What to see and do in Hangzhou, China, from beautiful ancient sites to a jazz bar

What to see and do in Hangzhou, China, from beautiful ancient sites to a jazz bar

The natural charms of Hangzhou in China were immortalised more than 1,000 years ago in the poems of Bai Juyi and Lin Bu, and it remains a draw to this day even as the city has grown into a hub for innovation. Known for its ancient streets and tree-lined canals, on the first day of … Read more

Venice 2024: The Room Next Door movie review – Pedro Almodóvar’s English feature debut

Venice 2024: The Room Next Door movie review – Pedro Almodóvar’s English feature debut

4/5 stars After a career stretching back 50 years, Pedro Almodóvar finally makes his feature debut in English with The Room Next Door. Spain’s premier director has clearly been building up to this feat; last year, he delivered his second short film in English, the gay-themed Western Strange Way of Life. This take on Sigrid … Read more

US immigration puzzle centre stage in Problemista: movie’s stars Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres on the surreal New York saga

US immigration puzzle centre stage in Problemista: movie’s stars Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres on the surreal New York saga

Swinton was already a fan of Torres, who is from El Salvador, by the time she was sent the vibrant script and was one of the ones encouraging Torres to direct it himself. But she was worried she could not play Elizabeth. Here, they talk about Problemista, to be released on Apple TV+, the turning … Read more