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The French Dispatch, review: A playful homage to journalism

October 22, 2021

Twenty five years and ten films since his feature debut, Wes Anderson can be considered one of the few remaining superstar directors. Like Nolan, Tarantino, The Coens, and (Paul Thomas) Anderson, he exists outside of the studio franchise churn, making films in which he is the primary selling point. It’s likely many fans will forgo [...]
McLaren interview: North America, NFT’s and Drive to Survive

October 22, 2021

Spanning five continents and 17 time zones, Formula 1 is a truly global sport. But with the expansion of the calendar in recent seasons and the increasing presence in the digital and online space, F1 teams are taking special interest in one market in particular: North America. McLaren are a case in point. The English [...]
Watch as London’s fashion set returns to King’s Road for renowned designer Mary Quant

October 22, 2021

The British fashion set returned to London’s King’s Road to celebrate one of the country’s most renowned designers, Mary Quant, at the premiere of the first official documentary on her life and career, “Quant”.
Watch as Duran Duran drops new album 40 years after first hit

October 22, 2021

British 1980s pop band Duran Duran release their new album “Future Past” as the quartet marks 40 years since their debut. Watch the full report.
Dear Evan Hansen, Review: A crushing failure

October 22, 2021

Big West End and Broadway shows often take a while to get big screen adaptations, partly because producers are reluctant to offer a home alternative to what they hope you’ll pay a lot of money to see live. Also, because when it goes wrong, it goes really, really wrong. Before December 2019, Cats was a [...]
Ollie Phillips: Bath’s senior players need to step up

October 22, 2021

If last week’s 17-71 mauling taught Bath anything it’s that they need to step up. They were totally outclassed by a Saracens side boasting a full starting XV of internationals, but that’s no excuse. Though they were without their bulldozing No8 Taulupe Faletau through injury, Bath were still able to field Jonathan Joseph, Anthony Watson, [...]
Crypto analysts say Bitcoin run could continue up to Christmas

October 21, 2021

Bitcoin is set for a period of wild volatility before reaching record values by Christmas, experts believe.
Lawrence Stroll interview: Aston Martin, bonds and becoming F1 world champions

October 21, 2021

Mention of bonds and Aston Martins usually calls to mind the fictitious adventures of 007, but for Lawrence Stroll, the words relate to his very real ambitions to shake and stir Formula 1. Less The World Is Not Enough; more Only The World Championship Will Do. Canadian billionaire Stroll this month launched a retail bond [...]
As winter approaches, an ode to the overcoat

October 21, 2021

Although at the start of October we were having an Indian summer, a glance outside the window proves a bitter reminder that we are marching into the cold season. The days of striding out without anything but a raincoat are dwindling fast, and the wardrobe must be flung open, the moths beaten back. It will [...]
Apple Watch Series 7, review: Stylish but lacks killer feature

October 21, 2021

Now in its seventh generation, the Apple Watch is approaching elder statesman status. It’s a fine piece of kit, both useful and stylish, but has entered a phase in its development cycle where improvements have become incremental: a smaller bezel here and a better battery there. For new buyers, that’s great news: the Series 7 [...]