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Cartoon depicting 15 presenters at a ceremony, including celebrities and Harrison Ford, with one person asking "Is there shrimp?".

David Squires on…. What to expect at the 93rd Academy Awards

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist preview’s this year’s star-studded (and Covid-safe) ceremony.

A man in a suit with a defiant expression stands in front of a Union Jack flag, engaged in an epic battle against a shadowy figure.

David Squires on… Culture Wars: A Keir Starmwalker Story

A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away...

Black-and-white comic strip panel showing a man with a serious expression, talking to another character. Text references "Zack Snyder" and "Justice League" content.

David Squires on… The many faces of Zack Snyder’s Justice League

by Little White Lies

Not fussed about the Snyder Cut? Don’t worry, we’ve got several other directors’ versions for you to sample.

"The Crown season 7 poster: Fictional drama about a state-funded monarchy with constitutional powers in 2021. Depicts damaged buildings with text 'Windsor has fallen'."

David Squires on… The Crown Season 7

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist outline the plot of the next season of the popular royal family TV drama.

Two-panel cartoon showing a man with a newspaper titled "Rupert's News" featuring topics like "Hate, Fear, Tits, Hols, Bigotry", and another man responding "Well, Mr Murdoch, I think the good people here would rather hear more about the heroics of Mr Truitt and his haunted arse railway."

David Squires on… The News of the World

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist riffs on Paul Greengrass’ Netflix western about a travelling newsreader.

All the money in the world, Sony pictures. Close the book with a flourish.

David Squires on… The life and times of Christopher Plummer

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist pays tribute to the late, great Canadian actor.

Cartoon depicting a man saying "Hang on. I'm James Bond. I'm not here to serve the interests of the rich and powerful!" The second panel shows a figure yelling "For the last time, 007, stop messing around!"

David Squires on… The ongoing James Bond release debacle

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist addresses the impact of 007’s long-delayed latest escapade on the UK cinema industry.

Monochrome cartoon depicting a scene where a man sets up a piñata, claiming it will distract from the nightmarish hellscape surrounding them.

David Squires on… David Lynch’s 75th birthday party

by Little White Lies

What better way to celebrate the filmmaker’s birthday than with a gathering of his nearest and dearest.

Cartoon showing man falling from a building, followed by a snowman catching him in the air. Text describes a "Christmas feelgood movie crossover event".

David Squires on… A very merry Christmas movie medley

by Little White Lies

’Tis the season for satirical cartoons lampooning your favourite festive flicks. Happy holidays!

A cartoon depicting two men discussing a business agreement. One man holds a document and appears agitated, while the other man stands passively. The image is in black and white with a focus on the dialogue between the two characters.

David Squires on… David Fincher’s Mank

by Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist offers his take on the creation of one of most notorious screenplays ever written.