Film and Television We take a first look at the delightfully dark and kooky mayhem of Wednesday (season two) on Netflix by Neil Baker 3rd August 2025
Film and Television·Music and Dance·Theatre Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic is to be released in cinemas for the first time by Neil Baker 26th June 2024
Film and Television·Rewind Celebrate Christmas at BFI IMAX with Elf, Wonka, Die Hard and more by Neil Baker 2nd November 2023
Film and Television·Rewind Fifteen Dark Christmas Movies to enjoy this festive season, from a New Year’s Eve disaster at sea to a Bat, a Cat, and a Penguin by Neil Baker 12th December 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind The Nightmare Before Christmas (1994) rewind review – a fantastic, spooky, musical oddball adventure by Sabastian Astley 5th December 2021
Film and Television·Rewind Batman (1989): Burton, Keaton and Nicholson release the Bat from its belfry and change comic-book movies forever by Neil Baker 19th May 2019
1 The Intimacy Coordinator (review): Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s short film is bold in its perspective and bursting with potential
2 The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, taking place in London this November
3 Queer Theatre is auctioning a Star Trek: Picard script belonging to Marina Sirtis, with all proceeds supporting LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers
4 A Tale of Two Cities (review): After 90 years, Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud’s adaptation finally comes to life on stage
5 TV Choice: Break Clause – Moving on is hard, moving out is even harder in Jess Bray’s new Channel 4 comedy/drama
6 Sense and Sensibility (review) – Oakley and Reid’s adaptation flourishes with vivid visuals and ebullient performances
7 Premature (review): Kevin Walls’ debut feature is rough around the edges, but its sincerity and thematic observations are easy to admire
8 Shrimp Fried Rice (review) – sizzling, satisfying and scrumptious, Dylan Pun’s salty-sweet short film is now streaming on YouTube
9 The Children (review) – Kirkwood’s exploration of social responsibility raises a deeply personal question: What would I do?
10 TV Choice: Tantalising temptations or collective sacrifice to win the game? Tempting Fortune returns to Channel 4 for a third series
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