Akiko, a young prostitute in Tokyo, develops an unexpected relationship with a widower.

Outspoken, opinionated and never lost for words, Mark is the UK's leading film critic. This twice-weekly video blog is the place where he airs his personal views on the things that most fire him up ...

AN INTERNATIONAL film festival featuring more than 300 films opens today in York. Aesthetica Film Festival 2025: The UK’s Premier Screen & Media Event features events across 15 York locations. The ...

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo host a weekly guide to the best (and worst) of streaming culture in the 21st century, across film and premium television.