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Welcome in the hillsides for classic Carrie's War

2009-06-24T23:00:00Z

Emma Reeves's affectionate adaptation of Carrie's War will appeal to those who grew up with the book as well as to anyone seeking family-friendly entertainment.

Wyndham Lewis was Poet Painter

2008-08-28T23:00:00Z

Had Wyndham Lewis left writing alone and concentrated on his art, he could have become one of the most influential artists this country has ever produced.

A feast of famous faces

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

Hollywood dominates in Vanity Fair Portraits, an unmissable exhibition that follows portrait photography through its changes.

Joy of Folk-punk

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

Two Gallants' brand of folk-punk is not for the faint-hearted but they still pack a considerable punch when it comes to live performance.

The Bear Man

2007-10-23T11:41:21Z

Mark Wallinger talks about dressing up as a bear, losing 30 works in the Momart fire and being favourite for this year's Turner Prize.

In defence of my heroes Bergman and Antonioni

2007-08-02T10:34:30Z

This week, following his death, Ingmar Bergman's films were mocked as 'boring'. Derek Malcom, who knew Bergman and his Italian contemporary, explains why they were masters of their art.

Critic's choice: Best comedy shows

2007-01-26T11:26:17Z

There'll be more hilarious tall stories from Ed Byrne, Francis & Power reveal their dark underbelly and big names line-up for the Malcolm Hardee Charity Cabaret.

Painter of the people

2006-10-22T23:00:00Z

Velazquez was as charmed by paupers as princes. In the first of two reviews of The National Gallery's important new exhibition, Brian Sewell marvels at the master's observations of lesser mortals.

No surprise in this pulp fiction

2006-10-04T23:00:00Z

Martin Scorsese used to offer us heroes in fascinating shades of grey. Yet although The Departed is full of twists, it offers no surprises.

What next for Matt and David?

2006-09-29T11:03:27Z

As their live show arrives in London, the UK's favourite comedy duo talk about their private lives, public adulation and what the future holds after Little Britain.

Bizarre love rectangle

2006-08-02T23:00:00Z

Theatre review: James Joyce's only play, Exiles, is a psychologically nuanced portrait of a marriage, writes Nicholas de Jongh, which draws its power from a husband's attempt to set adultery in motion.

A return to Exiles

2006-07-31T23:00:00Z

Theatre interview: James Macdonald is best known for directing new plays by playwrights at the more radical, experimental end of the spectrum. He explains to Claire Allfree why he's tackling a rare James Joyce play about infidelity.