Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ 7 Miles Out (BFI London Film Festival) review: Carol Morley’s coming-of-age film enthrals, delights and brings a tear to the eye by Neil Baker 18th October 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Just an Illusion (review) – Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano’s heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age film is a pure delight by Neil Baker 10th September 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Bad Karaoke (FrightFest) review – Lightbody and Steinmiller Jr.’s fabulously fun popcorn horror hits all the right notes by Neil Baker 31st August 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus·Music and Dance Footloose (1984): Herbert Ross’ early ’80s movie is far more than a jukebox musical; it’s a celebration of the gift of dance by Neil Baker 13th June 2026
Film and Television·Music and Dance Michael (review) – mechanical storytelling and a sanitised portrayal so vacant of nuance or substance only leave one unsettled by Calum Cooper 29th April 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus Stand by Me (1986): Funny, charming, sage and forlorn, Reiner’s film is one of the greatest coming-of-age pictures of all time by Calum Cooper 17th April 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ Turbulent Teens: 16 coming-of-age movies exploring the rollercoaster of adolescent life, love and belonging by Neil Baker 27th February 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Lurker (review) – a knotty tale of obsession, power, celebrity, toxicity, and artistic survival by Neil Baker 13th December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Rewind Reviews·Theatre The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) rewind review – give yourself over to absolute pleasure by Neil Baker 31st October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Solo (review) – Dupuis’s film is alive with the vibrant energy of Montreal’s gay scene, yet full of shadows when the spotlight fades by Neil Baker 11th September 2025
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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