Daisy Ridley on exciting Star Wars future, her marriage, and crying to manage stress December 1, 2024 Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley is on the cover of the December edition of City AM The Magazine. The Londoner on the challenges of living with Graves’ Disease, optimism and making her dream film with her husband, the screenwriter Tom Bateman “I imagine life must be simpler if you really think you’re the shit,” says [...]
Domaine des Etangs is a weekend escape in the South of France like no other November 29, 2024 Domaine des Etangs is that rare and wonderful thing: a retreat in the most incredible, secluded location that you will never want to leave. THE WEEKEND “This is the land of chestnut eaters,” Jean-François, grounds keeper of the Domaine des Etangs, tells me as we roam the 1,000-hector woods collecting fistfuls of fallen chestnuts. It’s [...]
Best gifts for 2024: Our bumper Christmas Gift Guide of 44 must-buy presents November 29, 2024 It’s time to get serious about your presents, whether you’re looking for the best gifts for mum, top presents for dad or filling up a stocking for the rest of the family, we have you covered, from fashion to technology, fashion, fragrance and spirits. Check out our incredible annual gift guide, complete with links to [...]
New Lamborghini Temerario: hybrid supercar revealed in London November 28, 2024 The new Lamborghini Temerario, due next summer, has made its UK debut at a special event in London. The Temerario slots into Lamborghini’s lineup beneath the flagship Revuelto and replaces the long-serving Huracan, trading its predecessor’s naturally aspirated V10 for a turbocharged V8 and three electric motors. The headline numbers are 920hp, 0-62mph in 2.7 [...]
Moana 2 can’t quite recapture the magic of the original November 28, 2024 Eight years ago, Moana found box office success thanks to a rich and heartfelt story grounded in Polynesian culture, combined with catchy tunes. A lot has happened in the film industry since then, but Disney will be hoping to capture the same excitement from audiences with Moana 2. Set years after the events of the [...]
Beatles ’64: Scorsese tackles the band’s Beatlemania moment November 28, 2024 Producer Martin Scorsese and Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films bring to life perhaps the biggest moment in pop music history. Beatles ’64 is the story of John, Paul, George and Ringo arriving in America for the first time for a fortnight of performances and press, a phenomenon that was referred to as Beatlemania. Told mainly through [...]
Conclave review: Ralph Fiennes shines in Papal drama November 27, 2024 Religious films rarely make the top of the box office, but they do occasionally catch the eye of Oscar. Although they have differing takes on faith, The Exorcist, 2008 drama Doubt, and 2016 Best Picture winner Spotlight are among those who have found awards success through stories involving the Church. Edward Berger, already an Academy [...]
The best pantos in London 2024-2025, from Robin Hood to Aladdin November 27, 2024 We’re well into the festive season now and that means it’s time to book your annual panto – here are the best London has to offer. Robin Hood, Palladium If you see one panto this year – or any year to be quite honest with you – it should be this camp as Christmas extravaganza [...]
Is this Brentford AirStream the coolest hair salon in London? November 27, 2024 Given that it’s right on the river and neighbours with Richmond and Chiswick, Brentford doesn’t get spoken about a whole lot. Until recently, that made sense: there wasn’t much to visit for. But new residential homes in the area have attracted interesting attractions, including one of London’s most alternative – but also most fun – [...]
Ski Club of Great Britain reps return to France after 8-year absence November 27, 2024 Ski Club reps were suddenly withdrawn from French resorts in 2016 after a rep was arrested for allegedly “guiding” without a ski guide qualification, and subsequently fined €10,000 by a French court in January 2015. But after dialogue with French authorities in five resorts, Tignes, Meribel, Flaine, Les Arcs and Val Thorens, the Ski Club [...]