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Tenby writer joins Torch Theatre's Community Reviewer team

Brandon Williams to bring fresh voice to film reviews TENBY-born writer Brandon Williams is the latest addition to the Torch Theatre's Community Reviewers group. A passionate supporter of the arts and a familiar face in local creative circles, Brandon has already penned his first piece for the theatre—an insightful review of the award-winning independent film Parasite. He now looks forward to covering a wide range of films on offer at the Milford Haven-based venue in the months ahead. A former pupil of Ysgol Greenhill School, Brandon went on to study Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. He currently works as a freelance journalist, with a particular focus on football reporting. His interest in film criticism began during his teenage years, inspired by YouTube reviewers such as Mark Kermode. 'Mark Kermode's reviews were among the first I remember watching regularly,' Brandon explained. 'They led me to other channels and communities focused on film critique. As I progressed through university, I started to explore reviewing myself.' While comedy and classic films were his favourites growing up, Brandon now gravitates toward cinema with strong social or political themes. 'Some of my recent favourites include Children of Men, Divine Intervention, and Do the Right Thing—all of which explore social drama in different ways,' he said. 'I've also been working on getting over my aversion to horror films!' Looking ahead, Brandon is keen to develop his own voice as a reviewer. 'I'm still relatively new to this, so I'm aiming to sharpen my critical eye. I find it quite similar to writing football match reports—there's a kind of 'reviewer mode' I switch into, where I scrutinise more than I would if I were watching purely for fun. The real challenge is expressing those thoughts in a way that's honest and engaging.' Brandon says he's excited to grow in confidence and experience with the support of the Torch. 'I'm looking forward to discovering my own style and developing as a reviewer with their encouragement.'