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How Hulme inspired three generations of photographers
The mythical Manchester suburb was the epicentre of Madchester. But the nation's best documentary photographers had been intrigued by the inner city area long before Factory Records. Today, Hulmeloonies is carrying on their legacy.

Nuha Jes Izman on landing her dream role in Yellowjackets
Call Sheet: The Malaysian actress dishes the dirt on her worst audition stories, the show’s imminent second season and its mysterious new character, Crystal.
Benny Drama’s unholiest internet habits
My Media Diet: The comedian has just released his new podcast, Ride, and has his own TV show in the pipeline. Here, he recommends Pedro Pascal TikToks and cures for perioral dermatitis.

Beyond the Streets London: through the lens

How cinema is giving a voice to queer children
While the lives of queer young people are used as a political football, a wave of films are offering a counter-narrative, giving them agency onscreen while standing up to institutionalised homophobia.

THE FACE Podcast reviews the 2023 Oscars
Listen to our editorial team discuss the ceremony's red carpet looks, big wins, near misses and awkward moments.
Vivian Oparah on beating imposter syndrome for Rye Lane
Call Sheet: From primary school standing ovations to the Bafta red carpet, this star of the next great British romcom looks back on her journey.

A celebration of British-Chinese communities
Yan Wang Preston’s new photo series celebrates generational bonds and shifting cultural attitudes.
We’re going Beyond The Streets with adidas Originals
Punk, blowjobs and Britain: go see this hardcore exhibition
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.

Liana Liberato on Scream VI and acting advice from Nicole Kidman
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.

Download a free copy of our Ewan Mitchell shoot and interview!
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.

Relics of a lost gay leather and fetish bar
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.

Designers Eurostandard on creating a new typeface for The Face
We commissioned the graphic design studio to whip up a fresh version of an infamous typeface for our latest print issue. Introducing: ComicFace.

The steamiest sex-free scenes in cinema
A handy guide for all you prudish cinephiles out there.

Sebastian Chacon on Daisy Jones & The Six and Ecuadorian trinkets
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, master of reality
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.

Meet the new Michael Jordan in an emotive film from Nike
Kamaya Jones, 16, is on the road to basketball stardom, following in the footsteps of the greatest player of all time.

Watch Halle Bailey answer her fans’ questions
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.

Meet our spring introducing talent
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.

Halle Bailey is ready to stand
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.

Joyland director Saim Sadiq: “When you break the binaries of gender, everything feels freer”
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.

Reece Feldman: from Real Housewives to the Oscars red carpet
My Media Diet: The social media-savvy film buff has befriended the likes of Jenna Ortega and Dylan O’Brien.