Theatre & Arts
By Stuart Black

How London Leads The World In Movie Visual Effects

Soho-based teams have won last three Oscars.
By Tabish Khan

Strange And Familiar Photography At Barbican, Reviewed

But repetition means it becomes less strange and all too familiar.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Reynolds

'Walking Writing Workshop' Explores Balham To Brixton At Night

Event launches first Balham Literary Festival.
By Simon Ellinas

Cartoon: Decisions, Decisions

Zac Vs Sadiq.
By Tabish Khan

Review: What's It Like To Be Gay And Muslim? Artists Explore Sexuality And Islam

A powerful and deeply personal exhibition.

 ★★★☆☆
By Stuart Black

Film Review: High-Rise Is A Fecund Orgy Of Excess

Ben Wheatley does JG Ballard via Doctor Who.

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

A Hand-Drawn Map Of Queen's Park

Featuring gleaming street lamps.
By Tabish Khan

Secret London At Night: The Photography Of Edo Zollo, Reviewed

A tribute to the people watchers.

 ★★★★☆
Transport
By M@

Take The Drain, The Misery Line, Then The Viking Line

And why Crossrail should be 'the Purp'.
By Londonist

Selling Out: The Secrets Of London's Shop Workers

1000 Londoners hosts film night about shopping.
By Laura Reynolds

North London Literary Festival Returns With Sci-Fi Slant

A day of free events in Hendon.
By James FitzGerald

Review: Mel Giedroyc Stars In Hard-Hitting Extremism Story Luce

Bake Off host turns up the heat at Southwark Playhouse.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist Staff

Major Museum's New Gallery Is About Itself

And what a fascinating history it has.
By Lettie Mckie

Review: Correspondence Bites Off More Than It Can Chew

Fortunately it's salvaged by some great acting.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist Staff

See Vintage Photos Of Caine, Jagger, Moore And More

Iconic images to buy.
By Tabish Khan

Review: Start The Fans Please, The Crystal Maze Is Back And It's A-maze-ing

Mumsey would approve.

 ★★★★★
By Tabish Khan

Review: Giorgione Influenced Greats, But Wasn't A Great Himself

Sumptuous colours, melancholic portraits, lack of excitement.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist

Friday Photos: Bookshops In London

In which we judge bookshops by their frontage.
By M@

Gorgeous Paintings Of London Star In New Book

Architect turns artist in Buildings of London.
By Will Noble

Review: Motown The Musical Says Thanks Berry, Much

Gordy writes the theme tunes, sings the theme tunes.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist

See Ben Judah Discuss His Acclaimed Book This Is London

Writer appears at Conway Hall in April.
By Victoria Thomas

Learn A Musical Instrument For Free This Weekend

You can even jam with Rhianna's pianist.
Art & Photography
By Londonist

Blooming Marvellous Photos Of Columbia Road's Flower Sellers

Eliza Doolittle eat your heart out.
By Stuart Black

Film Review: Every Parent’s Nightmare In The Ones Below

Creepy directorial debut from The Night Manager writer.

 ★★★☆☆