TOBY WOOLLASTON bypasses the Kiwi sunshine to spend some time On Chesil Beach.
Film & Television
Impressive Cast Wasted On Formulaic Quasi-Sex Comedy
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Book Club. But should he have curled up with a book and a wine instead?
Whitney: Talent, tragedy and an era of hollow optimism
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Whitney, Kevin Macdonald’s documentary on the singer whose life epitomised the thin facade of the 80s and 90s.
Suspiria dances into muted fever-dream territory
TOBY WOOLLASTON delves into world of cold-war Berlin and dancing witches to bring us his review of Suspiria.
American Animals: An Absorbing, Intoxicating Tale
TOBY WOOLLASTON heads to the movies to check out American Animals and finds an absorbing, intoxicating movie that’s criminally good.
The Bookshop’s Gentle Celebration Of Bibliophia
TOBY WOOLLASTON gets nostalgic with The Bookshop, but is it a page turner or one to put down?
Crazy Rich Cliches
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Crazy Rich Asians and discovers a cliche-ridden, albeit visually sumptuous and warm, film.
There’s Something About Mary Magdalene
Sunday School storytellings take a beating in Mary Magdalene, which sets out to straighten some historical distortions about a woman who’s strength becomes an affront to many men.