2018-10-29 18:23
The legendary rock band brings their final tour End of the Road to London with their show in July 2019.
KISS end their 45-year career with one last tour. Securing their status in the music… Read More
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2018-10-17 01:29
The Italian director follows in the footsteps of his master Dario Argento, presenting us with a spin on the classic that asks the viewer to agree to a set of brand-new terms.
Luca Guadagnin… Read More
2018-10-12 19:11
Boots Riley debuts with a point-blank satire of the contemporary society that turns our attention to the dystopia that happens in real time.
After passing a stressful job interview, Cassius… Read More
2018-10-11 23:23
Wash Westmoreland’s fin-de-siècle biopic takes on the life of a prominent French female writer and performer Colette, a woman who pushed the boundaries of social norms in the Pa… Read More
2018-10-10 21:22
With its phenomenal cast and a heist story that gives us a deep insight into the character’s lives in its most dramatic moments, Widows is a terrific, slick thriller that keeps the aud… Read More
2018-10-09 09:22
Every reader found books that made time non-existent. The Paper Traveller, an immersive experience for the bookworms created by Marie Klimis, invites you to get lost in a book – q… Read More
2018-10-07 08:37
Danish director Gustav Möller debuts with a spine-chilling psychological thriller set in one location that develops an engaging world through ace characterisation and ever-escalating te… Read More
2018-10-07 03:39
Panos Cosmatos’s second film drips with psychedelia, indulges in rock-and-roll and steers away from pomposity whenever it can.
Mandy opens with a short epigram: “When I die, bur… Read More
2018-10-07 00:20
Happy as Lazzaro confronts social realism with magical folktale elements, casting the reflection of the society and questioning the powers that hold it in place.
Watching the group of worke… Read More
2018-10-06 20:27
Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei debut with Cam, an unsettling film that explores modern fears to reconcile one’s online and offline identity.
Alice (Madeline Brewer) is a camgirl with… Read More
2018-10-05 22:03
The joint exhibition of two contemporary artists Ryoko Aoki and Zon Ito at Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix brings out the traditional and contemporary culture of Japan with its rich references.
Show… Read More
2018-10-04 07:14
A story from the writer of Let the Right One In adapted by Ali Abbasi asks us to define what makes us human in a dark, supernatural romance that doubles as a social commentary.
Tina is a cu… Read More
2018-10-04 04:11
Cathy Yan’s sharp, elaborate debut is a commentary on tradition, progress and class in modern China that dazzles with insight and wit.
The entire country finds itself stirred up by br… Read More
2018-10-03 01:33
Hamaguchi pits idealistic infatuation against mature love as the heroine tries to reckon with her past in Asako I & II.
When Baku reaches out and kisses bewildered Asako, it… Read More
2018-10-02 22:47
Jean-Paul Civeyrac’s contemplative look at the adolescence in a big city unfolds slowly, but it doesn’t lack the emotional resonance to fiddle with our feelings.
Etienne moves t… Read More
2018-10-02 19:53
The Salem lynching gets a modern update served with #nofilter in Sam Levinson’s timely horror.
“This is the story of how my town lost its motherfucking mind,” we hear as t… Read More
2018-10-02 02:30
An unconventional premise that harvests the laughs at every opportunity and witty, likeable characters make The Breaker Upperers a truly enjoyable comedy that’ll rock your socks off… Read More
2018-10-02 00:28
In her first feature-length film, a Belarussian director Darya Zhuk skilfully introduces us to an unapologetic dreamer whose road to the land of opportunity leads through a bizarre provincia… Read More
2018-10-01 20:44
Flames smoulder under the surface of Wildlife, Paul Dano’s first feature film. As they slowly turn into a blaze that ravages relationships and levels the remains of the old lives to th… Read More
2018-10-01 00:24
Sending us off on a tour with Gaga and Cooper that thrives on its enjoyable and touching moments, A Star Is Born revisits a story about the cycle of fame that never gets old.
