Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews Tight Lettuce (Fantasia Film Festival) review – when does care become enabling, and who dictates when that line has been crossed? by Neil Baker 19th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews·Short Films Pimple (Fantasia Film Festival) review – Alle’s story of a toxic pimple, a sebum monster and bullies about to meet a sticky end is a delight by Neil Baker 19th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films The Last First Time (review) – an uncompromising and intoxicating portrait of first sex, infatuation, queer joy and escape by Neil Baker 17th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews·LGBTQ+·Short Films Lady Macbeth Was Never A Girl (review) – McBride and Dart’s film is a soft and thoughtful expression of shifting gender identity by Daisy Grace Greetham 11th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews·Rewind Reviews The Swimmer (1968) rewind review – a searing-hot suburban odyssey to watch this summer by Daisy Grace Greetham 6th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Theatre Reviews·Theatre A DoL House (review) – Watson and Norris ask where protection ends and control begins in this powerful social drama by Jane Jung 5th July 2026
Arts·Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews Shoot the People (review) – a reflective documentary that places Misan Harriman in front of the camera by Daisy Grace Greetham 1st July 2026
Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews The Invite (review) – Olivia Wilde’s uproarious film is as quick-witted and heartfelt as it is deliberately uncomfortable by Calum Cooper 28th June 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews A Private Life (review) – an intriguing, albeit scattershot, thriller with atmosphere and empathy in abundance by Calum Cooper 26th June 2026
Film and Television·Film and Theatre Reviews Supergirl (review) – Millie Alcock shines in an otherwise shaky continuation of James Gunn’s DCU by Calum Cooper 24th June 2026
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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