Film
Why opera’s ultimate outsider is out for revenge
Shunned by the industry — Siv Wennberg was applauded for her spectacular vocals – but her outspoken nature clashed with the ‘highbrow’ ideals of the industry, and she was shunned. Now a new film is finally spotlighting her story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Behind the scenes of PJ Harvey’s new documentary
A dog called money — Photographer Seamus Murphy talks through his new film, A Dog Called Money – an intimate portrait of the artist and her creative process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Johnny & Jehnny on scoring the life of Chelsea Manning
‘We were living with her’ — Savages frontwoman Jehnny Beth and collaborator Johnny Hostile talk loneliness, anxiety and their latest project, XY Chelsea.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
What Netflix did next: puke, maggots & amputation
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into Netflix’s new releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week it’s rape-revenge body horror The Perfection, and the undeniably vapid Good Sam.
Written by: Megan Nolan
The pioneering therapist who taught America about sex
Ask Dr Ruth — A new film uncovers the fascinating story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer: a Holocaust survivor who ended up spearheading America’s sexual revolution.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Enemy of the state: the inside story of Chelsea Manning
‘We need people like her now’ — A new documentary offers an intimate portrait of the whistleblower, following her release from a maximum security prison in 2017 to her recent re-incarceration.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Chrysta Bell on life as David Lynch’s creative muse
‘You need a bit of chaos’ — For the director’s upcoming retrospective at Manchester International Festival, Chrysta Bell – musician, artist and long-time Lynch collaborator – will act as a ‘portal’ to his creative expression. She explains what that means.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema
‘Let the bullshit fall away’ — The filmmaker has built her career on a foundation of theatrical improvisation and collaboration. In her new film, Madeline’s Madeline, she lays bare her passion for performance.
Written by: Beth Webb
What Netflix did next: five icons & some bland AF teenagers
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into Netflix’s new releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s Wine Country (fine) and The Last Summer (a disgrace).
Written by: Megan Nolan
What Netflix did next: Zac Efron takes on Ted Bundy
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into Netflix’s new releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s millennial dating drama In A Relationship, and Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
Written by: Megan Nolan
