Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Rewind Reviews The Lodge (2019) rewind review – a profoundly icy blast of psychological horror by Neil Baker 12th January 2026
Film and Television The Housemaid (review) – ridiculous and overlong, with a predictable and cartoonish descent into chaos by Oscar Aitchison 29th December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Marty Supreme (review): Chalamet is in his prime, leading this edge-of-your-seat, exhilarating sports thriller by Calum Cooper 16th December 2025
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·In Focus Calum Cooper picks his top 10 festive films from A Christmas Story to Little Women and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation by Calum Cooper 2nd December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Caught Stealing (review) – wild, gritty and witty, this is one of the best action-thrillers of the year by Neil Baker 2nd December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Train Dreams (Netflix) review – a journey full of spellbinding imagery and engrossingly empathetic direction by Calum Cooper 30th November 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television TV Choice: A sea of monsters awaits as Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two premieres on Disney+ by Neil Baker 28th November 2025
Arts·Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance TV Choice: What’s waiting under the tree on Netflix this Christmas by Neil Baker 27th November 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ 100 Nights of Hero (review) – Jackman’s film celebrates the power of storytelling, female empowerment and the beauty of queer love by Neil Baker 25th November 2025
1 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
2 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
3 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
4 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
5 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
6 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
7 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
8 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
9 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
10 TV Choice: Enjoy a bubbling cauldron full of scary films, TV terrors, and spooky sounds on BBC iPlayer and Sounds this Halloween
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