Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews A Christmas Carol ‘Scrooge’ (1951) rewind review – Sim’s magnificent performance has often been copied and never been bettered by Neil Baker 24th December 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) rewind review – even when it seems like there’s nowhere to turn, loved ones are there to help us find a new path by Neil Baker 17th December 2018
Film and Television·In Focus E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): Spielberg’s timeless story of a boy and a visitor from a distant star speaks to the child in all of us by Neil Baker 1st December 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews Hocus Pocus (1993) rewind review – like many ’80s and ’90s films, Kenny Ortega’s movie was saved by VHS by Neil Baker 30th October 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Cinéorama BFI London Film Festival 2018 (reviews) by Neil Baker 22nd October 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Climax (review) – Noé leaves you with a deep sense of unease in this febrile, thumping, and disorienting nightmare by Neil Baker 17th September 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Short Films Cinéorama Capsule Reviews 2022 – 2025 – quick-read reviews, from a deadly attack of killer oranges to the tender tale of a man and a wildcat by Neil Baker 1st September 2018
Film and Television Alpha (review) – stunning action sequences and moments of quiet reflection sit side by side in Hughes’ masterful movie by Neil Baker 27th August 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Cinéorama Capsule Film Reviews (2018) – from Spielberg’s Ready Player One to the gargantuan Meg and a Prayer Before Dawn by Neil Baker 7th July 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Cinéorama BFI Flare 2018 (reviews) – our coverage from London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival by Neil Baker 2nd April 2018
1 Ebenezer (review): West’s love of horror creates a spooky, wickedly atmospheric feel that Depp’s overacting frequently undercuts
2 Prima Facie (review): Susanna White’s film adaptation of Miller’s powerful and urgent stage play never quite finds its cinematic voice
3 The Male Gaze: Good Vibrations (review) – seven stunning coming-of-age short films exploring good vibrations, expectations, and excitations
4 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
5 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
6 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
7 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
8 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
9 TV Choice: From tropical seas to open oceans and the deep, Blue Planet III on BBC One ventures deeper beneath the waves than ever before
10 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
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