Our critic calls Anthony Hopkins’ return to the big screen ‘lifeless’ – review July 8, 2024 This melodramatic two-hander is based around the fact that weeks before his death, psychologist Sigmund Freud (played here by Anthony Hopkins) was visited by an unknown Oxford academic. The film imagines that it was C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode), the famed author of the Narnia books who would have fit the description (as would many others, [...]
Arcadian review: Nicolas Cage is underused in curious indie horror July 8, 2024 Nicolas Cage lends his star power to this curious indie horror. In a post-apocalypse, his characterPaul lives in a country house with his teenage sons Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (MaxwellJenkins). By day they life a peaceful life, but at night they defend themselves from bloodthirstymonsters who dwell in the darkness. When Paul is taken [...]
Inside Out 2 review: Why Pixar is back at its best July 8, 2024 Inside Out 2 review: Why Pixar is at its best
Longitude at Upstairs at the Gatehouse is an ace new musical July 8, 2024 Longitude is a little gem of a musical that mixes psychological, scientific and historical elements with excellent lyrics
An olfactory guide to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival July 8, 2024 RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival delivers pleasures that can be had neither in town nor in cyberspace – and it's great for inspo
The Imaginary is a family anime film up there with Studio Ghibli July 8, 2024 The Imaginary is the type of family film that transcends the worn-out tropes of Hollywood animation – well worth a watch.
I went on a dog holiday with my terrier – it was way better than going with humans July 8, 2024 I went on holiday with my dog - it was way better than going with humans
How did Kevin Costner get Horizon so wrong? July 8, 2024 Horizon may well turn out to be an epic Western trilogy, but until the pay off occurs this is a long and tedious prelude
Where to watch England semi final against Netherlands in London July 8, 2024 Here are our tips for where to watch Euro 2024 in London to make sure you see the action surrounded by fellow enjoyers of the Three Lions.
Joali Maldives is a wonderful place to do nothing at all July 8, 2024 Joali Maldives is the kind of place where decision-making is taboo and the only choice you’re required to make are what cocktail you want