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Hamnet star Bodhi Rae Breathnach has ‘fingers crossed’ as Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal tipped for Oscar nods

The literary adaptation has been widely tipped for Oscars recognition

Evening Standard · Jan 22

OPINION - Zero stars for poor Hamnet — it's a beautiful film but the storyline is utter tosh

The star-studded film was more than a little annoying, says author A.N.Wilson

Evening Standard · Jan 22

I’m Retired and Regret My Frugal Retirement — Here Are 3 Reasons Why

Agnes P. saved every penny she could for retirement. Now at 79, she's got more money than she knows what to do with, but fewer happy memories than she'd like.

GOBankingRates · Jan 21

William Shakespeare, King of Fanfiction, Would Have Loved ‘Hamnet’

Man basically invented fanfic!

The Mary Sue · Jan 12

It takes many ghosts to make a story: how Maggie O'Farrell’s Hamnet takes from – and mistakes – Shakespeare

In her eighth novel Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell imagines the short life and tragic death of Shakespeare’s only son, aged 11, in 1596. Although it is not known how Hamnet died, O’Farrell attributes his death to the plague. She creates a visceral and affecting portrait of his swift decline and the…

The Conversation · Jan 12

The Golden Globes ceremony ignored politics. But their big winner taps today’s unhappy turbulence

One Battle After Another engages with the tense climate of the second Trump administration unlike any other contender

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

‘She will go down as one of the best’: the rise of Jessie Buckley

From talent shows to the big screen, the actor’s performance in Hamnet has made her a leading awards contender

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Bafta Awards longlist sees Leonardo DiCaprio thriller lead way with 16 nods

‘Hamnet’, ‘Sinners’ and Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ have also notched up an impressive amount of mentions on the list

The Independent UK · Jan 9

‘That’s not how I pictured it’ – why book-to-film adaptations so often disappoint

As Hamnet arrives on the big screen, many fans of the book may feel a familiar mix of excitement and trepidation. They may wonder how the film will bring to life Maggie O'Farrell’s intimate portrayal of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, and the loss of their son.

The Conversation · Jan 9

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads Bafta longlist for 2026

Leonardo DiCaprio features in the leading actor longlist alongside Timothee Chalamet and Michael B Jordan.

Evening Standard · Jan 9