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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the 10 stunning UK beaches in new Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs film The Salt Path
Set to hit cinemas on May 30, The Salt Path starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs is likely to one of the summer's biggest movies. Based on a true story, the movie will follow Raynor Winn and her husband Moth's journey along the South West Coast Path - England's longest walking trail - after they lose their home and Moth is diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative condition. Raynor detailed their mammoth, 630-mile hike in her book, The Salt Path, describing the trek - which stretches from Minehead to Poole. And the movie is also sure to showcase some of the UK's most spectacular nature, as the South West Coast Path features breathtaking coves, rugged cliffs and stunning beaches. Find out where you can have your own Salt Path moment this year with this selection of some of the best beaches likely to star in the film... Minehead, Somerset The South West Coast Path kicks off in Minehead so Minehead Beach was always likely to appear in the film. Sometimes known as The Strand, the sandy beach ends at Minehead Harbour and is an ideal sandcastle-building spot. The beach is located very close to Exmoor National Park, so holidaymakers can combine their seaside break with a stop in local woodland. Porlock Weir, Somerset Just under 10 miles away from Minehead Beach, the beach at Porlock Weir is another key spot along the South West Coast Path. The pebble beach is backed by marshland and is a popular spot for birdwatchers to visit. Porlock is known for its oysters so walkers might want to stop at Porlock Bay Oysters for a dressed oyster. Heddon's Mouth, Devon The Salt Path is based on Raynor and her husband Moth's journey along the 630-mile South West Coast Path, which is England's longest walking trail Featured in the Salt Path, Heddon's Mouth earns its name from the valley where the River Heddon joins the sea. The rocky cove is situated on the coast in North Devon and tourists can reach it by hiking through ancient woodland. A visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: 'The coastal path here is spectacular, steep climbs but wonderful views once you get up to some of the highest cliffs in England.' Ilfracombe, Devon Ilfracombe, Devon, is home to several beaches, but Tunnels Beach is one of the most unique, having earned its name as it's accessed through tunnels dug by the Victorians A seaside resort in Devon, Ilfracombe sits along the South West Coast Path. The town is home to several beaches, but Tunnels Beach is one of the most unique. The picturesque beach earned its name as it's accessed through tunnels dug by the Victorians. Ilfracombe is also home to Rapparee Cove which is a small shingle beach close to the harbour. Clovelly, Devon The South West Coast Path also runs through Clovelly, a historic fishing village in Devon. The picturesque village was owned by royalty until the 1200s and is now completely car-free. Clovelly Beach is a small pebble beach that's located below the village and is a popular sunbathing spot. Hartland Quay, Devon Another spot in Devon, Hartland Quay is a pebble beach backed by impressive cliffs. There are many rockpools to explore on the beach. Walkers can stop at the Hartland Quay Hotel & Bar to refuel at the Wreckers Retreat Bar and enjoy incredible views of the beach. But visitors should exercise caution as the area is known for having some of the UK's roughest seas. Port Quin, Cornwall Based on the true story featured in Raynor Winn's The Salt Path, the movie will showcase some of the UK's most spectacular nature Another breathtaking spot along the South West Coast Path, Port Quin is a pretty cove between Port Isaac and Polzeath. Once a busy fishing port, Port Quin is now a much quieter spot along the walking route. The National Trust reveals: 'Port Quin is a peaceful sheltered inlet. 'Surrounded by spectacular coastline, Port Quin Bay sweeps westwards towards the distinctive headland of the Rumps.' Fistral Beach, Cornwall Fistral Beach, Cornwall, is known for its consistent waves and tends to get very busy during the summer months An award-winning beach in Newquay, Fistral Beach is an especially popular spot with surfers. The long sandy beach is known for its consistent waves and tends to get very busy during the summer months. A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: 'My favourite beach in the world. 'I have visited this beach many times before, the vibe here is just unmatched.' Holywell Bay, Cornwall Both Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs were spotted filming scenes for the Salt Path at this beautiful beach in 2023. The gorgeous beach has rolling sand dunes and is backed by grassy dunes. It's a popular spot with people who want to explore sea caves. Visit Cornwall says: 'On sunny days, Holywell Bay might as well be paradise.' Rame Head, Cornwall There's a medieval chapel at the top of the headland in Rame Head, Cornwall, and visitors will have an incredible bird's-eye view of the coast in both directions A coastal headland in southeast Cornwall, Rame Head is set to feature in the upcoming Salt Path film. Visit Cornwall describes the beautiful spot as 'Cornwall's Forgotten Corner', as it's often missed by tourists.
