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The art book bringing temporary tattoos back to life
From tribal tatts to acid rave smileys, Manon Macasaet’s I <3 TATTOO features custom-made, temporary ink from some of New York City’s most exciting artists.
Pete Davidson is just hot, actually
We’re in the era of the skinny, sickly-looking man and, with Kim Kardashian on his arm, Pete Davidson is winning.
London through the eyes of its local residents
Spencer’s radical take on the Princess Diana myth
Director Pablo Larraín wanted to analyse an icon that gripped even his mum in ’90s Chile. But what does that have to do with Billie Eilish?
Original Pirates Material: Reggie Yates on his directorial debut
The first feature film from TV presenting stalwart Reggie Yates is a love letter to the UK garage culture that helped make him. Do you really like it? Is it, is it wicked? “Yes!” is the director of Pirates’ emphatic reply.
Five of the best new photobooks from Japan
Dystopian disturbia, club night nostalgia, turbulent takes on family time and LOADS more. These books will blow your mind.
Eternals assemble… with the galaxy’s biggest boyband hero?
Director Chloé Zhao and star Kumail Nanjiani discuss the MCU’s new direction. But not, pointedly, One Direction…
Five films and TV shows to see you through Halloween weekend
Screen Time: From Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick’s new series to Last Night In Soho, there are plenty of treats (and occasional tricks) on offer.
Race, colourism and radical storytelling: Rebecca Hall and Ruth Negga on Passing
Rebecca Hall’s adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel sparked heated debate before it was even released. Here, the actor-turned-director and the film’s star explain why the story still resonates today.
Jamie Demetriou’s Stath Lets Flats is a love letter to Greek culture
The writer and actor who plays a London estate agent gives an insight into the third series of the multi Bafta award-winning comedy.
These photographs capture Gen Z women as they navigate adulthood
Photographer Guen Fiore and stylist Rubina Vita Marchiori have teamed up on GIRLS, a series of intimate portraits documenting women in their early twenties.
Meet the Pokémon creators carving out communities online
From video game champions to YouTube innovators, THE FACE meets the Pokémon players who have used Satoshi Tajiri's fictional world to create lasting, IRL bonds.
The 10 best old school rave flyers you’ve never seen
Phatmedia comprises the internet’s largest database of old school rave flyers. From acid house to happy hardcore, here’s the best of British party art.
Storytime with Juergen Teller: “I had to go to the extreme”
To mark the release of his new book, Donkey Man and Other Stories, THE FACE chats to the photographer about fashion, family, naked pictures, celebrities and the ethics of shooting raw portraits.
Five films and TV shows to hibernate with this week
Screen Time: Spend the next seven days in your natural habitat: on the sofa, with a cuppa, watching TV.
The case for The Muppet Lord of the Rings
The Muppet Lord of the Rings does not exist – although it is evident to any respectable individual that it should.
Dune director Denis Villeneuve on taking Timothée and Zendaya to the stars and back
An epic sci-fi for people who don’t like sci-fi – that’s only one of this brilliant film’s achievements. Buckle up and settle back for the intergalactic ride of your life.
Harry Styles’ superpower is “pleasure stimulation”. No, really
Our favourite champion of female pleasure and wearer of pearls has landed a new gig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
London Film Festival: credits roll and curtains close
As the applause fades on a great – and thankfully IRL – edition of the LFF, capped by rapturous reviews for Denzel Washington’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, we present our highlights of the 12-day cinematic feast.
Why are we so obsessed with disaster fiction?
In her new book, The End, Katie Goh examines our collective preoccupation with dystopia. As it turns out, apocalyptic films and TV shows have a lot to say about the world we live in – and Squid Game is just the tip of the ’berg.
Trailer of the Week: The Batman
The best view yet of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson’s take on The Caped Crusader. Can an Englishman still best known as a swoony vampire convincingly play Gotham’s vigilante enforcer? Answer: YES.
Beefeater Portrait Prize: we have a winner!
Succession’s Kieran Culkin on the rise of the Roman empire
London Film Festival: As the Best Show on TV ™ returns, Logan Roy’s cockiest offspring spills the beans* on what to expect from series three. *He doesn’t really. But he says other cool stuff.