Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews The Nightmare Before Christmas (1994) rewind review – a fantastic, spooky, musical oddball adventure by Sabastian Astley 5th December 2021
Film and Television Encanto (review) – a joyous celebration of Colombian community and culture by Sabastian Astley 26th November 2021
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Ron’s Gone Wrong (BFI London Film Festival) review – a delightful exploration of friendship in a digital world by Neil Baker 11th October 2021
Film and Television Around the World in 80 Days (review) – it may not chart a new course, but it does offer joyful escapism and laughter by Neil Baker 21st August 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Luca (Disney +) review – a sun-drenched tale of two sea creatures in boys’ clothing by Neil Baker 19th June 2021
Film and Television·Short Films The Snoopy Show comes to Apple TV+ on February 5 by Neil Baker 31st January 2021
Film and Television·Short Films Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (Apple TV+) review – this delightful Apple TV+ animation isn’t just for kids by Neil Baker 22nd 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 Snoopy in Space (Apple TV) review – the gang joins NASA in Apple TV’s first Peanuts adventure by Neil Baker 5th December 2019
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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