Film and Television·Rewind The NeverEnding Story (1984) – a fantasia of grief and recovery by Neil Baker 1st December 2019
Film and Television·Music and Dance Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans (review) – a joyous musical-comedy that feels fresh and innovative by Neil Baker 28th July 2019
Film and Television·Music and Dance Aladdin (2019) review – Massoud and Scott shine, but Smith needs to be put back in the bottle by Neil Baker 25th 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
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) rewind review – even when it seems like there’s nowhere to turn, loved ones are there to help us find a new path by Neil Baker 17th December 2018
Film and Television·Rewind E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – the magical story of Elliott and his alien friend speaks to the child in all of us. by Neil Baker 1st December 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Hocus Pocus (1993) rewind review – like many ’80s and ’90s films, Kenny Ortega’s movie was saved by VHS by Neil Baker 30th October 2018
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
1 The Nature of Forgetting (review): Movement, images and live music explore human life and relationships in Theatre Re’s striking production
2 Counterattack: Youth (review): A real pub setting elevates the intimacy between four lifelong friends in Gain Amy Park’s drama
3 Black Church Bay (BFI London Film Festival) review: Jones film is muddy, grey and open-ended as its knotty, unnerving tale unfolds
4 Josephine (BFI London Film Festival) review: De Anaújo and team cut to the bone of dense issues with devastating precision
5 Coward (BFI London Film Festival) review: Achingly beautiful and deeply intimate, this is Lukas Dhont’s best film to date
6 Whalefall (review): Austin Abrams is swallowed whole by a sperm whale in a bizarre rather than exciting survival movie
7 TV Choice: Brad Caleb Kane breathes new life into the Friday the 13th franchise this Halloween as we return to Crystal Lake
8 Iván & Hadoum (BFI London Film Festival) review: Ian de la Rosa’s sun-drenched love story is tender, real and organic in construction
9 Nightborn (BFI London Film Festival) review: Hanna Bergholm’s movie revels in wince-inducing horror, leaving the audience squirming
10 These Violent Delights (review): Hampson and Sansom’s passionate take on Romeo and Juliet marks the arrival of a new generation
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