Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Noirvember 2020: From a woman on the run to a strange love and a deadly caress, this collection has a noir for every taste by Agnes Sajti 13th November 2020
Film and Television·In Focus Sean Connery: From Mr Universe to South Pacific and James Bond, we look back at the career of a Hollywood giant by Neil Baker 5th November 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus V for Vendetta (2006): One person’s rebellion is another’s dynamite, depending on the power dynamics at play by Neil Baker 5th November 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus The Shining (1980): Kubrick strips away the American dream and reveals what it is: a colonial fantasy built on darker truths by Neil Baker 30th October 2020
Film and Television·In Focus Libeled Lady (1936): Hollywood railing against a code that limited audience experience by Agnes Sajti 29th October 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·In Focus Benny Loves You (FrightFest): Writer, actor and director Karl Holt on the birth of a brand-new killer cuddly toy by Neil Baker 21st October 2020
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·In Focus Don’t Look Back (FrightFest): Jeffrey Reddick on his directorial debut, karma and the horror movies that inspired him by Neil Baker 20th October 2020
Film and Television·In Focus Yes: Tim Realbuto on one man seeking escape and progress while another revisits a past that continues to haunt his present by Neil Baker 16th October 2020
Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ Getting It: Tom Heard on the art, love, companionship, and belonging at the heart of his latest film by Neil Baker 18th September 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus The Letter (1940): Wyler’s film blends genres and foreshadows film noir by Agnes Sajti 2nd September 2020
1 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
2 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
3 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
4 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
5 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
6 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
7 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
8 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
9 TV Choice: Enjoy a bubbling cauldron full of scary films, TV terrors, and spooky sounds on BBC iPlayer and Sounds this Halloween
10 User Manual for a Broken Machine (review): Words, movement and music combine to explore personal and social histories
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