Just like the… Read More
2018-09-30 19:19
Composing the shots with care and navigating the symmetry in the environment and the lives of the characters, Kogonada debuts with a feature that makes a thundering impact with its calmness… Read More
2018-09-28 23:47
If you want to keep your computer safe, it’s probably best to stay away from your spam folder. But one artist deliberately goes into the world of online hoaxes and cons to look for ins… Read More
2018-09-26 07:36
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic pop-rock album by the Kinks, a new exhibition at Strand’s Proud Central opens next Thursday, the 4th of October 2018. It’ll give fa… Read More
2018-09-25 07:36
In her first major UK solo exhibition since 2015, Hannah Perry explores the importance of mental and emotional health in the modern society. GUSH, the exhibition at Somerset House that opens… Read More
2018-09-24 03:02
Peeking at a subculture that is still dominated by men in the minds of many, Crystal Moselle’s second feature film Skate Kitchen takes a look at a girl gang who breaks out of the gende… Read More
2018-09-23 05:03
Yayoi Kusama, a contemporary Japanese artist, defies classification. Affiliated with surrealism, minimalism and pop-art, she interviews styles and media in her work to depict her unique pers… Read More
2018-09-22 16:32
There’s no topic more relevant than social satire, and Black Mirror – the new free exhibition that opens on the 28th of September at Saatchi Gallery – explores the role of… Read More
2018-09-18 23:55
Remember that awful, wild night out in Peckham that happened way back when? Gaspar Noe asks you to hold his sangria. Based on a real story of a dance troupe thrown into disarray, Climax pres… Read More
2018-09-18 01:51
Tongue-in-cheek, playful interactions of A Simple Favour add an exciting layer to a fun, engaging thriller, executed extremely well by the leading ladies. Adapting a novel into an interestin… Read More
2018-09-16 12:01
Twenty international artists, fifty years in art that mark the gallery’s anniversary, a variety of media that play with the sense of space – the new exhibition at Southbank Centr… Read More
2018-09-13 02:10
Following her debut single Pull Up ft. Yung Fume, an up-and-coming artist from South London released a stunning music video for her new single Queenpin.
The artist started sharing her music… Read More
2018-09-12 07:16
The summer is slowly saying goodbye, and it’s time to start thinking about joining of the winter fun. This year, Somerset House will open their ice rink once again on the 14th of Novem… Read More
2018-09-11 14:10
Depicting time through the footage from a variety of sources, including the moments from the hit movies, obscure films, as well as television footage, a contemporary artist Christian Marclay… Read More
2018-09-10 10:56
We’re counting days to the release of the third album from The 1975, and the band has just made our wait feel a little shorter with the announcement of a huge UK tour. They’ll pl… Read More
2018-09-10 06:50
Renata Heinen and Rolf Winters set out on a spiritual journey, awakened by the conversations with Nowaten (“He who listens”, a shaman of a Native American tribe Potawatomi). Tire… Read More
2018-09-09 22:38
The all-star cast charm with their energy, the script is filled with the one-liners to borrow, while the swanky set design and costumes pull us into the world of glitz and glamour in Crazy R… Read More
2018-09-02 12:57
Fancy yourself as an Avenger? We know you do. This winter, you’ll be able to become an agent in the Marvel S.T.A.T.I.O.N. while exploring the backstory of Marvel Cinematic Universe&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-08-29 07:58
Margaret Atwood’s book was published in 1985 and admired by the readers worldwide ever since, but the popularity of the TV series it’s based on, as well as the political turmoil… Read More
2018-08-28 11:57
This Thursday, Prints & Originals Gallery at Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery opens its Cash is King exhibition that showcases various artworks inspired by and utilising banknotes and the… Read More
2018-08-27 16:42
Told exclusively through a computer screen and detailed in its understanding of technology, Searching is a brilliant thriller for the digital era that proves no one knows you like… Read More
2018-08-26 15:28
Wiktor, a talented composer, enters the post-war landscape with the government command to form a folk band that could become an identity-forging tool for Poland’s communist, USSR-compl… Read More
2018-08-25 13:44
D’s childhood is marked with a loss that he’s trying to reckon with throughout his adolescence – but the need for avenging it follows him from Kingston to London as he cros… Read More
2018-08-24 07:35
Celebrating the release of their second album, IDLES are hosting a free art exhibition at HM Electrics Gallery on the 30th and 31st of August. During its two-day run, the display will showca… Read More
2018-08-23 07:11
This week brings us a handful of exciting releases – from Spike Lee’s Cannes Grand Prix winner and a moving story based on Ian McEwan’s book to a story of domesticating a w… Read More
2018-08-22 10:56
A night at the museum would be enough to freak us right out, but what if it was to be combined with a scary film or two? From The Blair Witch Project to The Shining, the National History Mus… Read More
2018-08-22 07:19
After the series of nightmares that focus on human cruelty, petrified Yeong-hye decides to stop eating meat, much to the dismay of her husband and family.
Han Kang mastered the art of colla… Read More
2018-08-21 19:48
Rewatching these GBBO episodes on Netflix over and over? Switch it for a bit, and get ready for theatre instead. A Tony-award nominated musical Waitress, with a soundtrack from Sara Bareille… Read More
2018-08-21 00:41
Spike Lee takes a true story and transforms it into a punchy political commentary, staggeringly specific to the story it explores and universal in the message that it leaves the audience wit… Read More
2018-08-20 07:09
A story of a man and their animal friend facing their destiny in the face of harsh, unforgiving nature that can only be tamed with enough patience might be a trope we know very well, but Alp… Read More
2018-08-19 22:46
The annual street festival – the biggest one in Europe – will bring colour to the streets of Notting Hill again. With the crowds reaching two million people every year, it’… Read More
2018-08-17 15:33
Maggie Rogers was busy touring with HAIM, as well as preparing for the release of her first album. One of the songs that will be included on her record is Give a Little, an upbeat indie… Read More
2018-08-16 07:29
Winnie the Pooh makes a reappearance while Denzel Washington returns to his role as the guard of justice. A historical French drama and Orson Welles documentary are there for those who look… Read More
2018-08-15 07:53
Dolly Alderton takes us with her on a trip down the memory lane through her teens and twenties, sharing the anecdotes and moving stories to explain what she learnt throughout that time.
