MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

And the Oscars go to... why Steven Spielberg and Cate Blanchett are among the frontrunners for awards in 2023

As awards season starts, our expert reveals what the recent film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto tell us about the front runners for next year’s big film prizes in Los Angeles

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Hugh Jackman eyes the end of the 'The Music Man' on Broadway

On red carpet for his latest film, “The Son” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hugh Jackman announced that “The Music Man” will end its Broadway run on Jan. 1

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Hugh Jackman Reveals Winning Pitch to Be Dad in ‘The Son’

Australian actor Hugh Jackman revealed on Thursday that he was so anxious to play the father in a film called "The Son" that he sent an email to the director-writer Florian Zeller asking for the part. Stars like Jackman, who featured in the "X-Men" series, normally get bombarded with requests…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022

What to see at the 66th BFI London Film Festival - our pick of the newly announced programme

It’s back and we couldn’t be more excited

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022

At 90, the Venice Film Festival Looks Better than Ever

Cinema’s biggest stars just seem to shine a bit brighter at the Venice International Film Festival, which begins this week in the Northern Italian city. Think of Lady Gaga, a woman who has never shied away from a grand entrance, somehow topping even herself delicately perched over the edge of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

At 90, the Venice Film Festival looks better than ever

For director and actor Olivia Wilde, the dream of the Venice International Film Festival was woven into the fabric of her new film, “Don’t Worry Darling.”

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

The week in theatre: Two Billion Beats; Running With Lions; The Forest; The Chairs – review

A Hindu schoolgirl challenges all around her; Toby Stephens and Gina McKee star in Florian Zeller’s sketchy new play; and Kathryn Hunter excels in a frisky reworking of Ionescu

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022

The Forest review – Florian Zeller’s infidelity tale is masterfully executed

A seductive production that jumbles chronology and blends memory with fantasy is undeniably slick and captivating to watch

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022

The Forest review: A befuddling, kaleidoscopic mystery that wastes its female characters

Florian Zeller’s play is a compelling exploration of the duality of men – but its puzzle pieces don’t quite add up

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

The Forest at Hampstead Theatre review: this thorny puzzle isn’t Florian Zeller’s finest work

Toby Stephens and Gina McKee star in the world premiere of a drama that is stylish but not as profound as it thinks

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2022