Contributor Beth Webb

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In Praise Of

Tears of a Wookiee – The Star Wars Holiday Special at 40

by Beth Webb

Show writer Bruce Vilanch reflects on the strange legacy of this psychedelic seasonal folly.
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Review

The Children Act

by Beth Webb

Emma Thompson delivers a heartfelt turn as a high court judge presiding over a difficult case in the second Ian McEwan adaptation of 2018.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Sleeping girl nestled amidst Totoro and forest creatures in a lush, verdant woodland scene.
In Praise Of

My Neighbour Totoro at 30: In praise of Hayao Miyazaki’s gentle giant

by Beth Webb

How this great grey tree-dweller became the Studio Ghibli co-founder’s most beloved creation.
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Interviews

Rungano Nyoni: ‘I wanted to show Zambian humour and how we deal with tragic events’

by Beth Webb

The Welsh-Zambian director discusses her impressive debut feature I Am Not a Witch.

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