Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny review: A nostalgic treat June 28, 2023 One of the most beloved heroes in cinema history returns for a fifth and final crack of the whip. Normally, nothing is final in Hollywood, but given star Harrison Ford is 81 next month, his claim that he’s done with the character should be taken seriously. It’s 15 years since audiences last saw him in [...]
Why these wines are the perfect serve for Wimbledon June 28, 2023 Even watching tennis can be thirsty work so it is time to prime those palates for Wimbledon and pair your glass to whomever you are supporting this season. Our very own Andy Murray has won Wimbledon twice already and is looking as good as a glass of something crisp and cold on a hot day [...]
The best espresso machines between £500 and £1000 June 28, 2023 Flat whites have been unfairly maligned as the reason millennials can’t afford to buy houses. So why not use this boomer nonsense as an excuse to buy a new home espresso machine, forgoing that daily outlay in favour of splurging a single lump sum? Upgrading from a basic automatic coffee machine – press button, out [...]
London Pride Month: LGBTQ business leaders on being closeted in the City June 27, 2023 In the aftermath of London Pride Month, City A.M. hears from top City of London CEOs about being closested -and out – in the City, as well as the ways all of us can be better allies. You can watch our video series on YouTube For many City of London workers, being LGBTQ still means [...]
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce review: Last chance saloon June 26, 2023 The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a beautiful and very alluring sports saloon that could be the last of its kind. John Redfern drives it.
Brexit trade restrictions will fuel food inflation, lobby group warns June 26, 2023 Proposed restrictions on post-Brexit trade will pile costs onto consumers, representatives of the UK’s fresh produce industry warned. The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) warned that an extra £10m from import charges would have to be passed on to consumers, further fuelling food inflation. In a letter to the government seen by The Guardian, the FPC [...]
Train travel in Europe: London to Italy in a day with Byway Travel June 26, 2023 To Tuscany by train? It’s a doddle, finds Adam Bloodworth, who trains it from London with Byway Travel, train travel in Europe specialists LONDON TO TUSCANY TRAIN: Destination: a friend’s wedding in Tuscany. How else other than to fly? Well, what about this: lunch in Paris, then dinner in Italy, all on the same day, and all [...]
Learning Lisbon’s foodie secrets with the Jamie Oliver of Portugal June 26, 2023 As new Portuguese restaurant Joia opens in London, Adam Bloodworth visits Lisbon to taste its inspiration Unless you’ve spent the last decade hiding underneath a yellow tram, you will have noticed that Portugal’s capital Lisbon has become the European city du jour lately. Everyone in your office has a tip for the best pastel de nata, the smartest [...]
No Hard Feelings is a comedy short of an audience June 26, 2023 Adult comedies have been a tough sell recently. Reaching their peak in the early 2010s with The Hangover films, Bridesmaids, and Ted, audience tastes have veered away from low-brow laughs. Looking to reverse that trend is No Hard Feelings starring Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, who gives her all as Maddie, a hard up Uber driver [...]
Asteroid City review: Wes Anderson plays those pretty, pretty hits June 26, 2023 Of the directors that broke through in the late 1990s, Wes Anderson has been one of the most successful – but also the most divisive. With a distinct visual style and love of nostalgia, some celebrate him as a genius while others call him a one trick pony. Either way, 25 years on from his [...]