Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television On the Line: The Richard Williams Story (Sheffield DocFest) review – an incomplete picture of the coaching legend by Neil Baker 18th June 2023
Film and Television Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (Apple TV+) review – inspirational, funny, reflective, and sharp by Neil Baker 12th May 2023
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Short Films Cinéorama BFI Flare 2023: Quick Read Reviews by Neil Baker 26th March 2023
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance TV Choice: George Michael: Outed (Channel 4): A blatantly homophobic media circus and a pop star who wasn’t willing to let them win by Neil Baker 10th March 2023
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The Matchmaker (Venice to London) review – a detailed portrait of a British jihadist by Emma Duffy 4th February 2023
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television What About China? (BFI London Film Festival) review – ruminations on the fluid nature of Chinese culture by Emma Duffy 11th October 2022
Film and Television Sidney (Apple TV+) review – a powerful exploration of an extraordinary life that will leave many asking for more by Agnes Sajti 30th September 2022
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Pennywise: The Story of IT (review) – a fascinating and loving celebration of the 1990 mini-series by Neil Baker 25th September 2022
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Living with Chucky (FrightFest) review – a long overdue celebration of the pint-sized killer in dungarees by Neil Baker 29th August 2022
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ TV Choice: AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (BBC iPlayer): Oral histories of bravery, community resilience and hope by Neil Baker 29th July 2022
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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