MONSTAS SHORTLIST: Film of the year: 2017

It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2017? Over the next fortnight we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 13 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2017.

  • Read on for nominees for the monsta for Film of the year. 2016 winner: The Pass

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THEATRE REVIEW: Outlaws To In-laws

WORTH A LOOK?: ***1/2

WHERE: King’s Head Theatre, Islington

WHEN: 17/9, runs to 23/9

Seven writers pen seven short plays which commemorate the recent 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.

  • Read on for reasons including which three of the seven plays worked best

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INVESTIGATION: Should you join your favourite theatre as a member?

Would becoming a member of your favourite theatre make it easier for you to get the most in-demand tickets? We became a member of eight of our favourite venues and bought one group membership to see what the value for money is.

  • Read on to find out what membership of the Almeida, ATG, new Bridge Theatre, British Film Institute, Chichester Festival Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, National Theatre, Old Vic and Young Vic gets you

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AWARDS: MONSTAS: Our best TV and film of 2017 so far

We awarded 12 monstas for the best pop, theatre, TV and film of 2016 in December – and here we look at the cream of 2017 so far and what’s to come. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jonas Nay, Stranger Things and The Bridge are previous winners in this category.

  • Read on for reasons including our favourite TV and film of 2017 so far and our hopes for the next half year

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FILM PREMIERE: Against The Law starring Daniel Mays

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHERE: BFI

WHEN: 16/3

This year is the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexual acts in private in England and Wales between adult males.

  • Read on for reasons including all the details of the Opening Night Gala in the BFI Flare Festival

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