Joel Wilson
Joel Wilson is a film maker, writer, rap lyricist, Alastair McIntosh quoter and Afrofuturism enthusiast. He believes we’re living in rap’s golden era right now.
— Wed 27 Nov, 2019
The Repentant Completionist: When Outtakes and Demos Become Too Much
Nerdy fandom makes us feel like insiders, but too many unpublished sketches and outtakes can begin to feel like overkill.
— Wed 15 May, 2019
“The master’s sword dances through the air..” – ‘The Legend of One’ by Pythagoras the Praying Mantis
The latest release by Birmingham rap veteran Pythagoras the Praying Mantis is the work of a master, steeped in hip-hop history and effortless in its delivery.
— Wed 27 Dec, 2017
Joel Wilson’s Top 10 Film Experiences of 2017
What were your favourite film experiences of 2017?
— Sat 25 Nov, 2017
Does The Bible Shape Your Creative Practice?
Joel Wilson reports on another provocative and stimulating Brum Sputnik Hub meet up.
— Tue 14 Feb, 2017
Embrace Of The Serpent
A stunning, thought-provoking, psychedelic and refreshing piece of South American cinema
— Fri 26 Feb, 2016
The Grandmaster
An odd but palatable film with all of Wong Kar Wai's signature quirks
— Tue 16 Feb, 2016
Lamentation: Should Heaven Know I’m Miserable Now?
The need for creative engagement with the unspoken shadows that are a part of everyday human life