Editors' Choice·Film and Television Our Hero, Balthazar (review) – an unsettling and urgent exploration of masculinity, class divide and extremism in our social media age by Neil Baker 6th May 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind The Lodge (2019) rewind review – a profoundly icy blast of psychological horror by Neil Baker 12th January 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind In his adaptation of Stephen King’s IT, Muschietti explores the childhood fears and truths we would rather bury as we journey into adulthood by Neil Baker 24th September 2022
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ The True Adventures of Wolfboy (review) – a unique, beautiful and engaging modern fairytale by Neil Baker 10th March 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Defending Jacob (Apple TV+) review – a complex journey into belief, doubt, secrets and lies by Neil Baker 24th April 2020
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Knives Out (BFI London Film Festival) review – a glorious modern whodunit full of humour, wit, energy and charm by Neil Baker 11th October 2019
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
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