One of the best reasons for seeing Hunger, Steve McQueen's debut feature film, was the performance of Michael Fassbender. He is also a good reason to watch Shame... more
Belstaff, British maker of the biker gear sported by icons from Lawrence of Arabia to Steve McQueen, will step up its assault on the global luxury market after drafting in fashion legend Tommy Hilfiger as a consultant... more
A team of 12 British bikers are riding 3,500 miles to the scene of the Great Escape during the Second World War to raise money for the Royal British Legion... more
War has broken out between Jeremy Heywood, Permanent Secretary at No 10, and his boss, Sir Gus O'Donnell, the Cabinet Secretary, the ultimate Sir Humphrey in Whitehall (he likes to use his initials - "GOD")... more
There comes a time in every man's life when he just needs to get away from it all. Hettie Harvey suggests four trips to get you back on track. ... more
The Venice Biennale is one of the biggest and most glamorous occasions in the art world, where cutting-edge exhibits compete for attention among the international glitterati gathered in the Giardini gardens... more
In an interview marking the Standard’s Film Awards, Channel 4 film and drama boss Tessa Ross talks about the challenges ahead and the likely merger of 4 and Five ... more
As the Evening Standard Film Awards shortlist is announced, one writer who has reviewed film and stage for 20 years says our theatre is the key to our Hollywood glory... more
I am a monarchist for a very simple reason. There has to be a head of state and I don't want that person also to be the leader of the government.... more
In the same gallery as some of the most expensive shoots in history are images by little-known photographers for the 15th Photographic Portrait Prize.... more
Bidders paid more than £650,000 to buy a piece of Hollywood's coolest actor, including cars, trucks, motorcycles once belonging to the late Great Escape star Steve McQueen.... more