Film
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Jump start
Get in the swing of things with a vivid literary slice of 1960s Harlem, a joyous new album from a Motown icon and a must-see photography fair.
Screen saviour
It has been a dark year for cinemas around the world but the credits aren’t rolling yet – and a revitalised cinema on Singapore’s waterfront is stealing the scene.
Taís Araújo
Brazilian telenovela star Taís Araújo discusses how soap operas shape national values and her groundbreaking role as the first black lead on the country's biggest broadcaster.
Studio Babelsberg: reel deal
Despite the ubiquity of digital effects in cinema, Berlin’s Studio Babelsberg has preserved the craft of prop making. Its lifelike items continue to appear in some of the biggest movies today. We inspect the…
Screen living
Cultural ventures from the US to Asia are proving that combining pursuits is sound business. From a cinema-hotel in Paris to a newsroom-café in Texas, we explore a new wave of hybrid businesses.
Top of the props
From silent movies to streaming, Studio Babelsberg's art department has created scenery and sets for over a century. As directors worldwide favour physical simulations over digital, we explore the vast backlots and workshops.
Life in motion
This spring's releases are self-reflective, from a surreal drama in Paris to transportive poems with dreamy soundscapes.
Call of the wild
Natural-history programmes are kings of the televisual jungle. But are they telling the whole story?
Set the scene
Melbourne’s Sun Theatre is a prime example of how the magic of cinema can boost an area long after the credits roll.
The lives of others
From art thievery to murderous intentions, warzones to Japanese suburbs, we highlight the latest releases on screen, page and stereo that will keep you diverted and delighted as winter draws near.
