Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films The Male Gaze: Hide and Seek (NQV Media) review – How much of ourselves do we show to others? And how much do we keep locked away? by Neil Baker 7th February 2021
Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Palmer (Apple TV+) review – may not tie up all the loose ends, but Guerriero’s screenplay is brave and bold in its vision and love by Neil Baker 27th January 2021
Film and Television TV Choice: A Teacher (BBC iPlayer): Fidell expands her original film into a mini-series whose core messages feel confused by Neil Baker 10th January 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·NQV Short Films·Short Films Boys Feels: High Tide (NQV Media) review – four stunning films take us back to the memories that helped define us as we grew into men by Neil Baker 10th January 2021
Film and Television County Lines (review) – a cutting and urgent exploration of young people forced to the margins of society by Neil Baker 30th November 2020
Film and Television Words on Bathroom Walls (review) – Plummer’s raw performance bring Adam’s inner world to life with stunning effect by Neil Baker 5th November 2020
Film and Television Shine Your Eyes (review) – family, love, belonging and obsession on the bustling streets of São Paulo by Neil Baker 6th August 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films The Male Gaze: Strikers and Defenders (NQV Media) review – four shorts exploring coming of age, desire and masculinity by Neil Baker 29th July 2020
Film and Television End of Sentence (review) – Adalsteins understands just how deep many men attempt to bury past pain by Neil Baker 24th May 2020
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Benny’s Video (1992) – Haneke’s cutting exploration of failed parenting, guilt, and the effect of media on adolescent behaviour by Neil Baker 28th April 2020
1 A Tale of Two Cities (review): After 90 years, Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud’s adaptation finally comes to life on stage
2 TV Choice: Break Clause – Moving on is hard, moving out is even harder in Jess Bray’s new Channel 4 comedy/drama
3 Sense and Sensibility (review) – Oakley and Reid’s adaptation flourishes with vivid visuals and ebullient performances
4 Premature (review): Kevin Walls’ debut feature is rough around the edges, but its sincerity and thematic observations are easy to admire
5 Shrimp Fried Rice (review) – sizzling, satisfying and scrumptious, Dylan Pun’s salty-sweet short film is now streaming on YouTube
6 The Children (review) – Kirkwood’s exploration of social responsibility raises a deeply personal question: What would I do?
7 TV Choice: Tantalising temptations or collective sacrifice to win the game? Tempting Fortune returns to Channel 4 for a third series
8 TV Choice: Adventure, beauty, jeopardy and unforgettable characters as Simon Reeve returns to the Wilderness on BBC Two
9 Explore the full line-up of the 20th Bloomsbury Festival, with highlights from outgoing Festival Director Rosemary Richards
10 TV Choice: Ready for a terrifying trip back to Crystal Lake? The A24-produced series is coming to Sky and NOW this October
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