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Film: John Hurt: The movie master

This week the Standard gave remarkable Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star John Hurt the Alexander Walker Special Award for his contribution to film. The best is yet to come, he tells Nick Curtis Comments

Art: Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration - review

This exhibition is a comment on 20th-century icon Cecil Beaton as much as the accompanying narrative which follows Princess Elizabeth through teenage years to motherhood and monarchy Comments

Film: We Need to Talk About Kevin takes best film at Evening Standard Film Awards

Co-writing couple take our best film gong - and tell of creative tension Comments (1)

Film: Britain's big talent: Evening Standard Film Awards winners

From first-class film-makers to polished performers, the best of this country's cinematic talent was recognised at last night's Evening Standard British Film Awards. Our judges report on what made the winners triumphant Comments (1)

Comedy: Tim Vine claims funniest joke award

King of the one-liners saw off competition from acts including Jimmy Carr and magician Paul Daniels Comments

Theatre: Masterclass, Vaudeville - review

This is exactly what the title says: the occasion for a magisterial and classy performance from Tyne Daly as the wildly popular soprano Maria Callas Comments

Showbiz: I've fallen for English sense of humour, says Birdsong heroine

French actress Cl�mence Po�sy - star of Birdsong - says she wants to work more in Britain after being seduced by the English sense of humour Comments (5)

Where to eat and drink

Restaurants: Dabbous - review

Restaurant of the week: Urban grit meets some wonderfully innovative cooking from the former head chef at Texture in a new venture that is sure to excite the capital's foodies Comments

Restaurants: Tom Aikens - review

Restaurant of the week: Chef Tom Aikens, through the medium of his latest press release, is offering "A new vision for 2012". This takes the shape of his redesigned and relaunched signature restaurant with the involvement of new backers Comments (3)

Restaurants: Delicious Valentine's Day dates

Make a meal of it with London's most romantic restaurants Comments

Restaurants: Bukowski - review

Housed in a single shipping container in Boxpark, Shoreditch's new pop-up shopping centre, Bukowski offers good burgers, and that's about it. But that's all it needs Comments (2)

Restaurants: Quo Vadis - review

Restaurant of the week: One of Soho's best-known restaurants has bright new interiors and a new head chef with all the credentials to make it a success Comments

Restaurants: Baku - review

Restaurant of the week: The former Soviet states of Azerbaijan and Georgia boast intriguing cuisines but have some way to go before being London fixtures Comments