Joel Murray
Born and bred in Leicester, I am currently studying Media Production at the University of Lincoln. I'm a Christian and a musician, I play the oboe and different guitars. I love football, my club is Leicester City. I enjoy films, music and video games.
Articles by Joel Murray
K-O performance for ‘Scott Pilgrim’ film
By Joel Murray on August 31, 2010
Videogames and comics combine to create a romance and action film like no other. Joel Murray reviews the self-titled “epic of epic epicness”.
Nolan succeeds again with ‘Inception’
By Joel Murray on August 10, 2010
Prepare to be amazed and astounded with Christopher Nolan’s latest film “Inception”, with visuals and a plot to surprise everyone.
Brits and Bruckheimer make ‘Prince of Persia’ epic
By Joel Murray on May 24, 2010
Continuing the record of live-action epics, Walt Disney Pictures bring “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” to the big screen.
Greek mythology facelift in ‘Clash of the Titans’
By Joel Murray on April 16, 2010
Greek mythology, gods and action: “Clash of the Titans” has finally hit our cinema screens. Starring Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, Joel Murray reviews the latest 3D release.
‘Kick Ass’ is a vulgar and violent visual treat
By Joel Murray on April 6, 2010
Masks, violence and secret identities: the latest comic-book genre movie like you’ve never seen before. Joel Murray reviews the anticipated “Kick Ass”.
University orchestra await their premiere performance
By Joel Murray on March 22, 2010
The University of Lincoln Orchestra won the Best New Society Award 2009 and is now preparing to perform to students this Wednesday.
Christian Union to show The Passion of the Christ
By Joel Murray on March 18, 2010
Right in time for the Easter holiday, the Christian Union shall be holding a showing of “The Passion of the Christ”, followed by a question and answer Christian panel.
Film review: The Lovely Bones
By Joel Murray on March 13, 2010
The Lovely Bones is a picturesque film based around the life after Susie Salmon’s death. Filled with decisions and vengeance, Joel Murray reviews the latest from director Peter Jackson.
Film review: Daybreakers
By Joel Murray on January 13, 2010
Daybreakers is another film to blast into the current vampire film craze, but does it quite cut it? Joel Murray checks it out.
Avatar: where CGI meets reality
By Joel Murray on January 8, 2010
Avatar might have been launched for Christmas, but it’s still making a splash on screens around the world. If you missed it, Joel Murray fills you in on the details.
Studenthood »
iPhone 4-ever?
June 21, 2010
With the launch of the new iPhone just around the corner, will the new smartphone do its three years of design justice?
Music »
30 Seconds To Mars to rock the Engine Shed
August 31, 2010
One of the biggest rock bands touring today are set to make a trip to Lincoln as part of BBC Radio 1’s Student Tour this October alongside DJs Zane Lowe and Fearne Cotton.
Campus Voices »
Drink driving – a cautionary tale
August 31, 2010
Darren Moss has a stark warning for motorists, as he describes being on the receiving end of an accident caused by drink driving.
Lincoln City »
Big Match Report: Rotherham 1 Imps 0
August 31, 2010
The Imps were sent crashing out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at the hands of Rotherham in a tedious affair at Don Valley Stadium.
University »
Lincoln 2010 Freshers’ Week revealed
August 13, 2010
This year’s Freshers’ Week sees the likes of Radio 1 stars Zane Lowe and Greg James returning to the university, alongside a host of regular events.
Fashion »
Sex and The City: Find the film-inspired designs
June 6, 2010
With the new Sex and The City film inspiring fashonistas everywhere, The Linc narrows down the High Street’s best items inspired by the film.