Tee… Read More
Backbone Review: Gravity & Other Myths Redefine Impossibility In Their Tribute To Strength And Grace
2018-08-15 01:57
The Australian group Gravity and Other Myths built up their stellar reputation with their spectacular works: they’ve performed A Simple Space internationally more than 500 times, attra… Read More
2018-08-14 03:25
From the protest art created by a renowned Greek artist and a modern cabinet of wonder to a retrospection of James Pollock exhibition in the late fifties, the Whitechapel gallery announced t… Read More
2018-08-13 21:29
Didn’t get the tickets for George Ezra’s Wembley gig? Worry not: the artist announced a gig at the O2 in March 2019, and the tickets go on sale this Friday.
This year, George E… Read More
2018-08-13 07:30
Robert leads a double life: he’s a cab driver by day and the protector of the vulnerable by night. Although his past with the marines and secret services seems to be far behind him, hi… Read More
2018-08-12 18:59
When you think of street art in London, Shoreditch and Camden come to mind immediately – these areas are among the most famed for their artworks. But the rest of the city isn’t d… Read More
2018-08-11 16:03
If you’re looking to learn something new this autumn, mark a date in your diary right now: a free course on art history explores depictions of gardens. It’s open for everyone, ev… Read More
2018-08-10 06:26
Celebrating Audrey Hepburn’s legacy on the 25th anniversary of her death, a new exhibition at Proud Galleries that opens on the 17th of September presents a retrospective look at the i… Read More
2018-08-09 16:14
From the 30th anniversary of a teen cult classic, a brand-new teenage horror rooted in the depths of the dark web, to the actual undersea expedition that discovers an extinct shark: let&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-08-08 07:21
Cracking down on the relativity of time, Matt Haig meanders between centuries and regions, drawing conclusions about the modern society and highlighting the precious things that never change… Read More
2018-08-07 09:39
Somerset House promises two film-filled weeks with Film4 Summer Screen, an open-air film screening season that kicks off this Thursday. Expect fourteen epic evenings filled with the cla… Read More
2018-08-07 08:06
A multitude of circus, burlesque, variety and drag shows continue to entertain the guests of Underbelly Festival in August. There’s something for everyone: circus performances from Cir… Read More
2018-08-06 01:29
For the eighth time, Open City Documentary Festival will highlight creative non-fiction filmmaking with its impressive programme consisting of 30 features and 48 shorts.
The line-up features… Read More
2018-08-05 20:02
If the film’s cinematography can influence your next trip choice, you’re not alone. If you’re planning to set out on a trip around Europe just like Donna of Mamma Mia!… Read More
2018-08-04 18:19
Two worlds collide in the reimagination of the Mafia kidnapping story, handcrafted with hindsight and immersive creativity by an Italian directorial duo Grassadonia-Piazza in Sicilian Ghost… Read More
2018-08-03 14:28
The biggest Disney classics and recent animated favourites will take over Leicester Square Garden during a free, family-friendly weekend event. Summer Screenings will give you an opportunity… Read More
2018-08-02 01:35
Haven’t had enough of rooftop cinema screenings this summer, or haven’t been to one at all? There’s still some time to fix this watch a film as the sun sets over London &nd&hell…Read More
2018-08-01 03:05
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the largest online creator video convention Summer in the City will open its doors to vloggers and their fans next weekend. Over 12,000 fans, members of vi… Read More
2018-07-30 22:25
A sweet, nostalgic father-daughter story is an indie delight with sublime performances and great songs that become its major strength, charming those who love a story powered by music and of… Read More
2018-07-26 06:35
It was fifty years ago when the Beatles went on the Mad Day Out, strolling around London. One of the places they visited was the Old Street roundabout – and The Magic Roundabout, a ven… Read More
2018-07-25 05:10
With its trademark sparkly nonsense magnified by the blue skies and disco lights, the star-studded cast and a stellar soundtrack, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again radiates the experience of a two… Read More
2018-07-24 16:48
Philadelphia-based four-piece indie band Mothers released an energetic Pink, their new single from the upcoming album Render Another Ugly Method.
