SLMan

Nov 5, 2024 | slman.com | Al Pacino |Bob Woodward

The Day Of The Jackal, HBO + Now The Day of the Jackal is based on the classic 1971 book by Frederick Forsyth about a lone wolf and his global-scale threat. And if it’s anything like the 90s Bruce Willis flick, we’ll be hooked. An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee.

Sep 24, 2024 | slman.com | Josh Sims |Paul Smith

/ 25-09-2024 Photography CHURCH'S This new book from Taschen is the first major career retrospective of remarkable mid-century street photographer Marvin E. Newman. Largely unknown outside a prestigious collector and gallery circle, Newman’s flawless technique and humanist sensibility shone through vivid New York cityscapes, riveting sports shots and other inventive images from across the US.

Sep 3, 2024 | slman.com | Chris Nashawaty |Richard Powers

THE STREAMER: A Very Royal Scandal Prime Video is gearing up to release its version of the doomed Prince Andrew Newsnight interview. A Very Royal Scandal, which lands on 19th September, features Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Prodigal Son Masters of Sex) as Prince Andrew and Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) as Emily Maitlis.

Jul 16, 2024 | slman.com | Tom Newlands |Colin Walsh

Only Here, Only Now By Tom Newlands Fans of Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain should try the debut novel from Tom Newlands. Like Stuart, this new voice in Scottish literature draws on his own experiences to talk about poverty, identity and family in a forgotten-about corner of Scotland. Only Here, Only Now takes readers to Fife, during the blazing hot summer of 1994. Cora Mowat's mates don't understand her, but then Cora doesn't understand herself.

Jun 25, 2024 | slman.com | Cinema Paradiso

Looking to start your week off right? Labombe Wine Bar at Trivet, the two Michelin-starred neighbourhood restaurant in Bermondsey, is now open on Monday evenings. The bar’s got a by-the-glass list from sommelier Isa Bal, complemented by bar bites from head chef Jonny Lake. Diners can enjoy wines from Isa's award-winning list alongside dishes like focaccia with salume rosa and farinata with onion and rosemary.