Tom Parfitt

England

Non-fiction writer about people, places, belonging. Author of the memoir High Caucasus, https://t.co/fNBSShdY31. Journalism @thetimes on Russia etc.

Articles

Russia charges 'Ukrainian agent' over assassination of general

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Tom Parfitt
Wes Anderson's Asteroid City has just landed on Netflix

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Tom Parfitt

Wes Anderson's dazzling cinematic universe will expand next month. The American director's new film, The Phoenician Scheme, is due to hit UK cinemas on 23 May, following a premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The espionage thriller boasts an all-star cast, with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera and Willem Dafoe leading the way. Its impending release means now is the perfect chance to catch up on, or revisit, Anderson's previous film.
Why isn't St George's Day a bank holiday?

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Tom Parfitt

Keir Starmer has declined calls to give workers an extra day offSt George's Day is being marked across England on Tuesday, 23 April. The annual celebration of the country's patron saint – mythologised as a dragon-slaying knight – falls on the anniversary of his death in 303 AD. But why is there no bank holiday in St George's honour, and who actually was he?
How Ryan Gosling's Starfighter will fit into Star Wars' timeline

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Roxy Simons |Tom Parfitt

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How Ryan Gosling's Starfighter will fit into Star Wars' timeline

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Roxy Simons |Tom Parfitt

Something to look forward to: Lucasfilm just gave Star Wars fans a huge reason to celebrate with the announcement of a new installment in the …
How Ryan Gosling's Starfighter will fit into Star Wars' timeline

3 weeks ago | uk.movies.yahoo.com | Roxy Simons |Tom Parfitt

Ryan Gosling will head to a galaxy far, far away in a new Star Wars film helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director and Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy. The Barbie and La La Land actor will take on the lead role in Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone adventure which is due to fly into cinemas in May 2027. Gosling first teased the project at fan event Star Wars Celebration 2025, saying it would be "filled with so much heart and adventure".
Does Paddington in Peru have a post-credits scene?

1 month ago | msn.com | Sam Moore |Tom Parfitt

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What happened in Black Mirror season 6?

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Tom Parfitt

The dystopian drama is returning for an 'electrifying' new outing. Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror is returning to Netflix this Thursday for a long-awaited seventh season. The dystopian anthology series has recruited an all-star cast, including Peter Capaldi, Rashida Jones and Emma Corrin, for a new batch of twisted sci-fi tales. The streaming service said the new season will feature "six electrifying stories", while creator Brooker has promised "a lot of emotion" and "a good mix of chills".
Does Paddington in Peru have a post-credits scene?

1 month ago | msn.com | Sam Moore |Tom Parfitt

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What happened in Black Mirror season 6?

1 month ago | aol.co.uk | Tom Parfitt

Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror is returning to Netflix this Thursday for a long-awaited seventh season. The dystopian anthology series has recruited an all-star cast, including Peter Capaldi, Rashida Jones and Emma Corrin, for a new batch of twisted sci-fi tales. The streaming service said the new season will feature "six electrifying stories", while creator Brooker has promised a "a lot of emotion" and "a good mix of chills".