. But back then they were either criticized or ignored.

Published in Film

While reigning champions Manchester City and last season’s second-placed finishers Liverpool are bet exchange odds-on favourites to compete for the English Premier League title again this year - fans are also anticipating a hotly contested battle to take place amongst the major London clubs who will be vying for the highly sought-after Champions League spots.

Published in Sport

London Seasoned film professional Roland Manookian(The Football Factory, RocknRolla) and  Shane McCormick (Castle In The Sky, Let's Talk About George)chat to ZANI about their films, their passions, and their ambitions in an upbeat and positive manner…Listen on !

Published in ZANI Zest Podcast

Legendary Oasis’ Gig at Earls Court, November 1995- Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Alan White.

Published in Music
Monday, 06 December 2021 13:54

Villain Reviewed on ZANI

Villain is a tale of circumstance. Its formula is one that you may have come to expect in movies within the genre. But, this does not in anyway demean it.

Published in Film
Monday, 29 November 2021 18:14

ZANI Zest Session with George Russo (Podcast)

Londoner, Actor, and Writer George Russo (Turnout, Villain) to ZANI on the Zest Session, from writing to shoplifting !! .. Listen on

Published in ZANI Zest Podcast

On Wednesday nights, households across the UK would tune in to watch BBC's The Wednesday Play, an anthology drama that ran for six series, October 1964 to May 1970. The Wednesday Play was popular, as the plots often reflected contemporary life; therefore, the viewer could relate to the production.

Published in Film
Sunday, 25 April 2021 12:56

The Heat Inc, self-titled Debut EP

The Heat Inc has released a dynamic and boisterous EP, that is bound to get your blood racing and your feet pounding.

Published in Music
Sunday, 28 March 2021 16:36

Cover Girl Killer - The Original Slasher Film

Set in the seedy, tawdry backstreet world of strip clubs, tacky photo-shoots, and faded glamour which characterised parts of late 1950s London, Cover Girl Killer would have made (and indeed probably did make) an ideal bottom-of-the-bill companion to such contemporary productions as Peeping Tom.

Published in Film
Sunday, 28 March 2021 14:43

Babylon Revisited

Released over thirty years ago, Babylon stands up today as a well-crafted, convincingly acted, hard-hitting piece of realistic drama.

Published in Film
Page 1 of 2

About Us

ZANI was conceived in late 2008 and the fan base gradually grew by word of mouth. Key contributors came from those of the music, film and fashion industry and the voice of ZANI grew louder. So, when in 2013 investor, contributor and fan of ZANI Alan McGee* offered his support to help restyle and relaunch the site it was inevitable that traffic would increase dramatically and continues to grow. *Alan McGee co-founder of Creation Records and new label 359 Music..

 

What We Do

ZANI is an independent online magazine for readers interested in contemporary culture, covering Music, Film & TV, Sport, Art amongst other cultural topics. Relevant to modern times ZANI is a dynamic website and a flagship for creative movement and thinking wherever our readers live in the world.