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.
Lost in translation: What journalists say vs what they mean
Over the years, journalists have invented a lexicon of terms and phrases that only other hacks know the true meaning of. Fortunately, we’ve come up with a handy translator you can show your non-journo friends next time you see them staring blankly at one of your articles. Simply click to