Film
Beats and bills: how capitalism destroyed UK club culture
A love letter to ’90s rave — In the new film Beats, director Brian Welsh travels back to 1990s Aberdeen to tell the story of rave culture – why it mattered, and how it got torn apart.
Written by: Colin Crummy
Sonic disruptor Tujiko Noriko on her mysterious new film
‘I just like to experiment’ — In a collaboration with director Joji Koyama, the 42-year-old artist stars and soundtracks a haunting new film that treads a thin line between ambience and intensity.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
What Netflix did next: Noah Centineo vs. Lakeith Stanfield
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into the latest Netflix Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s two romcoms: The Perfect Date (bad) and Someone Great (good!).
Written by: Megan Nolan
What Netflix did next: bad romance & magic white girls
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 is our worst yet, with the nauseatingly twee Unicorn Store and the uniquely awful (and popcorn-free) Blind.
Written by: Megan Nolan
‘Not an imitation’ – charting the rise of Asian hip hop
A new generation — A new documentary, produced by Red Bull Music, shines a light on the pioneers of the genre in Asia – from Indonesia’s Rich Brian, to South Korean rapper Keith Ape.
Written by: Huck
The obscure artist behind TV’s strangest cult character
Being Frank — Frank Sidebottom was a comedian, musician, writer, artist – and one of television’s most beloved eccentrics. A new documentary shines a light on creator Chris Sievey, the man underneath the papier-mâché head.
Written by: Thomas Curry
What Netflix did next: Mötley Crüe and a lot of cocaine
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into Netflix’s Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s ridiculous rock biopic The Dirt and drug odyssey doc The Legend Of Cocaine Island.
Written by: Megan Nolan
What it’s like serving in the US military when you’re trans
The fight for recognition — More than six years in the making, Transmilitary captures the highs and lows of a dedicated group of activists as they lobby for the recognition they deserve.
Written by: Thomas Curry
The twisted true story behind True Norwegian Black Metal
Lords Of Chaos — Director Jonas Åkerlund discusses his new film Lords Of Chaos – a pitch-black thriller about Norwegian metal group Mayhem, whose embrace of the dark side led to arson, suicide, and multiple murders.
Written by: Colin Crummy
An intimate look at the life of a gay porn star
Being Jonathan Agassi — International porn icon Jonathan Agassi had a meteoric rise to fame – but at what personal cost? A new film by Tomer Heymann reveals what happens when the camera stops rolling.
Written by: Thomas Curry
