Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ TV Choice: A summer of suspense, seduction and obsession begins in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis by Neil Baker 7th August 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Toy Story 5 (review) – Pixar’s most iconic franchise returns, and while it may not be as fresh, it’s as joyous, funny and sincere as ever by Calum Cooper 22nd June 2026
Arts and Culture News·Film and Television·GALECA Dorian Awards·LGBTQ+ Heated Rivalry, Hacks, Pluribus, The Pitt and Half Man Lead LGBTQ+ Critics’ Dorian TV Award Nominations by Neil Baker 18th June 2026
Arts and Culture News·Music and Dance·Theatre Disney’s High School Musical extends its upcoming run at the Lowry due to demand by Neil Baker 13th March 2026
Arts and Culture News·Film and Television The Royal Television Society announces the nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2026 by Neil Baker 10th March 2026
Film and Television Hoppers (review) – an earnest and heartfelt Pixar movie boasting a plethora of colourful characters by Calum Cooper 5th March 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television TV Choice: A sea of monsters awaits as Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two premieres on Disney+ by Neil Baker 28th November 2025
Film and Television We take a first look at FX’s Alien Earth, premiering on Disney+ this August by Neil Baker 31st July 2025
Film and Television·Music and Dance Snow White (review) – Disney’s live-action remake oozes inauthenticity and cheapness despite its bloated production budget by Calum Cooper 20th March 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Music and Dance TV Choice: Beatles ’64 (Disney+) – A beautiful love letter to four boys from Liverpool who changed the musical and cultural world by Neil Baker 29th November 2024
1 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
2 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
3 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
4 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
5 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
6 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
7 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
8 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
9 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
10 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
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