Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Rewind Booksmart (2019) – never falls victim to the typical coming-of-age clichés but writhes with themes of difference by Sabastian Astley 11th February 2022
Film and Television·Rewind Matinee (1993) – endings and beginings surrounded by buttered popcorn, movie magic, cheers, and screams by Neil Baker 8th February 2022
Film and Television·Rewind If…. (1968) – a political and social critique of the British state that remains sadly relevant today by Neil Baker 4th February 2022
Film and Television·Rewind Sab Astley looks back at The Way Way Back and The Kings of Summer, two films that defined his youth by Sabastian Astley 1st February 2022
Film and Television·Rewind Heathers (1989) – Lehmann’s movie marked an important transition for the coming of age comedy by Neil Baker 28th January 2022
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Therapy Dogs (Slamdance) review – an unfiltered exploration of the boundless energy and confusion of adolescence by Neil Baker 26th January 2022
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Rewind Heartstone (2016) – the urgency, confusion and excitement of early sexual exploration by Neil Baker 18th January 2022
Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Minyan (review) – a bold exploration of sexuality, religion, community and belonging in ’80s New York by Neil Baker 2nd January 2022
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films New Queer Visions: The Last Days of Innocence (NQV Media) – a series of young lives are changed forever without warning by Neil Baker 27th December 2021
Film and Television·Rewind Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) rewind review – quite possibly one of the most iconic musicals from the Golden Age of Hollywood by Agnes Sajti 20th December 2021
1 The Intimacy Coordinator (review): Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s short film is bold in its perspective and bursting with potential
2 The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, taking place in London this November
3 Queer Theatre is auctioning a Star Trek: Picard script belonging to Marina Sirtis, with all proceeds supporting LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers
4 A Tale of Two Cities (review): After 90 years, Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud’s adaptation finally comes to life on stage
5 TV Choice: Break Clause – Moving on is hard, moving out is even harder in Jess Bray’s new Channel 4 comedy/drama
6 Sense and Sensibility (review) – Oakley and Reid’s adaptation flourishes with vivid visuals and ebullient performances
7 Premature (review): Kevin Walls’ debut feature is rough around the edges, but its sincerity and thematic observations are easy to admire
8 Shrimp Fried Rice (review) – sizzling, satisfying and scrumptious, Dylan Pun’s salty-sweet short film is now streaming on YouTube
9 The Children (review) – Kirkwood’s exploration of social responsibility raises a deeply personal question: What would I do?
10 TV Choice: Tantalising temptations or collective sacrifice to win the game? Tempting Fortune returns to Channel 4 for a third series
Follow Us