By Film critics have played an important role throughout the pandemic. Lockdown pushed one in five UK households to sign up for a new streaming service last year and film writers helped identify the hidden gems. They compiled extensive lists of the greatest movies and TV shows, and provided some much-needed joy in doing so. XCityPlus asked four film critics what their own comfort films were over the past year, check out the list below.
By City alumni to take part in prestigious journalism mentorship scheme
Four City alumni have been selected to take part in a prestigious journalism mentorship programme this year that pairs early career journalists with some of the leading reporters in British broadcasting.
By XCity Award longlist announced
An investigation into global money laundering; the creation of Ghana’s first fact-checking organisation; and coverage of the pandemic in China are some of the achievements of this year’s XCity Award nominees.
