Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ Saved! (2004): Dannelly’s movie is razor-sharp in its humour, yet tender in its exploration of love, faith and community by Neil Baker 14th June 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Calum Cooper picks his top 10 festive films from A Christmas Story to Little Women and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation by Calum Cooper 2nd December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Summer Holiday Kids’ Movies: Ten great films to keep the young ones entertained this summer by Neil Baker 24th July 2023
Film and Television·Rewind Reviews Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) rewind: In a rather dark sequel to the 1990 hit, a city of extremes eats away at a young boy’s mind by Neil Baker 14th December 2021
Film and Television·Rewind Reviews The Good Son (1993) rewind review – psychological thriller or a good-kid-versus-evil-kid horror, Ruben’s film never quite decides by Neil Baker 24th June 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Home Alone (1990): Hughes and Columbus create a living and breathing Christmas wreath with Kevin, the naughty Christmas elf, at its heart by Neil Baker 5th December 2019
1 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
2 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
3 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
4 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
5 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
6 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
7 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
8 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
9 TV Choice: Enjoy a bubbling cauldron full of scary films, TV terrors, and spooky sounds on BBC iPlayer and Sounds this Halloween
10 User Manual for a Broken Machine (review): Words, movement and music combine to explore personal and social histories
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