The lead singer and songwriter of Mothers… Read More
2018-07-19 22:59
The sequel to the successful Pixar film, The Incredibles 2 stays on brand without compromising on its relevancy, repurposing the family dynamics that bring us the funniest jokes and injectin… Read More
2018-07-17 20:32
There are things that just aren’t up for discussion: one of the most iconic figures of the eighties, Freddie Mercury was undoubtedly a character that couldn’t be put into one box… Read More
2018-07-14 00:59
Many fans criticise reviving the old songs in the wake of new political complications and argue that the ol’ good music with political undertones isn’t really being created anymo… Read More
2018-06-13 03:54
Profoundly affected by a history of dramatic family events, Annie never managed to release herself from the impact of an on-off relationship with her mother. After her funeral, Annie tries t… Read More
2018-02-25 23:01
Besides his discography with the Beatles and fruitful solo career, there’s a connection to films that fewer fans of George Harrison know about. In the eighties, the musician swung into… Read More
2018-02-07 04:51
A cinematic depiction of Donald Crowhurst’s story turns a challenge to single-handedly sail around the world without any professional preparation into an analysis of human’s chan… Read More
2018-02-02 23:21
Bringing us a love story with a darker tinge, Paul Thomas Anderson teams up with an excellent trio of actors to deliver a sharp, alluring film about desire and manipulation.
The House of Wo… Read More
2018-01-31 04:30
There’s nothing as comfy and versatile as a t-shirt – and the beloved garment becomes the centre of attention in the new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum. T-Shirt: Cu… Read More
2018-01-30 12:45
The first world war is months from resolution, a group of soldiers still faces tough battles, be it with the enemy on the front or their own demons. We’re joining them in trenches to o… Read More
2018-01-27 07:04
The sisters sure know how to pick the creatives to cooperate with. HAIM’s new music video highlights a new collaboration with the Oscar-nominated director Paul Thomas Anderson –… Read More
2018-01-23 23:55
Announced during a live-streamed event, the Oscars nominations are officially in. Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water leads the 2018 showcase with 13 nominations, only one short fr… Read More
2018-01-23 04:57
Working wonders with the script and paying attention to the stop-motion animation details, Early Man is a feelgood film that easily qualifies into the champions’ league of Aardman anim… Read More
2018-01-19 18:20
It’s 1971, and The Washington Post is a newspaper with a local reach that’s about to search for investors to keep the company alive. Soldiers in Vietnam are fighting the hopeless… Read More
2018-01-15 22:14
The Riviera family holds a grudge against music that spans generations. Since the head of the family left his wife and their little girl behind to fulfil his dream years ago, nobody could ev… Read More
2018-01-10 09:09
Stéphane Brizé employs every detail in his film to develop the storyline and the character arches, adapting prose for the silver screen with a poetic flair that creates a world… Read More
2018-01-08 08:30
Asking us all to start small to see the bigger picture, Alexander Payne offers us a handful of thought-provoking ideas. But pitching us the vision of the future that won’t change witho… Read More
2018-01-06 03:13
Ridley Scott pictures this scene in J. P. Getty’s English mansion: the head of security, Fletcher Chase, turns to the world’s richest man and says, “No one has ever been ri… Read More
2018-01-05 18:15
Mike White, the scriptwriter behind hard-hitting Beatriz at Dinner as well as The School of Rock and Nacho Libre has done a lot to prove his ability to write about anything he wants. With Br… Read More
2018-01-05 18:15
Mike White, the scriptwriter behind hard-hitting Beatriz at Dinner as well as The School of Rock and Nacho Libre has done a lot to prove his ability to write about anything he wants. With Br… Read More
2018-01-03 07:08
Martin McDonagh, an Oscar-winning filmmaker of In Bruges and Six Shooter fame returns with a movie which provides an excellently executed story and a springboard for every single member of t… Read More
2018-01-01 15:19
The Poker Princess who gained the attention of the rich and famous as well as the crime lords of New York has quite a life story to tell, and Aaron Sorkin was the right person to adapt it in… Read More
2017-12-29 00:08
In 1994, just before the Winter Olympics, a massive scandal shook America up: an ice skater Tonya Harding was accused of planning and executing an attack on her competitor, Nancy Kerrigan. T… Read More
2017-12-26 15:13
Inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum, a skilled entrepreneur and self-made showman who blew up the front pages of New York newspapers with his tricks, the first-time director Michael Gracey… Read More
2017-12-19 17:46
The new spin-off Ocean’s 8 features a star-studded cast playing a female gang led by Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), a sister of the original’s main character, who head… Read More
2017-12-18 21:47
The clock’s ticking, and you still haven’t had the time to go Christmas shopping and wrap up the gifts? Worry not: we’ve prepared a selection of our cute and practical gift… Read More
2017-12-16 21:06
In a galaxy far, far away, the Resistance is transforming and Jedi get transcendental, but it’s only for the best. The newest episode of Star Wars answers a handful of questions, deliv… Read More
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