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Hamlet Syndrome review – soldiers turn to Shakespeare as Ukrainians deal with the war
What is the use of art in time of war? Shot a few months prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Elwira Niewiera and Piotr Rosołowski's documentary probes this thorny question with a searing intimacy. The film observes an alternative production of Hamlet, which brings together a group of Ukrainian performers from all walks of life and as volatile emotions are spilled on to the stage, performance becomes a conduit for personal catharsis as well as artistic expression. In the film, scenes of the rehearsal process are interspersed with revelations about the actors' backgrounds. Many of them are soldiers on the frontline: Slavik and Katia, for example, have endured the bloodshed of combat as well as the horrors of captivity. Roman, a trained actor, was thrust on to the battlefield as a medic, a responsibility for which he was both professionally and emotionally ill-equipped. As the actors battle inner demons, the stage transforms into a common ground for understanding. Hailing from a conservative region of the country, Slavik admits to having his preconceptions erased through meeting Rodion, who proudly incorporates his traumatic experience as a queer person into his performance. The rigid parameters of national pride are also up for debate, as Oksana, a feminist actor, raises important inquiries about the place of women in Ukrainian society. These differences of opinions are processed not just through heated arguments, but also via the medium of dramaturgy. By emphasising the collaborative process of performance, the film stresses that unity must be achieved through holistic dialogue rather than an autocratic consolidation of ideas. The documentary's postscript feels even more shattering in this regard: with most of the cast called up for military conscription, opportunities for creative experiments like this are already a thing of the past. The Hamlet Syndrome is on True Story from 9 May
The Guardian
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Life of Sean DeLear review – loving film about queer black punk rocker, and secret legend
That's Sean DeLear, pronounced like 'chandelier', born Anthony Robertson in 1964. You probably haven't heard of him: DeLear was the lead singer of a band called Glue on the underground post-punk scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 90s. On stage, he performed in drag, singing punk songs dressed like a 1960s go-do dancer in cute little dresses. The band never landed a major record deal, and DeLear died from cancer in 2017. This sweet, scrappy documentary has been lovingly put together by his friend Markus Zizenbacher. It's not the first posthumous attempt at recognition for DeLear. In 2023, his teenage diary, written in 1979, was published under the title I Could Not Believe It. Extracts of this queer black memoir are read here on the voiceover – and they are glorious. Even aged 14 years old, living with his Christian parents in a conservative suburb of Los Angeles, DeLear was proudly, joyfully gay, though this was before the terror of Aids. The interviews in the film with his mum and brother, an evangelical pastor, feel a little bit thin; his family accepted his sexuality, they say, but not much else. DeLear never had a proper job. For years he believed his band Glue would make it. A friend says the reason they didn't might have something to do with having a black man in drag as lead singer, and tells the story of a Glue video being pulled from MTV by an executive. DeLear later moved to Vienna, joining a performance art collective, and lived like a celebrity, never thinking about where the rent was coming from. And celebrities loved him: when he walked into the women's toilets at Kate Moss's 21st birthday party, a gaggle of supermodels swarmed him, cooing over his dress. Does it matter that he wasn't famous himself? Clearly he was a legend to everyone who knew him. The Life of Sean DeLear is on True Story from 2 May.
The Guardian
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Neirud review – a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil's complex social fabric
Buried secrets bubble to the surface in Brazilian film-maker Fernanda Faya's tender and searching documentary, which seeks to disentangle the hidden knots of her fascinating family tree. The film opens with lovingly recorded home videos of various gatherings, including her childhood birthday celebrations, the only time of the year when her paternal grandmother, Nelly, would visit. A formidable woman of Roma ancestry, Nelly came from a long line of skilled circus performers, an illustrious ancestry that ended when Faya's father did not join the family business. One particular aspect long eluded Faya: Nelly was always seen with woman called Neirud, whom Faya called aunt, but their actual relationship was a mystery; when Neirud died, her house was emptied of all personal photos and keepsakes. Through meticulous research, Faya gradually uncovered Neirud's story. A Black woman of towering build, she performed as a wrestler in Nelly's circus troupe as the 'gorilla woman', a moniker that clearly traded in racial stereotypes. And yet, as with many of her peers, life as a travelling entertainer gave her a degree of freedom not afforded to other women of the time. This paradox is not the only puzzle that unravels in the documentary. Faya came to discover other clues that reveal not only the nature of the bond between her grandmother and Neirud but also the complex racial fabric of Brazil itself. The interweaving of digital videotapes and archival footage is rich with an edgy visual texture that echoes the thorniness of Neirud's identity, one that eschews simplistic societal binaries. Though beginning in a place of uncertainty, Faya's film impresses as a homage not only to a larger-than-life figure, but also to the beauty of alternative family models. Neirud is on True Story from 25 April.
See - Sada Elbalad
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Based on a True Story" Canceled after 2 Seasons
Yara Sameh US actress Kaley Cuoco's dark comedy TV series 'Based on a True Story' has been canceled after two seasons at Peacock. The news comes five months after the release of True Story's second season, which dropped in its entirety in November. The cancellation caps its run at 16 episodes. The first season of the eight-episode show debuted on the streaming service in June 2023. The cast also included Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, and more. The series is a satire of the true crime genre with elements loosely inspired by real events. The official description of Season 1 states that it is about 'Ava (Cuoco) and her husband Nathan (Messina), a down-on-their-luck couple, whose lives collide with an infamous serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles and seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime by making a podcast with the killer.' Season 2 introduced a copycat killer, who eventually was revealed to be Paige, sister of Westside Ripper victim Chloe Lake. Paige trapped Ava and Nathan in the Lipinski Sisters' podcast studio and was prepared to kill them for profiting off of Chloe's death until Matt showed up and saved the day. Alas, just when it seemed like this vicious cycle was about to end, and Matt was going to turn himself over to the authorities, he managed to escape with Paige in tow, and Nathan was taken into custody, believed to be the Westside Ripper. Craig Rosenberg created the series and served as an executive producer. Annie Weisman served as writer, showrunner, and an executive producer on Season 2 with Jaclyn Moore also writing and executive producing. Cuoco and Messina executive produced in addition to starring. Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan executive produced via Aggregate Films, while Alex Buono executive produced and directed multiple episodes. UCP was the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
