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The Other Side of Paradise channels the rebellious, DIY spirit of the late-’80s art scene. Never mind the optimism, this is Britain as it is, told by some of our most subversive artists.

Call Sheet: As we brace ourselves for the sixth instalment in the legendary franchise, one of its new stars lifts the lid on what she’s learned from Hollywood so far.

As a special treat for all the Ewan fans, we’ve made the full spread from our latest print issue available to download for free. Don’t say we don’t spoil you.

For 37 years, The Backstreet was London’s longest-running gay leather and fetish bar. Here, the owners talk us through the stories behind some of the venue's most memorable items.

We commissioned the graphic design studio to whip up a fresh version of an infamous typeface for our latest print issue. Introducing: ComicFace.

A handy guide for all you prudish cinephiles out there.

Call Sheet: As he braces for the release of Amazon Prime’s new blockbuster series, the New Yorker takes a trip down memory lane.

Ewan Mitchell plays Aemond Targaryen, the power-hungry prince in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon. Aemond’s no one-eyed jester. Yet the actor’s first shoot and print interview are all a bit... what’s the word?... bonkers. And brilliant. A peeper-popping example of an actor, high on the possibilities of the only job he ever wanted. And half a kilo of sugar.

Kamaya Jones, 16, is on the road to basketball stardom, following in the footsteps of the greatest player of all time.

When The Little Mermaid trailer dropped last year, young Black girls flooded TikTok with their support. THE FACE connects them with their new Disney princess.

Halle Bailey knew that, as a Black woman, her presence would add extra significance to her role in The Little Mermaid. What she didn’t expect was the way in which her and Ariel's journeys would run parallel.

Every issue, we compile the rising stars to watch. From actors to musicians, designers to writers, these are the up-and-coming names you need to know.

The groundbreaking Pakistani film about a relationship between a trans dancer and a married man was censored, banned and then unbanned. The filmmaker discusses its turbulent journey to critical acclaim.

My Media Diet: The social media-savvy film buff has befriended the likes of Jenna Ortega and Dylan O’Brien.

The podcast’s hosts Eliza McLamb and Julia Hava have cemented themselves as prophets of high-low criticism and internet hot takes.

Satisfy your fascination with what may (or may not) be out there with our pick of the best alien flicks.

Call Sheet: The only woman (so far) to survive creepy Joe’s obsession in You, the actor behind Marianne pulls back the curtain on her career.

Skip the cheese, thanks. These films will make you think deep and fall hard.

To celebrate slowthai’s video for Feel Good, we’ve rounded up some of the best teen bedrooms in film and TV.

The German epic, an unlikely awards season sensation, is led from the front by the 27-year-old newcomer. The Austrian actor describes his months on the frontline and defends the film’s visceral violence. “Why watch a war movie that isn't too brutal? It's absurd.”

It may seem that the industry has changed for the better, but fewer minorities and women directed movies in 2022. Coupled with this year's disappointing snub of Black women at the Oscars, it’s pretty obvious that Hollywood still has a long way to go.