Film and Television Flashback (review) – a Pandora’s Box of science fiction themes that revel in challenging expectations by Neil Baker 4th June 2021
Film and Television Undergods (review) – a dark commentary on human progress, selfishness, greed and social inequality by Neil Baker 14th May 2021
Film and Television Willy’s Wonderland (review) – decapitations and mutilations soaked in violent spurts of oil by Sabastian Astley 19th April 2021
Film and Television Love and Monsters (Netflix) review – a fast-paced, humorous and energetic monster movie that deserved a cinema release by Neil Baker 14th April 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus V for Vendetta (2006): One person’s rebellion is another’s dynamite, depending on the power dynamics at play by Neil Baker 5th November 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews Village of the Damned (1960) rewind review – Wolf Rilla’s movie is a masterclass in socially reflective horror by Neil Baker 18th October 2020
Film and Television The Umbrella Academy (season two) review – the gang are back, and this time they’re in sixties Dallas by Neil Baker 2nd August 2020
Film and Television Hero Hounds: The Art of Racing in the Rain and Think Like a Dog by Neil Baker 30th July 2020
Film and Television Around the Sun (review) – the mysteries of life in a universe of possibilities by Neil Baker 30th July 2020
1 Ebenezer (review): West’s love of horror creates a spooky, wickedly atmospheric feel that Depp’s overacting frequently undercuts
2 Prima Facie (review): Susanna White’s film adaptation of Miller’s powerful and urgent stage play never quite finds its cinematic voice
3 The Male Gaze: Good Vibrations (review) – seven stunning coming-of-age short films exploring good vibrations, expectations, and excitations
4 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
5 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
6 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
7 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
8 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
9 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
10 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
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