Food & Drink
Spotlight: Black Book launch to provide representation for black and non-white people in the food industry
With the aim of promoting a food industry that is sustainable and diverse, The Upcoming is launching a…
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Theatre
“Gagging to Get out into the Real World Again”: Extant’s Maria Oshodi on theatre for the visually impaired in lockdown
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been universal, and disruption in the theatre industry is particularly rife.…
By Samuel Nicholls
Food & Travel
“By myself I’m Massimo Bottura, all together we are Osteria Francescana”: The super star chef tells us about his new menu, tackling food waste and how overcooked spaghetti became a signature dish
An open-air interview with a group of international journalists at Al Méni sees people gathering around, captivated by…
By Filippo L'Astorina
Theatre
“We can make cutting-edge theatre but still be connected to the local community”: Artistic director Chris Haydon discusses his plans for The Rose
The Rose in Kingston is set to re-open following Covid-19 guidelines for an autumnal programme, Return to the…
By Ezelle Alblas
Cinema & TV
Rocks: An interview with stars Bukky Bakray and Kosar Ali
Rocks is the new coming-of-age film from Suffragette (2015) director Sarah Gavron. Brimming with heart and authenticity, it…
By Sarah Bradbury
Venice
Pieces of a Woman: Kornél Mundruczó and Kata Wéber on grief, survival and building bridges
Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean (Shia LaBeouf) are a young couple facing an odyssey of mourning together with…
By Filippo L'Astorina
Venice
Mainstream: Gia Coppola on the social media underworld as a space for art
Mainstream is the story of a young woman stuck working as a comedy club bartender with her best…
By Filippo L'Astorina
Venice
Mainstream: Nat Wolff on the dangers of social media, Andrew Garfield’s performance and Gia Coppola’s vision
Mainstream is the story of a young woman stuck working as a comedy club bartender with her best…
By Filippo L'Astorina
Venice
Mandibules, an interview with director Quentin Dupieux: “I’d rather make tonnes of small movies than work five years on a big budget”
When simple-minded friends Jean-Gab and Manu find a giant fly trapped in the boot of a car, they…
By Filippo L'Astorina
Cinema & TV
The Roads Not Taken: An interview with Sally Potter
The Roads Not Taken is the latest film from British filmmaker and screenwriter Sally Potter (Orlando, The Party).…
By Sarah Bradbury