Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus The Empire Strikes Back (1980): More than the opening chapter, it is Lucas and Kershner’s groundbreaking sequel that created a universe by Neil Baker 3rd May 2020
Film and Television Why Don’t You Just Die! (review) – a fast, furious, vodka-soaked chamber piece by Neil Baker 21st April 2020
Film and Television Onward (review) – brotherly love in a world that’s lost its magic by Neil Baker 7th March 2020
Film and Television Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) review – Robbie puts the men of Gotham onto the naughty step by Neil Baker 8th February 2020
Film and Television Angel Has Fallen (review) – a franchise as tired as the performances at its heart by Neil Baker 21st August 2019
Film and Television Spider-Man: Far from Home (review) – a disappointingly formulaic MCU follow-up to Homecoming by Neil Baker 3rd July 2019
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Batman (1989): Burton, Keaton and Nicholson release the Bat from its belfry and change comic-book movies forever by Neil Baker 19th May 2019
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Cinéorama Capsule 2019 (reviews) – quick-read reviews from a Kid Who Would Be King to the end of a groundbreaking franchise by Neil Baker 7th January 2019
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
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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