Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Music and Dance Wonka (review) – a sugar rush of ingenuity, beauty and charm by Calum Cooper 5th December 2023
Film and Television·Film Reviews·Music and Dance·Rewind Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) – soars as high as a kid who guzzled to many fizzy lifting drinks by Neil Baker 6th April 2023
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Music and Dance Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (BFI London Film Festival) review – a high-spirited and cathartic romp by Emma Duffy 3rd November 2022
1 Life Support (Sheffield DocFest) review – Daniele Rugo’s documentary should be shown on every big screen across our land and beyond 14th June 2026
2 Saved! (2004) rewind review – Dannelly’s movie is razor sharp in its humour, yet tender in its exploration of love, faith and community 14th June 2026
3 Footloose (1984) rewind review – an early ’80s gift that many mistakenly dismiss as a mere musical jukebox movie 13th June 2026
4 Rose’s House (Sheffield DocFest) review – a historical and contemporary celebration of community, resilience, transformation and change 13th June 2026
5 On the Road (SXSW London) review – Pablos’ unfiltered, charged, and brutally authentic movie is a visceral cinematic experience 12th June 2026
6 Rare Birds (Tribeca Festival) review – Weisberg’s short film is about what it means to be human, and the social barriers that divide us 11th June 2026
7 The Remedy (SXSW London) review – Kahuam’s film is chilling, disturbing, and utterly enthralling 10th June 2026
8 The Last Man (review) – a social and emotional landscape that may be unfamiliar, yet unexpectedly recognisable 10th June 2026
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