American filmmaker and a pioneer of the New Queer Cinema movement
Carly Simon has announced her first album in years, Comes in Waves, while revealing a Parkinson’s diagnosis and skin cancer treatment. The collection revisits defining moments of her life and career, with songs touching on love, loss and renewal. Readers are invited to explore the full context of her career and health as she moves forward.
New film, theatre and music events have been announced, spanning cinema premieres, stage productions and live tours across the UK. The Guardian and Independent cover forthcoming releases and performances; dates run through September with festivals and exhibitions filling the calendar.
A retrospective on Nagisa Oshima-influenced director Gregg Araki’s provocative career, with his new film I Want Your Sex starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman, set against a culture of media excess and indie cinema reinvigoration.